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Information about opening your own setting
Childrens Information Service - December 2005
CIS@kirklees.gov.uk
If you are considering opening your own setting, you can contact our experienced Childcare Development Coordinators who
can offer advice and information:-
For South Kirklees
(Huddersfield and Holmfirth)
Contact Sara Vincent, Josie Kelly, Anita Horvath, Claire Hellawell or Alison Longbottom on 01484 223025/223049.
For North Kirklees
(Dewsbury, Batley, Cleckheaton, Liversedge, Mirfield and Heckmondwike)
Contact Annie Glover, Carol Paxton, Michelle Mauger, Gillian Haigh or Sara Sylvester on 01924 325399
The DfES has set out National Standards which represent a baseline of quality below which no provider may fall.
However, they are also intended to underpin a continuous improvement in quality in all settings.
There are 14 National Standards. Each Standard describes a particular quality outcome, and is accompanied by a set of
supporting criteria giving information about how that outcome is to be achieved. The criteria are matched to each of
five different types of day care and childminding provision:
- Full day care
- Sessional day care
- Créches
- Out of school care
- Childminders.
In addition, a number of annexes have been attached where appropriate, explaining how the criteria will be applied to
overnight care, facilities caring for babies and open access schemes.
Regulations under the Children Act require providers (technically the registered person in each registered setting) to
meet the 14 Standards. The regulations also require providers to have regard to the supporting criteria. Ofsted is
required to have regard to both the Standards and the supporting criteria, and is responsible for issuing guidance on
how the outcomes required by the National Standards may be achieved.
The National Standards do not override the need for providers to comply with other legislation such as that covering
health and safety, food hygiene, fire or planning requirements.
The Standards and supporting criteria will be reviewed within two years to ensure that they remain up to date.
The 14 National Standards
Standard 1
Suitable person: Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.
Standard 2
Organisation: The registered person meets required adult:child ratios, ensures that training and qualifications requirements are met and organises space and resources to meet the children's needs effectively.
Standard 3
Care, learning and play: The registered person meets children's individual needs and promotes their welfare. They plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.
Standard 4
Physical environment: The premises are safe, secure and suitable for their purpose. They provide adequate space in an appropriate location, are welcoming to children and offer access to the necessary facilities for a range of activities which promote their development.
Standard 5
Equipment: Furniture, equipment and toys are provided which are appropriate for their purpose and help to create an accessible and stimulating environment. They are of suitable design and condition, well maintained and conform to safety standards.
Standard 6
Safety: The registered person takes positive steps to promote safety within the setting and on outings and ensures proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.
Standard 7
Health: The registered person promotes the good health of children and takes positive steps to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures when they are ill.
Standard 8
Food and drink: Children are provided with regular drinks and food in adequate quantities for their needs. Food and drink is properly prepared, nutritious and complies with dietary and religious requirements.
Standard 9
Equal opportunities: The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.
Standard 10
Special needs (including special educational needs and disabilities): The registered person is aware that some children may have special needs and is proactive in ensuring that appropriate action can be taken when such a child is identified or admitted to the provision. Steps are taken to promote the welfare and development of the child within the setting in partnership with the parents and other relevant parties.
Standard 11
Behaviour: Adults caring for children in the provision are able to manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development.
Standard 12
Working in partnership with parents and carers: The registered person and staff work in partnership with parents to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group. Information is shared.
Standard 13
Child protection: The registered person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee and ensures that all adults working and looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.
Standard 14
Documentation: Records, policies and procedures which are required for the efficient and safe management of the provision, and to promote the welfare, care and learning of children are maintained. Records about individual children are shared with the child's parent.
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