I will endeavour to:

	Promote the welfare, health and full development of all children in my care and protect them from harm of all kinds.
	Recognise that children have rights as individuals and will treat them with dignity and respect.
	Use discipline only in a positive and non-violent way.
	Raise awareness about what children are entitled to be protected from.
	Plan our work so as to minimise the opportunities to suffer harm.
	Develop effective procedures for responding to accident and complaints and to alleged or suspected incidents of abuse.

Any accidents or incidences will be dealt with immediately, recorded and reported to the parents.

As a registered childminder and in accordance of the Children’s Act 1989,

I have a duty to report any incidences of child abuse.

Such incidences will be recorded and if necessary, passed onto the relevant local authorities.

Any existing injuries your child has on arrival at the setting will be recorded and monitored.  A signed explanation of the injury will be required.

Should I suspect that a child in my care is a victim of abuse, I will first approach the parents.  However, should the parent’s explanation of the matter appear unsatisfactory or the child still shows signs of abuse, then I reserve the right to refer the case to the relevant local authorities.

Any existing injuries your child has on arrival at the setting will be recorded and monitored.  A signed explanation of the injury will be required.