CYPOP 5 Understand how to set up a home-based childcare service

1. Understand how to set up a home-based childcare service

• 1.1 Outline the current legislation covering home-based childcare, and the role of regulatory bodies
• 1.2 Develop policies and procedures for: • accidents, illness and emergencies • behaviour • safeguarding • equal opportunities and explain how these will be implemented
• 1.3 Explain the importance of confidentiality and data protection
• 1.4 Develop a marketing plan for own home-based childcare service
• 1.5 Demonstrate financial planning for own home-based childcare service
• 1.6 Identify sources of support and information for the setting up and running of your home-based childcare service

2. Understand how to establish a safe and healthy home-based environment for children

• 2.1 Explain the key components of a healthy and safe home-based environment
• 2.2 Explain the principles of safe supervision of children in the homebased setting and off-site
• 2.3 Identify ways of ensuring that equipment is suitable for children and meets safety requirements
• 2.4 Know where to obtain current guidance on health and safety risk assessment of the home-based work setting
• 2.5 Explain how to store and administer medicines

3. Understand the importance of partnerships with parents for all aspects of the home-based childcare service

• 3.1 Explain the importance of partnership with parents for all aspects of the childcare service
• 3.2 Describe how partnerships with parents are set up and maintained

4. Understand the principles of development of routines for home-based childcare

• 4.1 Explain how routines are based on: • meeting a child’s needs • agreements with parents • participation of children
• 4.2 Explain how they would adapt routines to meet the needs of children at different ages and stages of development
• 4.3 Explain how they ensure that each child is welcomed and valued in the home-based work setting

5. Understand how to provide play and other activities for children in home-based settings that will support equality and inclusion

• 5.1 Explain the importance of play to children’s learning and development and the need for an inclusive approach
• 5.2 Plan a challenging and enjoyable learning environment in the home that includes using everyday domestic routines and household items
• 5.3 Explain what can be learned about children by observing them at play
• 5.4 Identify how and why it is important that children receive equal treatment and access, based on their individual needs and acknowledging their rights
• 5.5 Compare how other resources available for children support their play

6. Understand how homebased childcarers can support the safeguarding of children in their care

• 6.1 Explain the concept of safeguarding and the duty of care that applies to all practitioners
• 6.2 Outline the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the context of safeguarding
• 6.3 Outline regulatory requirements for safeguarding children that affect home-based childcare
• 6.4 Explain the procedures that need to be followed by lone workers in home-based settings when harm or abuse are suspected or alleged, either against them or third parties

7. Understand the principles of supporting positive behaviour in home-based childcare settings

• 7.1 Describe typical behaviours exhibited by children linked to their stage of development and key events in their lives
• 7.2 Explain how ground rules for behaviour and expectations are developed and implemented