Policies, Procedures and other Documentation are now available on The Lambeth Safeguarding Portal. Log in here: https://independentsafeguardingservice.org/login If you have not registered on the portal yet please contact Nick at info@isscic.org
The EYFS Statutory Framework Sep 25 states that:
3.6 Childminders must have and implement policies and procedures to keep children safe and meet EYFS requirements. Childminders solely registered on the early years register are not required to have written policies and procedures. However, they must be able to explain their policies and procedures to parents, carers, and others (for example Ofsted inspectors). Childminders must ensure any assistants follow these policies and procedures. Policies and procedures should be in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant LSP.
3.7 Safeguarding policies must include: • The action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child. • The action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living, working or looking after children at the premises from which the childcare/childminding is provided. • How mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices with imaging and sharing capabilities are used in the setting. • Procedures to follow to check the suitability of new recruits. • Detail of how safeguarding training is delivered and how practitioners are supported to put this into practice. Childminders may find it helpful to read 'Safeguarding children and protecting professionals in early years settings: online safety considerations’.
3.8 Childminders must put appropriate whistleblowing procedures in place for all assistants to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice in the setting’s safeguarding provision. This must include when and how to report concerns and the process that will be followed after staff report concerns. Childminders must ensure assistants are aware of the setting’s whistleblowing procedures and must ensure all assistants feel able to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice and know that such concerns will be taken seriously.