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Girl in pink topYour childminding contract sets out your childminding arrangement, but you may also want to create parental permission forms to help set out other aspects of your childminding service.

 

Parental permissions are forms you can complete with parents to show they have given you permission for certain activities, for example, taking the children swimming or in your car.

 

Remember to think about the policies and procedures you will need in your setting.

 

Although there is no specific requirement in the EYFS for registered childminders in England to display written policies and procedures, NCMA recommends that childminders keep written copies of their policies and procedures to share with parents and inspectors. Childminders in Wales must also make policies and procedures available to parents.

 

There is specific guidance from Ofsted on their requirements for written records on the Ofsted website.