The quality and sufficiency team offer up to five hours of fully funded new provider support per provider.
This can be used in a variety of ways. We can:
- give advice and support via telephone/email: eydelivery@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
- visit you to discuss planning your business, early years funding processes, size and suitability of premises, resources and routines, policies and procedures, safeguarding and safer recruitment.
You will also need to do your own reading and learning to prepare for registration and launching your business.
The following list provides a range of materials we recommend that you read thoroughly and understand as part of your role:
We recommend reading the following materials to thoroughly understand your role as a childminder:
- Statutory Framework For The Early Years Foundation Stage
- Ofsted – Early Years Inspection Handbook
- Ofsted – Early Years and Childcare Registration Handbook
- Working Together To Safeguard Children
- Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership
- Prevent Duty Guidance for England and Wales
- Health and Safety Executive
- Food Standards Agency
- Early Education Funding