About me and my family

My name is Carol O’Kill and I live in Sunningdale with my husband Daniel and two children, Maddie and Max.

I began my career in childcare in 1987 as a nanny in Wimbledon. I continued in this work for many years always in the South West of London until I married and had my own baby in 1998.

Myself with my family then moved to South East London where I continued to work as a nanny taking my own daughter with me.

In 2001 I had my second child and finally gave up work as a nanny and returned to college to study as a Nursery Nurse. After 18 months of hard work I qualified and received my Diploma in Childcare and Education N.V.Q. level 3.

With this qualification I began work in an ESOL crèche in South Norwood as a nursery assistant caring for children from 6 weeks to 3 years. The children were mainly refugees and many did not speak English.

I moved on from this work to become a manager of an after school and holiday club in Thornton Heath. I had 8 staff and 60 children within my care and to date this has been my most challenging position of work.

Sadly I had to leave due to moving to Berkshire in 2003.

I chose to work in childcare from a very young age myself and have enjoyed all the work I have undertaken.

My aim is and has always been to make children within my care feel happy, comfortable, safe, secure and confident.

CarolO’Kill

Fee’s

There is a minimum booking of 2 hours per session.

Term Time

Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm £4.50 per hour per childSat-Sun & Bank Holidays 8am-6pm £7per hour per child

Holidays

Mon-Fri 8am-6pm £4.50 per hour per childBefore 8am or after 6pm £5 per child per hour

Babysitting £6 per hour until midnight then £7 per hour . There is a minimum booking of 4 hours

Meals

Healthy snacks and drink will be available throughout the day. By arrangement meals can be provided, this is included in the hourly rate, subject to dietary needs.

Payment

Fee’s are due weekly in advance, and a two week deposit is required to secure a place (see contract for further details).

After School Activities

Children who will be in my after school care will be offered a wide range of activities.

Arts and Crafts; This will include; Ceramic painting T-Shirt painting (there will be an additional cost for this to cover the cost of

the t-shirt.) Glass painting Bubble painting/Butterfly painting Photo frame decorating Bookmarks Treasure boxes Drawing, play doh, printing and gluing Cooking and baking.

All arts and crafts will be altered to make them age stage appropriate and to include everyone. Other indoor activities include; T.V and video (all programmes and videos will be of age suitability and

monitored) Playstation 1 and computer use (all games and internet use will be monitored

and games will be of age stage suitability). A wide range of toys, puzzles, dolls, Barbie dolls, cars, garage, farm,

fort ,board games and building blocks.Out door activities include; Climbing frame and slide Scooters and bikes Small trampoline Footballs, hoops, crazy golf, jumping sacks and space hoppers Sandpit and accessories

Holiday Care Will Include All Of The Above And Extra

Visits to the park Cinema Farm Visits BowlingPermission will be required for outdoor off site trips from parents.An extra charge will be needed for outdoor off site trips, this cost will be kept to a minimum.Seasonal activities will be incorporated within the planning.All activities will be appropriately planned to include suitability for all ages, gender, race and religion.There will be a designated quiet area and quiet time each night after school for the children to do homework.

Behaviour Policy

My aim is to encourage the children to respect themselves, each other and their belongings.

My aim is to show children that it is his/her behaviour that is unacceptable not the child personally.

Discipline involves early intervention to prevent disagreements children cannot handle, discouraging unacceptable behaviour and being positive about good behaviour. This involves; Encouraging the children to realise that what he/she has done is not

acceptable behaviour and why, and to say “sorry”.If the unacceptable behaviour continues; Warning of removal from activity, play Removing the child from the activity, play for a short period Welcoming back the child into the activity, play.

Behaviours Considered To Be Unacceptable Are;

Physical abuse > biting, hitting, punching, pinching, scratching, kicking and pushing.

Verbal abuse > racist or sexist remarks and name calling. Bullying > defined as persistent name calling, minor harassment (such as

taking things, toys etc away from someone). And major incidents involving physical violence or a group of children picking on one child.

Spitting, screaming, shouting, running in the house. Destructive > improper use of toys, equipment or materials.

A behaviour/sanction form will be filled in and signed by myself when a child requires time out after being told several times that their behaviour is unacceptable. The form will also be signed by the parent when they have been made aware of the incident.Parents are also encouraged to discuss with me any concerns they have with regard to unacceptable behaviour.

Policy on Play

I understand that play is something that a child enjoys best. A child’s play has a purpose and can be a step towards the learning and understanding of valuable skills. It can help the child fit into the world physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially, and grow to be a healthy and competent individual.

I will endeavour to provide the children with a stimulating environment, where playing and learning go hand in hand. A varied selection of activities will be provided throughout the day, using both indoor and outdoor activities.

Consideration will be taken to ensure that provision is made for children with special needs and abilities.

Messy Play

A large variety of different mediums, such as corn-flour, jelly, spaghetti and dough will be made available. These will provide both different tactile and imaginative experiences and will encourage expressive language.

Sand and Water

These will be made available on a regular basis. They provide opportunities to experience scientific and mathematical concepts as well as encouraging social and language development.

Creative Activities

Activities such as painting, sticking, chalking and box modelling will be made available regularly. Additionally games such as ring games, lotto and snap will encourage conversation and learning of social skills, taking turns, sharing, winning and losing.

Imaginative Play

I recognise the importance of imaginative play to children and will aim to provide rich opportunities to widen their imagination. These will include dolls and accessories, road maps and cars, trains, dressing up clothes and a home corner. Various different play settings will be made available. There is also a selection of construction toys, which additionally encourage good hand/eye co-ordination, counting, sorting etc.

Physical Play

Tunnels, tricycles, balls, hoops, climbing apparatus etc. are provided.

Books

A variety of books are available for the children to look at and read, under supervision and alone. In any event children will be read to as a group each day.

Terms and Conditions

Payment of Fees

Fees are payable weekly, in advance, based on the number of sessions booked within this period.

Occasional absences and short holidays other than when I am on holiday are payable at the full rate if the place is to be held open.

Change to Sessions

Two weeks notice is required if you wish to decrease your child’s sessions or if you no longer require your child’s place. If insufficient notice is given, a full charge will be made for cancelled sessions. If an increase to your child’s sessions or change of days is required this will be arranged as soon as there is a vacancy.

Security

Under no circumstances will a child be allowed to leave my house with anyone unknown to myself unless previously arranged by the parent or guardian, when a password system will be used.

Health Records

I requires parents to complete health records for their child. I will require emergency contact names and medical information regarding allergies, dietary or special requirements.

Childhood Illnesses

Any child suffering from sickness and/ or diarrhoea, conjunctivitis or any discharge from the eyes, sore throat, heavy cold, dubious rash or who is not well enough to cope with the normal routine, should be kept at home. I should be notified of the nature of the illness and consulted about the child’s return. Parents must inform me of any illness, which may prove dangerous to other children.

Medicine Consent Form

Parents are required to sign medicine consent form before any medication can be given to a child. I cannot administer medication bought over the counter, other than calpol or teething gel. Calpol will only be administered for a maximum of three days, unless a doctor’s note is produced.

Accident Procedure

I will require a signed form for me to be allowed to administer basic First Aid Treatment where necessary. Parents will be informed of all accidents and will be required to sign their child’s accident form.

For accidents of a more serious nature involving hospital treatment, all attempts will be made to contact parents, but failing this, I require consent to act on behalf of the parents and authorise any necessary treatment. This will also include travelling to the hospital with the child and remaining there until a parent or guardian can attend. Remember to notify the setting if your child changes G.P. develops an allergy or has more immunisation vaccinations. This information will help me in an emergency..

Parental Complaints Policy

I always aim to meet the needs of the children. Nevertheless, if a parent should have a complaint this should normally be raised in the first instance with the manager, and then with ofsted. Address to be supplied.

Access to Information

All information concerning each child is kept on a personal file. This information is confidential but is open to inspection by parents of the child concerned.

Property and Belongings

We recommend that the child wear practical and inexpensive clothing. Each child will need a named bag, containing at least one complete change of clothes. During bad weather, additional footwear should be provided for use inside the house. I will provide an extensive range of toys for children of all ages, it is therefore, not necessary or advisable for children to bring toys from home. For younger children, comfort toys of special interest are acceptable. I cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to children’s property, although every effort will be made by myself to ensure that the children’s belongings are not lost or damaged.

Policies

I have included copies of all policies and procedures.I have read and hereby agree to the terms and conditions.

Parent/Guardian Signature………………………………………….Full Name(Block Capitals)…………………………………………..Date………./………………/……………..Childminder Signature…………………………………………………Date…………./………………../………………….

Child Record Form

Please answer the questions below as fully as possible. All information is treated as confidential. The information is required so that I can provide the best possible care for your child. The information provided will not in anyway mean that your child will not be considered for care.

Child’s Details;

Child’s Name; ………………………………………………………………..Date of Birth; ………………………………………………………………..

Parent’s Details

Mothers Name …………………………………………………………………Fathers Name; …………………………………………………………………Home Address; …………………………………………………………………..

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Email Address; ……………………………………………………………………

Telephone Numbers

Home Tel. No. …………………………………………………………………….Mobile Tel. No. ……………………………………………………………………Mothers Work No. …………………………………………………………………….Fathers Work No. …………………………………………………………………….

Religion …………………………………………………………………….

Language Spoken …………………………………………………………………..

Ethnic Origin ……………………………………………………………………

Are there any religious or cultural issues you would like me to be aware of/…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

And or celebrations you would like me celebrate……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Does the child prefer to play alone………………………………………………………………………With brothers or sisters……………………………………………………………………………………….With adults……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….With playmates………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Does your child have a pet……………………………………………………………………………………What are your child’s favourite indoor activities……………………………………………

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Out door activities…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Thank you for providing this information it helps me get to know your child and be sensitive to their individual needs

School Details

School Name; ……………………………………………………………………..Teacher, contact ……………………………………………………………………..Tel. No. ………………………………………………………………………

Doctors Details

Doctors Name;………………………………………………………………………..

Tel. No. ………………………………………………………………………..

Emergency Contact Details

Contact; (1) …………………………………………………………………………Tel. No. …………………………………………………………………………Contact;(2) ………………………………………………………………………….Tel. No. ………………………………………………………………………….

Medical History

Has your child been fully immunised against;

Diphtheria; YES NO UNSUREWhooping Cough; YES NO UNSURETetanus; YES NO UNSUREPolio; YES NO UNSUREMeasles; YES NO UNSUREMumps; YES NO UNSURERubella; YES NO UNSUREHib Meningitis; YES NO UNSUREHas your child Had chicken pox; YES NO UNSURE

Important Information

Does your child have any;

Allergies; YES NOGive Details; ………………………………………………………………………………

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Special Diet; YES NOGive Details; ……………………………………………………………………………….

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Health Problems; YES NOGive Details; ……………………………………………………………………………….

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Childhood Illness; YES NOGive Details; ………………………………………………………………………………..

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Any other Important Information; ………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Emergency or medical treatment

I give consent to any necessary or emergency treatment including being taken to hospital given to my child. I understand that all reasonable action will be taken to contact me in an emergency.

Signature of parent/guardian………………………………………………………………Date…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

I have read and filled out the information to my full understanding and knowledge.

Parent/Guardian Signature;………………………………………………………………

All information is confidential.