EVERY CHILD MATTERS

[son77]

I went on a ECM course last night & it got me thinking about adding to my portfolio how I achieve the 5 outcomes.

Does anybody else do this?

If so, I am struggling what to do for 'Achieve economic well-being'.

Can anyone help?

[lorri]

Hi

I have done this - well, I'm working on it and this is a hard one to complete.

Do these questions help? They're what I've been given to work with.

• Do you use NCMA documentation or your own?
• Are you a member of NCMA?
• Do you have signed Contracts in place for each child in your care?
• Do you keep your Accounts records up to date?
• Do you have current Public Liability Insurance? Which company?
• How often do you monitor and review your Policies and Procedures?
• How do you manage complaints and conflicts, e.g Complaints Procedure with Ofsted phone number, Complaints Book accessible to parents.
• How do you ensure that you make the best use of time, space and resources?
• How do you ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date?
• How do you ensure your records are up to date?
• Are your records easily accessible but stored securely?


Lorri x

[sarahnev707]

We don't help children achieve economic well-being... for Childminders, it's about organisation..

Have you seen the Every Child Matters stuff on Bromley? Good place to start... and have a look at my portfolio here -

www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2811

Those are great questions Lorri

Sarahx

[linda]

Agree with sarah and bromley is a brill site
Lindaxx

[son77]

Thanks everyone.

I thought it was organisation too but after going on the course she said that we have to show how we promote ecomoic well being, ie, if they come from a poor family & we take them places their parents wouldn't be able too, then thats promoting this.

I shall do it as organisation though if thats what you girls do.