Clear and consistent policies and procedures are crucial to the good management and organisation of any childcare setting. They help to communicate its beliefs and values, while helping to ensure that a professional and high standard of care is maintained.

Since Ofsted began registering and inspecting day care and childminding, childcare settings have been required to meet National Standards for the quality and consistency of the care they provide.

This document will help you to develop a comprehensive set of policies and procedures as the basis for running your club and meeting both your legal requirements and the complex needs of the children and families in your local community.

Members of 4Children can download Getting it Right as a Word document for free.

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