National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare for children up to the age of 12 years: statutory guidance - Audience and overview
Standard of care child minding and day care providers must meet to look after children under 12.
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Standard 1: Information [about the setting]
Child’s voice: Its best for me when information is clear and easy for my parents or carers to find out, so they can choose the right setting for me.
Well-being outcome: Children experience responsive care, and their well-being, learning and play is supported because parents understand the setting well enough to make informed choices.
The registered person is responsible for ensuring that:
1.1 Parents are given sufficient accurate information for them to make an informed decision about the service.
1.2 A Statement of Purpose has been compiled as set out in the Regulations and information is given to prospective parents, orally and in writing, about the service provided.
1.3 The Statement of Purpose and additional information includes:
For All Settings
Aims and objectives of the service
Numbers, ages and sex of children for whom care is to be provided
Range of needs of relevant children to be met
Opening hours
Staffing
Full details of the provision, including:
Facilities available
Services offered
Activities offered
Routines
Language(s) used
Terms and conditions upon which care is provided
Admissions policy
Contact information
Arrangements for dealing with complaints and concerns
Arrangements for dealing with any emergency
Details of arrangements to review the Statement of Purpose and inform CIW of changes to the service
Details of pets or other animals on the premises
For child minders only
Composition of own family
Whether the registered person is a foster carer
Arrangements for working with an assistant in line with Annex A - Guidance for child minder assistants
1.4 Parents are made aware that they can read the most recent inspection reports online at Care Inspectorate Wales.
To assist providers, the principal regulatory requirements underpinning this standard are outlined below, followed by relevant guidance. Providers should note that neither list is exhaustive, and that providers must have regard to all standards relevant to their service and the circumstances concerned.
Related Regulations
Further Guidance and Support
Care Inspectorate Wales – Guide to compiling a Statement of Purpose