As part of my role as a childminder, I have a duty to keep myself up to date with legislation involved with safeguarding the children in my setting.

Most recent documentation includes the new Prevent Duty Guidance which childminder’s must comply with as of July 2015.

The counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 places a duty on Early Years settings to ‘have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism’ (The Prevent Duty)

I am aware of the signs and indicators of extremism or radicalistaion and have completed e-learning via Channel. If I had any concerns about extremism or radicalisation regarding a child or any member of their family, I would report my concerns to the relevant Prevent Officer at the Local Authority (PC 1323 David Castree, 01633 247941, Email: Preventreferral@gwent.pnn.police.uk)

I will ensure that I promote good manners and respect for other people’s cultures and beliefs. I will celebrate relevant festivals throughout the year that celebrate our similarities and differences. We celebrate diversity, embracing different cultures and introducing children wherever possible to different ways of life. I will encourage children not to stereotype and to be considerate and accepting of others, despite their differences and to respect each other. Any unacceptable behaviour will be monitored and with parental involvement, procedures will be put in place.