Guest Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Hi, Does anyone have a written policy/disclaimer about staff baby sitting? I need something in place to ensure the Pre-school is covered. Thank you! xx Quote
HoneyPancakes Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Might not be totally relevant, but the NCMA do a form especially to cover childminders who baby sit in the child's home. NCMA also cover Nannies too. From memory it's a bit of a tick-list risk assessment along with all the appropriate details and information. The childminder insurance is still valid. Maybe PSLA have a similar form? Honey Quote
Rea Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 This was discussed a couple of years ago, not sure how relevent it is because it was about 6 pages long and I havent got time at the moment. Hope it helps baby sitting Quote
Guest Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 The link appears to be broken Rea! I'd be interested to hear how others manage this, I have 2 members of the team who do sitting for parents,,,,,makes me nervous! Quote
Rea Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 The link appears to be broken Rea! So it is. And do you know what? I cant find it anymore! Sorry about that Quote
Guest Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 We recently wrote a 'babysitting' agreement for the parents - think it basically says its nothing to do with us?? ..I'll try and dig one out 2moro.. Quote
Guest Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Thanks Claire, would appreciate that! I'm wondering if it's an item for reg form/parent pack. Quote
Guest Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 We are in the process of drawing up a letter for parents about this. We intend to point out the benefits for parents, children and staff but also to state very clearly that the agreements are strictly a private arrangement between the parents and the babysitter. We will be pointing out that we do not take responsibility for the staff member outside of the preschool, and that staff may not always be available. I can see huge benefits for everyone involved and we are lucky that our parents are respectful of our private lives and sensible about making arrangements in general. Quote
Guest Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 I think that it can be great if the children are babysat by people they know well. However, I worry about insurance - the staff members do not have public liability insurance and so would be personally liable for all sorts of issues. Morton Michel do a nanny/babysitting insurance too. Quote
Guest Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) "We recently wrote a 'babysitting' agreement for the parents - think it basically says its nothing to do with us?? ..I'll try and dig one out 2moro.. " Clare would it be possible to look at this agreement ? Many thanks Edited April 28, 2011 by Guest Quote
SueFinanceManager Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 This has cropped up before here Sue Quote
Guest Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 I think staff would need to be reminded about confidentiality too Quote
Guest Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 Has anyone put a policy in place recently? The new EYFS is going to expect one so wondered what everyone has in theirs as mine is quite short!? Quote
HappyMaz Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 The new EYFS is going to expect a policy about staff babysitting? Quote
lynned55 Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 I find that quite odd that they would expect that- Where have you seen this please? Quote
Guest Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 We have a policy. Have attached it for you to see. Its for the out ofschool club. We adopted and then gave the parents and staff a copy. Out_of_Hours_Staff_Babysitting.doc Quote
sunnyday Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 Has anyone put a policy in place recently? The new EYFS is going to expect one so wondered what everyone has in theirs as mine is quite short!? Really??? But how do we know yet - I thought this was still in consultation...... Quote
Guest Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 I had a safeguarding audit and she highlighted that it would need to be in place for the change in September. I already have a social networking one so she was pleased thats in place as they'll want that one too. Quote
sunnyday Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 I had a safeguarding audit and she highlighted that it would need to be in place for the change in September. I already have a social networking one so she was pleased thats in place as they'll want that one too. Interesting - thank you Quote
sadie19 Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 I am an assistent in a preschool and do a lot of babysitting for the parents has nothing to do with the preschool its my own arrangements with the parents who ask me. i ov dnt want to stop babysitting as its good for the children to have someone they know can any one give me some info on what the new eyfs says about babysitting then please???? x x x Quote
lynned55 Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Sadie, it has not been published yet so no body knows exact;y what it says. It may well be that a 'babysitting' policy will only be a guideline and not statutory. I'm still not too sure why the EYFS would state you need a babysitting policy. Quote
anju Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 hi, the revised EYFS was published today https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/EYFS%20Statutory%20Framework%20March%202012.pdf I have done a quick search and can't see any reference to babysitting... Quote
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