Skills & Qualifications I am a qualified Paediatric Nurse. I have a current Paediatric First Aid Certificate (December 2006). I have completed and passed CACHE Level 3 Unit 1 in Home Based Childcare. I have attended all three childminder briefing sessions. I have an Advanced GNVQ in Health & Social Care - Distinction (2001). I will continue to further my knowledge by attending various training sessions and courses including: child protection awareness health and safety for childminders food hygiene My Policies Being a registered childminder, I have a number of very important documents and forms to complete, if I start to mind your child/children. When you visit me, I will take you through all the documentation we will be using. This will give you an opportunity to understand the professional relationship which will be formed between us. Upon registration I supply all families with copies of my policies for their reference. I currently have the following policies in place: health and safety confidentiality communication child protection illnesses first aid and medical emergency administering medications fire procedures behaviour management equal opportunities nutrition and healthy eating toilet training sun safety late or non-collection