{"id":262,"date":"2015-06-22T16:59:40","date_gmt":"2015-06-22T15:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/eycsproviders\/?page_id=262"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:09:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T10:09:12","slug":"devon-early-years-documents-and-templates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/providing-quality-childcare\/devon-early-years-documents-and-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"Devon early years guidance, documents and templates"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"accordion \" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\" ><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac1\" id=\"head1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac1\">Guidance and advice <\/a><div id=\"mac1\" aria-labelledby=\"head1\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p><strong>Please ensure you download and save the document to your own device prior to making any changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Statutory Framework for the EYFS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/development-matters--2\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Development Matters 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birthto5matters.org.uk\/\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Birth to 5 Matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Feducation-inspection-framework&amp;data=04%7C01%7CNatalie.Elston%40devon.gov.uk%7Cec2f5446a1324f4e30e808d91168257b%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C637559961265321154%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=fKm9JT20YAxTZE5KmTrs9Ireyo96vtZhjyGck%2BDvVOg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Education Inspection Framework (EIF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities\" rel=\"noopener\">Health protection in schools and childcare settings &#8211; notes on infectious diseases in schools and nurseries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities\/children-and-young-people-settings-tools-and-resources#exclusion-table\" rel=\"noopener\">Children and young people settings: tools and resources<\/a> (this guidance refers to public health exclusions to indicate the time period an individual should not attend a setting to reduce the risk of transmission during the infectious stage)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EXR7UjzMqFJJpzx7DO82IasB8TWccl8_zBhzvOeVCsjt2A\" rel=\"noopener\">Inclusion toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/providing-quality-childcare\/the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr\/\">The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EeM1-Jf0eUtHprmBpoGOzFoB9dHAZhIJAoObVx1PYoQKnQ?e=a4cLdO\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance for writing an acceptable customer behaviour policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/Eb9sKPnNoaNEuQnONXOpzbEBe-A9ojgxL7t1fMaWMlzQ4A?e=b0fr29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guidance to writing an online safety policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/guestaccess.aspx?docid=1453cf675e54043f699ef13b5a3adb1c6&amp;authkey=AdAkuSgczZGR9VuqeGjB2HI&amp;e=d0eb1dcb19fa4f998557cbcade878525\" rel=\"noopener\">Marketing Guide for Childcare Providers in Devon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EdvfXnNBw8VDpQWjiNgZVesBQyhI6r_jUr7eUJA5_XJwTA?e=HjncGu\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance to writing an emergency plan- childminders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/Ed6RY0QQ_PNMgfKHsjQhyfUBedbCKdgX1CdZzbGWH8GK4g?e=551FWG\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance to writing an emergency plan &#8211; settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/ESmW28z9m1tEmIccHGBHuCoBRfTWudfnbgNSNDmY-JAUlA?e=dHbs7Z\" rel=\"noopener\">Flowchart for severe weather emergency procedures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/guestaccess.aspx?docid=00320ed50b168466faafff91f0f9b9066&amp;authkey=AR--0EB_q5qx3tvTYuHc6uQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance on minimum temperatures to be maintained within settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/Education\/_layouts\/15\/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=2YCdd6Jv5Ip2Ejyv23Hwkc0F4FFo7BV2iCla%2fPRZP7Q%3d&amp;docid=083f13962075f4a6f8e6946bbd916b6b5\" rel=\"noopener\">Unexpected or Traumatic Death of a child<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/dealing-with-issues-relating-to-parental-responsibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding and dealing with issues relating to parental responsibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokefreedevon.org.uk\/information-for-childrens-centres-and-early-years\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Information for childrens centres and early years &#8211; Smokefree Alliance Devon (smokefreedevon.org.uk)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EXh7qYntdgBLl9Dd4ZOZnAUBFZNzKjJAr137oPibbFU3Hw?e=89nqoD\" rel=\"noopener\">A guide to an Internal Investigation Safeguarding Allegation in an Early Years and Childcare Setting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childseatsafety.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Child Seat Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac2\" id=\"head2\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac2\">Templates <\/a><div id=\"mac2\" aria-labelledby=\"head2\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p><strong>Please ensure you download and save the document to your own device prior to making any changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EWxJr_sWiqJOhA0OcMR3q9MBbyBqsNY9QoWPOm6rhamYqQ?e=nEbUoZ\" rel=\"noopener\">Single Central Record<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EboTId4uVKhCpSyscTcNby4Ba30msP3nXsKWOJjxCV_8jA\" rel=\"noopener\">Example daily risk assessment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/ETI-fk8EY6RKhe_bjN8eaXwBo8o24IJwdxCz9xXsYoJ8tA?e=WlRcUi\" rel=\"noopener\">Risk Assessment for outings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/ESV8ZuzrrtFGvuc-Gv_3SDoBi1aZoP8IOz7mu4I03v0NJg\" rel=\"noopener\">Accident Log<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/ETvm_8StqMNKmO_3nxUKFrMBeYfYvNpqxToWVD3AGhpUyA\" rel=\"noopener\">Incident Log<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/ETP8e7D9oJ5KmWclNvbICZkBoKF7PxfQWbDk5eRI5c-TIw?e=LfX9h9\" rel=\"noopener\">Short Term Administration of Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EbDwx1EKOrZIile3ALiXyp0B6-YJ9VljBhLYTR99ivpubw?e=IO8JUG\" rel=\"noopener\">Long term Administration of Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/supporting-pupils-at-school-with-medical-conditions--3\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting pupils with medical conditions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EWhedaDEXExCgwPo_OuWV94BBqZIvVAi7c4r4tkgcJp-vA?e=0XrD88\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance for using the register<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EeKCF20Iub1In5fqBNJldtQBnSqtqKYGhx7PkElmDkbu2g?e=HQUbPz\" rel=\"noopener\">Attendance register for children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/Edp5YzRFABNNm3tiEV6cSEABnxOygdr0ria78vpZL1jSpQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking register for children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/Edup9DkqO1hAjR2gUFucX1QBesxYNkodrEY5UR7PlBR-mA?e=CXyDfP\" rel=\"noopener\">Register and rota for staff<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQALJG7jgGuySK8nShv3-AJmAfbVZPvrkzqk2wJvTIBIGr4?e=dzg8JK\" rel=\"noopener\">Complaints log<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EboTId4uVKhCpSyscTcNby4BSqvUGrN1r-53kDFSNimGEw?e=pSvqN7\" rel=\"noopener\">Example daily risk assessment for settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EYk9dvrBu59Ap61nn4F3K8cBjVHQ_eBUP9smDKj16ovWRA?e=fYkaYq\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Risk Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac3\" id=\"head3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac3\">Additional information for childminders <\/a><div id=\"mac3\" aria-labelledby=\"head3\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<h2>Guidance for writing policies and procedures<\/h2>\n<p>Childminders often worry about having the right policies and keeping the right records. The <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EfHzvM0lVzNEqxHYUjWuOvkBPQU8mR-2zgXx0qX2GELfMA?e=KRPde9\" rel=\"noopener\">guidance for writing policies and procedures<\/a> covers the Safeguarding and Welfare requirements of the EYFS and aims to help you produce meaningful policies and procedures.<\/p>\n<h2>Food standards and information on allergens<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.gov.uk\/business-guidance\/safer-food-better-business-for-childminders\" rel=\"noopener\">The safer food, better business (SFBB) pack<\/a> is especially for childminders. The pack gives simple, straightforward advice on food safety, including information on cooking, cleaning, chilling, feeding babies and children, and looking after a child with a food allergy.<\/p>\n<h2>People connected with Ofsted-registered childcare<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/people-connected-with-ofsted-registered-childcare\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance for childminder assistants, people living or working with a childminder, committee members and other people associated with Ofsted-registered childcare<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Fire Safety Advice for childminders<\/h2>\n<p>Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have produced <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dsfire.gov.uk\/YourSafety\/SafetyInTheHome\/adviceforparentsandchildcarers.cfm?siteCategoryId=4&amp;T1ID=35&amp;T2ID=307\" rel=\"noopener\">guidance for childminders and childcare providers <\/a>which includes information on completing fire risk assessments.<\/p>\n<h2>Selecting resources to support observation, assessment and planning<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EaGCbOzkGPFMqfjzL9vPED0BJAAd7KNHNJLZ6iiONyG5ZQ?e=W7Pd5y\" rel=\"noopener\">Selecting resources to support observation, assessment and planning<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":748,"featured_media":0,"parent":21,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-262","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-23 06:16:53","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"division","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/748"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=262"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19014,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/262\/revisions\/19014"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}