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Need to know more? Here’s a list of websites for further information on hygiene issues.
ToyGuard welcomes reciprocal links from other websites, please email us for further information
Regulatory & Government
www.ofsted.gov.uk
The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) which reports into schools, day-care providers and more (England)
www.carecommission.com
The body responsible for all care services in Scotland including child daycare services.
www.csiw.wales.gov.uk
Care Standard Inspectorate for Wales (CSIW) The body responsible for child daycare services in Wales.
www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk
Providing free, impartial information on childcare and pre-school education services throughout Scotland.
www.childminding.org
The SCMA is the only dedicated support organisation in Scotland for registered childminding. Contains links to training, publications and advice for childminders.
www.4children.org.uk
The national charity dedicated to developing childcare. 4 Children (formerly Kids club network) represents over 7000 Out Of School clubs.
www.hpa.org.uk/infections/topics_az/
Guidance on incubation periods and essential actions in dealing with infectious diseases within child care settings
Associations
www.ndna.org.uk
NDNA is dedicated to the provision, support and promotion of high-quality care and education for the benefit of children, families and communities
www.early-education.org.uk
The British Association for Early Childhood Education (Early Education), founded in 1923, is the leading national voluntary organisation for early years practitioners and parents with members and branches in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
www.ncb.org.uk
Founded in 1963, NCB is a charitable organisation that acts as an umbrella body for organisations working with children and young people in England & Northern Ireland.
www.surestart.gov.uk
Provides details on the government program to help disadvantaged children under the age of four to develop physically, intellectually, and socially
www.rospa.co.uk/playsafety
The Play Safety site of RoSPA provides information on playground management and the safety of indoor and outdoor play areas.
Friends of ToyGuard
www.nch.org.uk
NCH, The National Children’s Charity, is one of the UK's leading children's charities, helping children achieve their full potential. Through their services they support some of the UK's most vulnerable and excluded children and young people.
www.cheekyrascals.co.uk
Supplier of a unique range of specialist nursery items.
www.childmindinghelp.co.uk
For all childminders who need help, support, advice full of great ideas and resources with a very active and well supported forum.
www.bestbear.co.uk
Best Bear Parenting and Childcare Portal as recommended by WHICH? have produced the first fully researched and quality controlled guide to childcare agencies.
Legislation
Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001
Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare Regulations) 1992
Guidance on requirements for staff
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Legislation protecting the Environment
Environmental Protection Act 1990 Duty of Care
Legislation on ensuring duty of care regarding classified waste
Environmental Protection Act 1990 Duty of Care Section 34
Waste carriers licensing
Environmental Protection Act 1990 Special Waste regulations 1996
Identifying waste types (including 180103 and 180202) – see ToyGuard section on Nappy waste and classification for explanation and advice
