If a child is not collected within half an hour of the arranged time, without notification, I will try to contact the parent(s). I will then try to contact the emergency contact numbers.
During this time I will continue to safely look after the child.
I will continue to try to contact the parent(s) and emergency contact numbers. If I have not been able to make contact after 2 hours from the arranged time, I will then contact the local authority duty social worker.
The National Minimum Standards state that:
“children have their needs met in settings that are safe”
and that
“the childminder takes positive steps to actively promote safety when caring for children.”