Worcestershire Childminding Network

NCMA’s Quality Childminding Charter

In order to become a Worcestershire Network Accredited Childminder you must have a Good or Outstanding grade in your most recent Ofsted report, be qualified to Level 3 in Childcare or willing to work towards this within an set period, and also be willing to complete your own Quality Assurance Award

You must also agree to frequently monitored visits from your network co-ordinator as well as one unplanned/surprise visit, to ensure you maintain standards higher than the Ofsted minimum. Please contact me if you have any further queries regarding the Network.

All NCMA members agree to work to NCMA’s 10 Quality Standards but Children Come

First network members also agree to work by NCMA’s Quality Childminding Charter.

The Charter covers:

Childminding status.
Children’s learning and development.
Working in partnership with parents/families.
Children’s behaviour.
Equality of opportunity/anti-discrimination.
Confidentiality.
Keeping children safe.
Nutrition and diet.
Continuity.
Business practice.
Support and liaison

Childminders must demonstrate their knowledge in these areas before they can join a Children Come First network.

FREE EARLY EDUCATION PLACE

All three and four year olds in England are entitled to a free early education place for up to two years before they reach statutory school age (the beginning of the school term immediately following your child's fifth birthday).

Free education for your child

If your child qualifies for free education, this means they will be guaranteed free

15 hours a week for 38 weeks a year.

You can choose a free part-time early education place from a range of registered settings including CHILDMINDERS

AT THE MOMENT IN WORCESTERSHIRE ONLY ACCREDITED CHILDMINDERS IN A CHILDREN COME FIRST NETWORK CAN OFFER EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AND ACCESS GOVERNMENT FUNDING

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