Resolutions 2009
Each year, NCMA members put forward resolutions on
topics members feel strongly about. These are published in Who
Minds? for other members to read and vote on. Members attending the
NCMA Annual Conference can also debate the topics and vote in
person at the Annual Policy Debate.
This is a really important way of bringing issues to other
people’s attention and finding out whether other members support
your views. If other members are in agreement with your resolution,
and it is passed, NCMA will take action and try to address the
issues.
Resolutions for 2009
Resolution 1 - Capital Grant funding
It is proposed that NCMA lobbies the
government to issue statutory guidance to all local authorities in
England on the distribution of the Capital Grant Fund.
Proposer: Ruth Measures (West Midlands)
Seconder: Doreen McLellan (South West)
Resolution passed
Resolution 2 - Data
protection
It is proposed that NCMA lobbies the relevant
organisations in England and Wales to offer a discounted rate to
childminders for data protection registration.
Proposer: Sarah Edwards (East Midlands)
Seconder: Christine Emery (East Midlands)
Resolution passed
Resolution 3 - Grandparents as
registered childminders
It is proposed that NCMA lobbies the
government and relevant organisations in England and Wales to allow
grandparents who only look after their grandchildren to remain as
registered childminders to enable them to continue accepting
childcare vouchers.
Proposer: Chris Taylor (South West)
Seconder: Margaret Niemierko (Greater
London)
Resolution passed
Resolution 4 - Ofsted
passwords
It is proposed that NCMA lobbies Ofsted and
the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) to
introduce a password system for identification purposes when
calling childminders.
Proposer: Helen King (East Midlands)
Seconder: Astra Attridge (Greater London)
Resolution passed