National Childminding Week
12 to 19 June 2010
During National Childminding Week,
childminders around England and Wales told the world about the
wonderful work that they do with children and families every
day.
The week kicked off with a letter in
many local newspapers from Susanna Dawson, NCMA's Chair, outlining
the benefits of home-based childcare.
This year’s theme has been “Reaching
the Right Notes”, highlighting the fun learning opportunities that
can be had with music in a home-based childcare setting. The theme
also reflects the unique environment that home-based childcare
provides for families and was a great success, with hundreds of
events throughout England and Wales.
Singing challenge
Other highlights of the week included
Wales' Biggest Smallest Choir, where over 20 events were held
around Wales involving hundreds of children and their
childminders.
Elsewhere, parents, nannies,
childminders and children alike joined with the musical theme in
many creative ways, making instruments, singing to elderly
residents at a home, dancing and signing
to music.
MPs and Welsh Assembly Members also
had fun and joined in with some of the events.
Who Minds? magazine will be featuring some of the
highlights in its August/September issue.