Free consultancy offer
NCMA is able to offer free consultancy to local authorities in
England to help develop childminding strategies which help them
meet their duties under the Childcare Act 2006.
The opportunity comes after NCMA was successful in securing
funding from the Department for Children, Schools and Families
Grant Programme.
Marian Pearson, Director of Operations at NCMA said "We were
delighted to receive this funding which will help us to support two
days' free consultancy for every local authority in England. NCMA
has led the way in tailored support for registered childminders as
well helping to increase awareness of this childcare choice for
families. We will tailor these consultancy sessions to the needs of
every local authority.
"NCMA will also help local authorities who have not previously
worked closely with registered childminders to see how home-based
childcare can fit into a wider family strategy by working with key
stakeholders."
The consultations will be focussed on four key themes:
- supporting families to access the childcare they need
- improving outcomes for children by developing a highly
qualified home-based childcare workforce
- narrowing the gap for disadvantaged and vulnerable families by
raising the quality and scope of childminding practice and
- promoting integrated working and childcare initiatives.
Further information about the free consultancy package is
available from Marian Pearson, Director of Operations, email:
marian.pearson@ncma.org.uk
or telephone 0845 880 0044.