Consultancy
NCMA is able to offer two days' free
consultancy to local authorities in England to help develop
childminding strategies which help them meet their duties under the
Childcare Act 2006.
NCMA has led the way in tailored support for registered
childminders as well helping to increase awareness of this
childcare choice for families. NCMA will tailor these
consultancy sessions to the needs of each local authority.
NCMA can 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.