According to Twickenham childminder Simona McKenzie, who has set-up the Independent Childminders' Focus Group (ICFG), many childminders are unclear about the new proposals to introduce childminding agencies and what it will mean to remain independent.
Along with encouraging open discussion between childminders and providing support, the ICFG will seek to obtain clarification from the Department for Education about the implications of registering with an agency or remaining independent.
The ICFG is also calling on all childminders to send an email to their local MP objecting to the introduction of agencies and higher ratios.
Last week, the DfE published on its website, under the popular questions section, information about childminder agencies and the benefits for parents and childminders.
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