Nursery World - Childminders seeking extended schools role

Childminders will play a key role in extended schools if a new campaign by the National Childminding Association (NCMA) proves successful. The NCMA published a briefing paper last week to explain to schools the importance of including registered childminding as part of their full wraparound childcare package.

The NCMA published a briefing paper last week to explain to schools the importance of including registered childminding as part of their full wraparound childcare package.

The briefing, Home-based childcare and extended schools, encourages schools to start developing their extended schools proposal by checking current childminding provision in their catchment area. Schools have the option of setting up a vacancy-matching service, where parents' childcare needs are matched with local vacancies, or setting up an NCMA Children Come First (CCF) childminding network.

A CCF network, endorsed by Investors in Children, is run by a paid co-ordinator who provides up to 40 network childminders with ongoing assessment, support with training and continuous professional development.

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