Speaking in advance of the NCMA's annual conference in Torquay last weekend, chief executive Liz Bayram said its annual survey showed that while many childminders were keen to improve their skills they faced barriers to doing so. Many childminders and nannies worked alone so were unable to take part in training during the week.
Funding is often focused on full-time courses rather than accredited units that support learners working towards qualifications, Ms Bayram said.
Despite this, more than a quarter of childminders hold a level 3 qualification, and three-quarters have taken part in training in the past 12 months. More than a third are part of a quality improvement scheme, such as the NCMA's Children Come First network and Quality First.
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