Nursery World - Concern over agency models as pilots start off

A few weeks into the childminder agency pilots, a number of organisations have begun to consult with the early years sector about their proposed models.

While some organisations have held meetings with childminders in their local communities, it has been reported that some do not seem to have knowledge or experience of childminding.

Nursery World contacted a number of the organisations piloting the childminder agencies to see how their models are taking shape.

Only one agency, @Home Childcare, has published its costs, while others are still deciding what their model will look like.

Wigan childminder Dawn Heaps, who attended a meeting with St Bede childminder agency, said she felt that the charity has a lack of understanding about what childminders do.

Ms Heaps is lead childminder for the Standish and Aspull (Wigan) accredited network and the local Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years facilitator for Wigan.

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