The manual, Is childminding the right job for me?, has been produced by the National Childminding Association (NCMA) to help local authorities give potential registered childminders the best start possible. Although Ofsted is now responsible for childminding registration and inspection in England, local authorities have retained their responsibility for offering briefing/information sessions to those wanting to become a registered childminder.
The manual is easy to use, with overhead projector templates, handouts and exercises and activities.
Sue Griffin, NCMA's national training and quality assurance manager, said, 'The manual can be used alongside the Ofsted briefing on the registration process. We would like all local authorities to use this manual, so that there will be consistency in the delivery of advice.
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