Nursery World - NCMA funds IPPR research on impact of childminder agencies

An analysis of the impact that Government proposals from the 'More Great Childcare' report will have on the childminding sector is being carried out by the Institute of Public Policy Research.

The project is funded by the National Childminding Association.

The IPPR will examine the potential effect of changes to adult to child ratios, qualification requirements and the development of childminder agencies on the sustainability and quality of childminding, as well as the wider impact on childcare affordability and families’ access to childminding provision.

The first stage of the research project will include a policy review of the early years sector, summarising context, commentary and existing literature.

The second part will be a nationwide childminder survey, carried out by the NCMA, asking childminders for their views on the proposed changes, as well as looking at how childminders can deliver sustainable and high-quality childminding provision.

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