Interim findings of joint research carried out by the National Childminding Association and the National Children's Bureau (NCB), and funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Trust, which looked at 50 of the NCMA's Children Come First childminding networks across England and Wales, found they were vital to childminders' practice.
Sue Owen, director of the NCB's early years unit, said, 'Parents want quality childcare for their children and this study has shown that quality assured childminding networks such as NCMA Children Come First provide this for children, families and communities. The registered childminders involved in the networks have all emphasised how integral the development of childminding networks has been to supporting them in developing their practice and providing quality childcare.'
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