Nursery World - We don't want it

As a registered childminder, I think 2003 is too late for the Government to hold a review on the new national standards for daycare and childminding in England. Childminders did not ask for the right to smack children in their care and to smoke in their presence with parental consent. The Government has not listened to the views of the National Childminding Association or its members. We are professionals and must have the same recognition as other early years settings, who are not permitted to smack with or without parental permission.

Childminders did not ask for the right to smack children in their care and to smoke in their presence with parental consent. The Government has not listened to the views of the National Childminding Association or its members. We are professionals and must have the same recognition as other early years settings, who are not permitted to smack with or without parental permission.

Catherine Mather, Doncaster, Yorkshire

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included