Reviewed by Nicola Dickinson, childminder, Wakefield
From the title, I assumed this book was aimed at established childminders keen to improve their practice and achieve an 'outstanding' grade in their inspection. I did not, therefore, expect to see chapters on establishing yourself as a childminder, the pitfalls and advantages and how to complete mandatory forms. The information here is nominal and has been covered comprehensively in other publications.
The legislative history which gave rise to the Every Child Matters and the Early Years Foundation Stage is also covered, though in the context of the book I am not entirely sure it is relevant.
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