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Increase in childminders

Ofsted has launched its official quarterly statistics for the period to 31 March 2011, which showed an increase in the number of registered childminders, nannies and childcare on domestic premises providers.

 

NCMA issued a statement welcoming the figures which also showed an increase in the number of registered childminders achieving good or outstanding.

 

Catherine Farrell, Joint Chief Executive at NCMA, said:

“The rise in the number of registered childminders, nannies and childcare on domestic premises is very encouraging and shows a slow but steady rise.

 

”There is also a continued increase in the number of registered childminders achieving good or outstanding. NCMA is encouraged by this and continues to be committed to improving professional development opportunities for individual childminders. This will ensure that all children and families have access to high-quality home-based childcare“.

 

Visit the Ofsted website to access a full copy of the official statistics.

 

Last updated: 5/4/2011