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