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2011 Membership Survey results

The number of NCMA childminders receiving ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ Ofsted results has risen by 17% (or 11 percentage points) in two years, according to our annual Membership Survey.

 

Results from the 2011 survey, revealed this week, show that the number of NCMA childminders providing high-quality care has continued its upward trend.

 

Responses from members showed that NCMA childminders are providing high quality care and learning for children, with 74% in England achieving a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ rating in their most recent Ofsted inspection.

 

The 2011 result builds on the 72% achieved last year, and the 63% in 2009 reflecting the increasing professionalism amongst childminders.

 

Meanwhile, Welsh childminders are providing more childcare on behalf of social services than any other group among NCMA’s membership.

 

Overall, 22% of Welsh NCMA childminders are providing care to children on behalf of social services, compared to the 15% England and Wales average.

 

Twenty-two per cent of Welsh childminders are also caring for a disabled child or a child with a special educational need compared with the 20% national average.

 

Full results from the 2011 survey show a unique insight into the services and professionalism of NCMA childminders and nannies and can be downloaded on the right of screen.

 

Page last updated: 8/24/2011