NCMA Networks project
In March 2011, NCMA was successful in its bid
for Department for Education funding for the creation and initial
development of local peer support networks.
This funding, which is granted until 31 March
2013, is provided through the ‘developing childminder networks’
stream within the Early Years and Childcare theme, with the aim of
“improv[ing] choice for parents and support[ing] childminders to
increase the quality of their work.”
The grant will be used to create Peer Support
- Member Networks for childminders and nannies in every unitary
local authority (or equivalent) in England and to support quality
improvement.
The aim of the Networks is to enable provision
of the following for childminders and nannies:
- Peer support and advice, to reduce the isolation of their
profession and increase childminder sustainability;
- On-going training and professional development at a time when
statutory funded training is reducing;
- A strong local voice in their community, aiding
collaborative service delivery with their local authority and other
local providers.
More information about NCMA's network project is available
here.
Page last updated:
10/31/2011