NCMA Networks
Childminding networks are quality improvement schemes that link
childminders together under the management of a network
coordinator. To be able to join a network, the childminder must
demonstrate and give evidence that they are working above and
beyond the requirements of Ofsted and are constantly reviewing and
developing their childcare practice.
Through the network coordinator, childminders on the network have
access to professional development and support to help them further
improve their skills and extend their services; by providing a
pathway to accreditation.
Networks also enable childminders to deliver early years
education (EYE) and provides the main link between childminders and
other agencies – such as social services and children’s centres –
with whom they work to provide specialist care, e.g. emergency
childcare, day-to-day childcare for disabled children, and short
breaks. These arrangements are often formalised into long-term
projects.
If you are interested in finding out more
about how NCMA services and how we can help, please contact
the relevant service manager for your area.