Chatterbox Childcare
19-11-2010, 06:19 PM
these resolutions were passed at the Conference, with number 3 being my favourite
1 Frequency of inspections
It is proposed that NCMA should lobby government to change their inspection procedure in England to focus inspections on registered childminders with lower gradings. Childminders with lower gradings would receive more regular inspections, whilst the time between inspections would be extended for Outstanding providers.
2 Grandparent care
It is proposed that NCMA should lobby government to allow parents to be eligible to claim the childcare element of Working Tax Credit if the registered childminder offering care is also the child's grandparent, and living in the same home.
3 Vouchers for childcare element of Working Tax Credit
It is proposed that NCMA should lobby government to change the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit scheme so that parents are paid by vouchers that can only be accepted by registered childcarers
4 Social services placements
It is proposed that NCMA should lobby government to ensure that social services work in partnership with childminders if a child that they have provided care for in the past is placed under the care of the local authority, and that the childminder can be considered as an option for their childcare.
1 Frequency of inspections
It is proposed that NCMA should lobby government to change their inspection procedure in England to focus inspections on registered childminders with lower gradings. Childminders with lower gradings would receive more regular inspections, whilst the time between inspections would be extended for Outstanding providers.
2 Grandparent care
It is proposed that NCMA should lobby government to allow parents to be eligible to claim the childcare element of Working Tax Credit if the registered childminder offering care is also the child's grandparent, and living in the same home.
3 Vouchers for childcare element of Working Tax Credit
It is proposed that NCMA should lobby government to change the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit scheme so that parents are paid by vouchers that can only be accepted by registered childcarers
4 Social services placements
It is proposed that NCMA should lobby government to ensure that social services work in partnership with childminders if a child that they have provided care for in the past is placed under the care of the local authority, and that the childminder can be considered as an option for their childcare.