I think it is totally ridiculous and have sent a letter to my local MP and newspaper about the future of childminders and how badly we are treated etc. If the govenrment want to make these changes let them go ahead (not saying they should as totally against it) but it isn't going to improve anything in fact it will become worse as their unemplyment figures will go through the roof as will their benefits as I will be unable to find another job due to personal circumstances. I think the way we are treated is disgusting. Sore topic with me at the moment