mm or ncma

[brummie]

I am due to renew with ncma but been thinking whats would be best? i have read so many replies on here i am still stuck. so which one gives you value for money MCMA OR MM? PLEASE HELP

[Carol M]

NCMA, not just for the insurance but for what NCMA does for our profession
Carol xx

[sarah707]

The NCMA is a charity which acts on behalf of childminders.

It also offers insurance - you must be a member of the NCMA to take up the insurance though.

MM is an insurance company.

BOTH offer extras including magazines (online or post), helplines, newsletters and lots of other incentives to become a member.

Hth

[brummie]

think i will stick with ncma

[Hebs]

NCMA, not just for the insurance but for what NCMA does for our profession
Carol xx

after reading what one childminder is going through and NCMA refusing to help i will be changing to MM

[Carol M]

after reading what one childminder is going through and NCMA refusing to help i will be changing to MM

Do you mean the issues with Vincents?
That's why NCMA have changed solicitors and now there have been positive posts on here about the help received from the NCMA's new legal outfit.
Carol xx

[Hebs]

Do you mean the issues with Vincents?
That's why NCMA have changed solicitors and now there have been positive posts on here about the help received from the NCMA's new legal outfit.
Carol xx

I have never had any help from NCMA in recovering fees owed and i am having to go through small claims myself

but these issues another minder is having right now, nothing to do with the legal team but i still think NCMA have lost sight of who they are supposed to be supporting.

[Carol M]

I have never had any help from NCMA in recovering fees owed and i am having to go through small claims myself

but these issues another minder is having right now, nothing to do with the legal team but i still think NCMA have lost sight of who they are supposed to be supporting.

My personal experience,when I had an issue with non paying notice period parents and threats from them, was good . They ( it was Vincents then) advised and supported my claim and I had a positive outcome.
I am now attending the Regional Forums and feel that my views and issues are listened to and heard by NCMA and the National Policy Forum Members take things forward from our region for review by NCMA. So I think this an opportunity to ensure NCMA doesn't lose sight of the things that we need supporting on.
Carol xx

[Penny1959]

I have never had any help from NCMA in recovering fees owed and i am having to go through small claims myself

but these issues another minder is having right now, nothing to do with the legal team but i still think NCMA have lost sight of who they are supposed to be supporting.

HEBS - I am aware of the other issue going on right now - I think it needs to be remembered that NO professional body can offer advice or support in an individual case - until the facts are known - that includes NCMA, MM, Local Authority, a solicitor and so on.

Once facts are known - then professional organisations can step in.

Yes I know I am a 'NCMA person' and will be seen to just defending them - but it is true of all organisations - a lot goes on behind the scences that is not known about.

Penny

[Hebs]

My personal experience,when I had an issue with non paying notice period parents and threats from them, was good . They ( it was Vincents then) advised and supported my claim and I had a positive outcome.
I am now attending the Regional Forums and feel that my views and issues are listened to and heard by NCMA and the National Policy Forum Members take things forward from our region for review by NCMA. So I think this an opportunity to ensure NCMA doesn't lose sight of the things that we need supporting on.
Carol xx

well i have had 3 cases where parents have left owing money LARGE sums of money too (over £4k in total!!!) and i got NO support from NCMA at all