Simona
25-08-2013, 08:49 AM
I have found this bit of information....not sure what it is about but sounds very much like 'childcare hubs' which 4Children are also developing.....can anyone shed any light on this?
Regional steering group
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is currently aiming to create 12 steering groups across England with a focus on developing local wrap-round care trials to improve availability and flexibility of high quality childcare and promote efficient, innovative, diverse and sustainable provision to support the needs of local families.
The regional steering groups are being set up to look at innovative ways of working, with partners to develop sustainable childcare options for local parents. We are inviting local partners to come together to look at how we can do this by developing strong local partnerships. Each group will focus on how they can offer all year round care that meets the needs of children and parents.
Involvement from steering group members would be through regional meetings with local partners. Meetings would focus on establishing childcare options/solutions locally, discussing any barriers and possible solutions, trialling new initiatives and sharing information to develop future case studies.
We are looking for a range of child care representatives to join each regional steering group. The steering groups will be made up of parents, day care providers, child-minders, schools, free schools and academies and they will work together to shape efficiency saving models.
We are aiming to hold the first meetings in September to look at shaping local childcare provision for the year ahead.
If you are interested in participating in this exciting new project then please contact Fiona Bland at NDNA –fiona.bland@ndna.org.uk or call 07811751143 for further information.
Regional steering group
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is currently aiming to create 12 steering groups across England with a focus on developing local wrap-round care trials to improve availability and flexibility of high quality childcare and promote efficient, innovative, diverse and sustainable provision to support the needs of local families.
The regional steering groups are being set up to look at innovative ways of working, with partners to develop sustainable childcare options for local parents. We are inviting local partners to come together to look at how we can do this by developing strong local partnerships. Each group will focus on how they can offer all year round care that meets the needs of children and parents.
Involvement from steering group members would be through regional meetings with local partners. Meetings would focus on establishing childcare options/solutions locally, discussing any barriers and possible solutions, trialling new initiatives and sharing information to develop future case studies.
We are looking for a range of child care representatives to join each regional steering group. The steering groups will be made up of parents, day care providers, child-minders, schools, free schools and academies and they will work together to shape efficiency saving models.
We are aiming to hold the first meetings in September to look at shaping local childcare provision for the year ahead.
If you are interested in participating in this exciting new project then please contact Fiona Bland at NDNA –fiona.bland@ndna.org.uk or call 07811751143 for further information.