Here is the wording that is going on my blogs in a moment along with some answers to frequently asked questions about the EYFS and other bits and bobs about childminding...
Blogs here -
http://knutsfordchildminding.blogspot.co.uk/
And here -
http://www.knutsfordchildmindingresources.co.uk/
I feel I have earned a coffee now!
A petition to protect our jobs!
Our self employed status and incomes are seriously under threat by government suggestions that we might work via an agency (who take a percentage of our
income, control our fees and invoicing etc) in the future.
Some reports have suggested that the agency which controls childminders might be local nurseries - can you imagine your income being reliant on referrals from the local nursery, often your biggest competition!?!
These threats to our future sustainability are linked to a report written by Conservative MP Elizabeth Truss which basically suggests that childminders are not capable of running their own businesses!
It will potentially open up a 2 tier system where nurseries and pre-schools are registered with and inspected by Ofsted and childminders no longer have individual Ofsted registration or inspection reports.
We will also possibly be asked to work for less money … with more children!!
Please take a moment to read and sign this petition to protect your income and self employed status in the future -
http://www.*****/petitions/uk-g...e-childminders
Please pass it on to all your childminder friends via Facebook, Twitter etc and write to your local MP (copy to Ms Truss and the Chief Inspector of Ofsted Mr Willshaw) and local councilors to ask for their support.
The more coverage we can get on this issue, the more our businesses will hopefully be protected.
The deregulation issue is being discussed on the Childminding Forum - so don’t forget to pop back regularly for updates.
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