The National Childminding Association held its largest-ever training conference in London last week. More than 300 delegates from Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships attended the NCMA ...

Northern Ireland's leading childminding association is to lobby funders and government departments after research revealed that more than 70 per cent of childminders in Northern Ireland have no formal ...

“It goes without saying that to become a childminder, you will need a good manner with children, and the ability to stay patient and upbeat. Not every child you look after will be well-behaved. It ...

A new training programme for childminders in Enfield is encouraging them to look after babies. Sandie Gardner reports As children's centres prepare to accept more two-, threeand four-year-olds for ...

A shortage of good teachers and carers is an acute problem in the world of education. Getting smart people into the profession is hard when the pay is not great and the stresses coming from above and ...

CHILDMINDERS in Wales are providing more childcare on behalf of social services than anywhere else in the UK, according to research. CHILDMINDERS in Wales are providing more childcare on behalf of ...

Childminders should be able to take inset training days like teachers the National Childminding Association suggested last week. The concept will be put forward as a resolution at the association's ...

CHILDMINDERS in Wales are increasing in numbers and quality, according to the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales. CHILDMINDERS in Wales are increasing in numbers and quality, according to ...

A childminder is someone registered with OFSTED to care for children under the age of eight in their own home for more than two hours per day. The law does not require them to register if they care ...