Services for childminders
Childminding Networks
Barnet Childminding Networks deliver the Children Come First (CCF) Quality Assurance scheme, which was devised and is now monitored by the National Childminding Association (NCMA)
The Networks are a formal group of registered childminders who are assessed, monitored and supported by a Network Co-ordinator. CCf is a nationally recognised scheme and the only way by which childminders can be accredited to receive Nursery Education Funding (NEF) for children aged 3 and 4 year olds.
Network childminders are self employed like all other childminders, but they have access to additional training and advice to help them to reach and set standards higher than the minimum standards laid down by OfSTED.
The Childminding Networks have good links to all of the Children Centres as these are being developed across the borough.
The childminding team also has Childminding Mentor Co-ordinator, who trains and supports a group of experienced childminders to act as ‘mentors’ or buddies to newly registered or less experienced childminders.
How to contact the team
Julie Paice
Senior Childminding Co-ordinator
Barnet Children's Service
London Borough of Barnet, North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, London N11 1NP
- Tel: 020 8359 7611
- Mobile: 07906 036870
- Email: julie.paice@barnet.gov.uk
Children, young people and families
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