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I provide support, guidance and training to childminders to improve quality and outcomes for children through the EYFS

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

NCMA has reviewed and updated its example policies for members. Log into MY NCMA at www.ncma.org.uk to view the documents.

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

@jumblyMummy If your childminder would like some help in writing a risk assessment 4 hygiene purposes or would like any support, please ask

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

@jumblyMummy packet of sanitiser 4 childminder to keep dirty nappies in (lid needed). A laundry service providing nappies could be an option

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

@jumblyMummy As a Mum I used washable napppies and offered parents the choice of doing so when I was a childminder. Provide a bucket and

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

@parentdish_uk ..Network Cms if they are ill/holiday. Most important thing is 2 find the setting that meets individual needs of ur child.

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

@parentdish_uk ..to ongoing training. They are visited regularly by a Network Coordinator. They may have back up arrangements with other...

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

@parentdish_uk A Children Come First Network childminder is quality assured and meets high standards including level 3 qualified, commitment

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

Childminders are ideal for supporting breastfeeding Mums returning 2 work. They may even be able 2 bring your baby 2 you on your lunch break

[Breastfeeding @BreastfeedingM]

Why Working Mothers Can Breastfeed http://su.pr/1Lq7Fj

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

Check out @Stuff4Teaching for activity ideas

[Stoke-on-Trent FISH @StokeFISHub]

This week is Road Safety week. For more information go to www.roadsafetyweek.org.

[Juliet Robertson @CreativeSTAR]

Geocaching in the school grounds. Maths based scavenger hunt from Canada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rVF17sYrog

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

Doing an NVQ or Diploma in Homebased Childcare requires less hours - complete it now whilst funding still available - contact NCMA for info

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

Children & Young People's Workforce Diploma. Consists of modules u can build up to make a whole level 3 qual. Could be up to 700hrs of study

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

New level 3 qualification for all practitioners working in children's services being launched in April 2009...

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

When I was a childminder, the kids loved playing X factor - even the little ones sang, danced and played with instruments.

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

Questions to ask children: http://bit.ly/2jhwQ1

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

Mark-making with natural materials - mix mud and water, let the children chose tools - sticks, leaves to make marks/prints/bark rubbings

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

@PSTeaching 'You Can't See a Dodo at the Zoo' by Fred Ehrlich is good. Riddles about endangered animals at http://agoodthought.com/?cat=3

[Jo @ChildminderHelp]

Remember how you played outdoors as a child. What did you enjoy? Children do not have as much freedom outdoors now - can we plan for more?