Promoting Camden's Childminders

Childminder numbers in England plummet During the summer the BBC news reported on the new Ofsted data that shows that in March 2018 the number of registered childminders in England was down by 27% compared to August 2012. A loss of 27% of a workforce in less than six years

In Camden ……….. Our records reflected an identical picture. 27% decline in childminders during the same period 184 childminders in August 2012 134 childminders in March 2018 A loss of 50 childminders in less that 6 years.

What we do to support our childminders An allocated early years advisor Termly training programme Regular newsletters E-mail and telephone advice Home visits Termly forums during the evenings and weekends Support with SEN children Support with CIN Support and moderation of the 2 year progress check and EYFSP Transitions meetings Business planning courses

Camden Childminders come and see us at home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4485hczmSI

Promoting childminders An annual event to celebrate our childminders achievements Features in the Camden Magazine and local paper Promotional stands at various events across the borough Out reach work with local colleges, job centre plus Comprehensive pre registration course Advisors dropping in on stay and play sessions to talk to parents about choosing a childminder Visiting Health centres to talk to new parents Displaying posters in community centres, children centres, libraries, health clinics and schools Attending local housing and community events to talk to the community Speaking with other professionals such as midwives and health visitors, social workers Web present