1. Promoting Camden's Childminders

2. 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 A loss of 27% of a workforce in less than six years

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

4. What we do to support our childminders
An allocated early years advisor
Termly training programme
Regular newsletters
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

8. Camden Childminders come and see us at home

9. 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