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East Norfolk
Childminding Cluster
The aim of the East Cluster of the Norfolk Childminding Network is to
provide high quality registered childcare to everyone in East Norfolk.
The Network Childminders are recruited and assessed for their knowledge
and good working practice and meet the National Childminding
Association's "Children come first" Quality Childminding Standards..
By meeting these standards they are working over and above the National
Standards set by OFSTED. Approved Network Childminders are then monitored
regularly every 8 to 10 weeks, including unannounced visits, to ensure the
high quality of childcare is maintained. These visits are in addition to
OFSTED's inspection visits. Several of our childminders have the
qualification NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and accredited childminders
provide Early Education Places for 3 and 4 year olds, funded by the Nursery
Education Scheme.
East Norfolk Childminding Cluster covers Martham, Caister, Great Yarmouth,
Gorleston, Hopton, Bradwell & Belton and Acle Children centre areas.
The Norfolk Childminding Network is funded and supported by Norfolk County
Council.
For Childminders
All registered network childminders are provided with:
• Validation of the high quality care they offer
• One to one support from the Network Co-ordinator
• Peer support from other Network Childminders
• An individual training plan
• Sickness, holiday and emergency cover
• A vacancy matching scheme
Toy and equipment library available for all childminders
via Network Coordinator
.
For Parents
High quality childminding on your doorstep can be flexible
and arranged to suit your needs.
Network Childminders can provide:-
• Care for babies
• Pre-school care and education for children in their
early years
• Childcare for children with disabilities or additional
needs
• Out of school and holiday care for children of school
age
• All your family's childcare needs with one childminder
Benefits to the Child:
• Cared for in a home environment
• Every day activities can be accessed such as a trip
to the park
• Care with other siblings in the same environment
• Same carer in school holidays
• A stimulating environment aimed at the individuals
needs
• Continuity of care throughout childhood
Our Network Support Meetings are either held daytime or
evening details of which can be found on our newsletters
available at our Children’s Centers in the East Area.
Daytime meetings focus on activities for the children around
Birth to Three Matters and the Foundation Stage and the
forthcoming Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Evening
meetings concentrate on current issues, training and on
occasions Early Years Support Teachers and guest speakers
are invited to attend. Please contact me for details.
We are working with local agencies to offer sponsored childcare
& mentoring places to teenage parents and private places
to children of parents who are working, studying or who
need time to themselves. We aim to provide support, education
and care to all young children and their families.
Our Network Support Meetings are either held daytime or evening, details of which can be found on our newsletters available at our Children's Centres in the East Area. We hold regular
Weekly daytime meetings on a Tuesday from 9.30 - 11.30 at the Castelle Studio, Keys Avenue , Great Yarmouth which focus on activities for the children around the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we also have regular visitors to the group.
Evening meetings concentrate on current issues, training and on occasions Early Years Support Teachers and guest speakers are invited to attend. Our next one is scheduled for 4th March 2009 when we will be sharing ideas on completing the Self Evaluation Form
Stay and play groups are also organised by the local Children's Centres and the Network Coordinator visits these on a regular basis. Please contact Network Coordinator for details.
Interested?
For more information please contact
Network Co-ordinator - Tracy Jary
c/o Caister Children’s Centre
Caister First & Nursery School
Kingston Avenue
Caister on Sea
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR30 5ET
Tel/fax: 01493 720633
tracy.jary@childmindingmatters.org.uk
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