The Role Of The National Childminding Association
The National Childminding Association was set up in 1977 by childminders, parents and local authority workers. The Association is a unique charity and membership organisation which helps and supports childminders.
The NCMA works closely with the government and Welsh Assembly and provides a voice for childminders and home-based child carers, ensuring that our views and opinions are heard. Legislation which affects childminding, is monitored by the NCMA and any relevant information is passed on to its members.
The National Childminding Association works hard to promote childminding in a variety of different ways such as:
- campaigning on issues which NCMA members feel strongly about
- developing specialist training and Quality Assurance schemes
- supporting and encouraging childminding groups
- producing and selling products which have been designed specifically for childminders, including contracts, record and accident books
- offering public liability insurance and legal representation specifically tailored to childminders’ needs.
During my years working as a childminder I have been a member of the National Childminding Association and I would thoroughly recommend
that all new childminders consider joining the Association. The NCMA offers a variety of subscription packages to suit both individual and group childminders and you should contact them for further details.