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N.E. Lincolnshire Childminding Network

Discover the journey of our childminding network, founded in 1999 with European funding. Join our accredited childminders for quality training, funded education, and enhanced skills. Together, we aim to expand, innovate, and prioritize inclusive childcare.

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N.E. Lincolnshire Childminding Network

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  1. N.E. Lincolnshire Childminding Network ‘ Our Training & Development Journey’ Helen Weston

  2. Background • Network founded 1999 with European funding • Approved in May 2002 • Currently 35 childminders • 5 accredited to deliver funded nursery education • Waiting list

  3. .Croft Baker • .East Marsh • .Freshney • .Haverstoe • .Heneage • .Humberston & New Waltham • .Immingham • .Park • .Scartho • .Sidney Sussex • .South • .Waltham • .West Marsh • .Wolds • .Yarborough

  4. Networkcriteria • 3 year training plan • All childminders to hold or be working towards level 3 qualification relevant to their childminding business. • Minimum 16 hours training per year. • Attendance at network evenings and support groups

  5. Funding • All level 3 qualifications to be fully funded • 3 funded ‘inset days’ per year for accredited childminders • 3 network evenings per year • Curriculum visits termly

  6. Where are we now ? • Base line percentage 29.9% ( 2005 ) • All childminders have training and development plan • Currently implementing systems for funded ’inset days’ • ICT project

  7. Where are we going ? • ICT project to all network childminders • Fully integrated into 12 children’s centres • All network childminders level 3 qualified by 2008 • Focus on inclusion training and heuristic play • Extend network to offer additional 20 places 2007 • Partnership working with other providers

  8. In N.E.Lincolnshire Childminding is firmly on the map !

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