| What is the Norfolk Childminding Network?
Norfolk County Council runs "Towards Excellence in the Early Years" in partnership with Childminding Matters to help childminders
to deliver the free early education entitlement, enhance their professional development and improve the quality of their provision alongside other childcare providers
"Towards Excellence in the Early Years" is Norfolk County Council's complete package of support aimed at driving up quality and improving outcomes for all children
in early years and childcare settings.
It is the framework that will ensure a consistent approach to providing advice and support to group settings and childminders across the county. It is also a tool
for early years and childcare settings to help them proactively take responsibility for improving the quality of their provision.
It encourages a culture of seeking advice, support and training for identified areas and promotes the value of partnerships with children, parents, professionals and others.
There is a comprehensive rating system (RAG i.e. Red - Amber -Green) which will help decide the level of support needed for each childminder and identify areas for improvement.
Then, the Norfolk Quality Improvement Framework (NQIF) supports settings to develop quality further. The Framework has been developed using EYFS, the Ofsted SEF, Welfare
Requirements and other documentation relating to early years, which you will be familiar with. It is a flexible approach to quality improvement allowing you to use it at
your own pace to meet the individual needs of your work with children
Norfolk Childminding Network membership is open to all registered childminders resident in Norfolk and/or caring for
children, who are resident in Norfolk, provided they meet the criteria for network membership.
Before applying to be a member of the network, a registered childminder will need to have a relevant level 3
qualification and an Ofsted inspection grade of Good or Outstanding.
Relevant qualifications are listed on the CWDC "Qualifications list for those delivering the EYFS". (If in doubt ring
Workforce Development Training Advisors on 01603 222900, or ring CWDC on 0300 123 1033, or visit the website
www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/qualifications-list to check.).
The childminder will need to complete an application form to join the network and agree to all the terms and conditions of network membership.
Once a member of the network, the childminder will be able to apply to join the Directory of Providers and once accepted to the Directory of
Providers they can offer the free entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you would like an application form to join the network, please call 01603 615667.
If you would like further information please contact:
West Norfolk
Beverley Boulter
01328 855906
Mobile: 07747 323090 (Texts only)
beverley.boulter@childmindingmatters.org.uk
Kathryn Allen
01553 762805
Mobile: 07785 312769(Texts only)
kathryn.allen@childmindingmatters.org.uk
North Norfolk
(Holt/Corpusty, Aylsham,
Reepham, Sheringham, Cromer, Dereham, Litcham, Fakenham,
Stibbard and Wells)
Glynis Hannant
01692 404904
Mobile: 07899 887875 (Texts only)
glynis.hannant@childmindingmatters.org.uk
Beverley Boulter
01328 855906
Mobile: 07747 323090 (Texts only)
beverley.boulter@childmindingmatters.org.uk
Norwich area
Hazel Auckland
01263 721734
Mobile: 07833 611466 (Texts only)
hazel.auckland@childmindingmatters.org.uk
Alison Jones
01502 741533
Mobile: 07788 534954 (Texts only)
alison.jones@childmindingmatters.org.uk
Sue Lamonte
01603 615667
Mobile: 07766 804977 (Texts only)
sue.lamonte@childmindingmatters.org.uk
South Norfolk
Claire Saye
01379 652780
Mobile: 07785 271681 (Texts only)
claire.saye@childmindingmatters.org.uk
Louise Bunning
01603 615667
Mobile: 07833 777062 (Texts only)
louise.bunning@childmindingmatters.org.uk
East Norfolk and North Norfolk (Poppyland and Broadland)
Jenny Belshaw
01263 735902
Mobile: 07785 312769 (Texts only)
jenny.belshaw@childmindingmatters.org
Tracy Jary
01493 720633
Mobile: 07831 940060 (Texts only)
tracy.jary@childmindingmatters.org.uk
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