Question:
I am a Childminder who wants to become part of the Norfolk Childminding Network and take 3 & 4 year old funded children, what do I need to do?
Answer:
Firstly you will need to have a relevant childcare and education qualification at Level 3 or above and then agree to meet the following terms and conditions; so you will need to:
Have a grade of Good or Outstanding from Ofsted
Attend at least 2 Childminding support meetings per year run by Childminding Matters
Complete at least 4 days continuing professional development per year
Show you are working in partnership with local Children's Centres and Extended Schools, where they exist in your area.
Show how you work in partnership with other professionals
Up-date your vacancy information to Norfolk Family Information Service monthly
Complete the application to Join the Norfolk Childminding Network form annually and send in copy of your Ofsted certificate and training certificates
Accept an annual visit and at least one unannounced visit per annum from Childminding Matters staff
Inform Childminding Matters immediately when you have had an Ofsted inspection.
Inform Childminding Matters immediately if Ofsted are investigating a complaint about your setting and/or if your registration is suspended.
To apply to join the network please contact Childminding Matters head office in Norwich on 01603 615667 and ask for an application form. You will need to complete the form and return it with copies of your training certificates and your Ofsted registration certificate. The panel meets once every 6 weeks and they will consider your application and advise you if you have been successful. After that an application form to join the Directory of Providers will be sent to you to apply to deliver the 3 and 4 year old Early Education.
Question:
I am a newly registering childminder. How can I find out if the qualification I have is equivalent to the relevant childcare and education qualification at level 3 or above required to join the Norfolk Childminding Network?
Answer:
You will need the full title of your qualification and the date this qualification was completed and then you can visit the website www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/qualifications-listto check under CWDC "Qualifications list for those delivering the EYFS". If in doubt ring the Improvement Team on 01603 222900 or ring CWDC on 0300 123 1033 or alternatively ring a member of Childminding Matters staff for your area:
Central area: Hazel Auckland, 01263 721734
East area: Beverley Boulter, 01328 855906
South area: Claire Saye, 01379 652780
North area: Glynis Hannant, 01692 404904
Question:
How do I find out further training opportunities?
Answer:
The 'Training Directory 2010-2011 & Enrolment Information' page on the Norfolk County Council's website allows you to view the current Training Directory, which details all the training courses running throughout Norfolk... The page also lists what additional training courses for 2010 to 2011 are available - to view go to:
www.norfolk.gov.uk/Childrens_services/Childcare/Workinginearlyyearsandchildcare/NCC073269
Question:
I take pictures of my minded children with a digital camera, as part of my observations, and I have heard that I need to register this with an organisation called ICO - is this true?
Answer:
Yes, under the Data Protection Act 1998, the taking of photos on a digital camera or a mobile phone for any purpose and keeping your observations on a computer is classed as the processing of electronic data. You need to register with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The cost of the notification is £35 per annum and you can complete the notification form on line at www.ico.gov.uk or you can telephone on 0303 123 1113. You will be kept on a register of data controllers and will need to have an information security policy. You will be required to renew one year from the day that ICO received your notification form correctly completed.
If you use a disposable camera or one with film then there is no need to register. If you keep other records in paper form and you do not use a computer then, again, you do not need to register.
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