North Norfolk Childminding Cluster
North Norfolk Childminding Cluster
covers the Poppyland area (North Walsham, Stalham, Mundesley
and Cromer), North Norfolk area (Holt/Corpusty, Aylsham,
Reepham and Sheringham) and Dereham, Litcham, Fakenham,
Stibbard and Wells areas.
The aim of the Norfolk Childminding Network, North Norfolk Childminding Cluster is to provide high quality childcare, for children
aged 0-14 years (extended care up to 16 years of age for children with additional needs or disabilities) within a homely environment.
Network childminders are recruited and assessed to meet the standards of the National Childminding Association's Quality Childminding
Charter. 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.
The Norfolk Childminding Network is accredited and childminders have the opportunity to provide funded Early Education places for 3 and 4 year olds.
Each area has Support Meetings, which are held regularly, either daytime or evening to suit the needs of the childminders.
The Norfolk Childminding Network is funded and supported by Norfolk County Council
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
Benefits to Parents:
Peace of mind that your child is receiving professional, quality-assured care
Flexibility, meeting family needs
Complete family care with one childminder
If your regular childminder is ill or on holiday, the Network Co-ordinator can try to access other Network Childminders to provide cover
Taking and collecting your child from playgroup, nursery or school
Care for babies
Continuity of care throughout childhood
Vacancy matching service. The Network co-ordinator will try to match your family's individual needs with a childminder.
Benefits to the Childminder:
Recognition of their professional, high quality childcare provision
One to one support from the Network Co-ordinator
Peer support from other Network Childminders
Individually tailored training - delivered locally and free
Sickness, holiday and emergency cover
Greater access to publicity
Vacancy matching scheme
Opportunities to work with the local community providing childcare linked with Children's Centres, local agencies and businesses
Opportunity to become accredited to enable you to provide Early Education places
Access to a toy/resource/equipment library.
Network Support Meetings for childminders.
Benefits:
Practical Play Opportunities for the children to access
Share good practice
Individual support from Network Coordinator-Childminding Matters
Activities held led by group's needs/requests
Order/Return Resources from the Toy/Book Library
Meet up with other childminders in the area
Find out more information About the Network
Dereham, Litcham, Fakenham, Stibbard and Wells
Portuguese Language Training
An exciting opportunity to learn some basic Portuguese
sessions have already commenced over a six weekly period
held at: Youth & Community Centre, Breckland Resource
Base, London Road, Dereham NR19 1AS To register your interest
in further courses please contact Bev Boulter - details
below:
CAF Training
The Common Assessment Framework is a key part of delivering
frontline services that are integrated, and are focused
around the needs of children and young people. The CAF
promotes more effective, earlier identification of additional
needs. Training will take place at:
Litcham Primary School,
Weasenham Road, Litcham
PE32 2QT
9.15am-4.30pm
On Saturday 26th September, 2009
To book you space contact Bev Boulter - details below:
Childminders Monthly Drop in - Fakenham/Stibbard/Wells
A support group for childminders and their minded children
held monthly at Fakenham Gateway Children's Centre, Fakenham
Infant & Nursery School, Norwich Road, Fakenham, NR21
8HN 9.30a.m - 12.00p.m
On the following dates:
22nd September
27th October
24th November
8th December
Childminders Monthly Drop in - Dereham/Litcham
A support group for childminders and their minded children
held monthly at Dereham Sports Centre, Station Road, Dereham
NR19 1DF 10.00a.m - 12.00p.m.
On the following dates:
10th September
1st October
5th November
3rd December
Network Support Meetings
29th September, 2009 7.30p.m - 9.00p.m Letters and Sounds
at: Litcham Children's Centre, Weasenham Road, Litcham
PE32 2QT
11th December, 2009 - Christmas Celebration Workshops
- Christmas creative pottery painting sessions and celebrations
Look out for more information to follow
You can register your interest to Bev Boulter by telephone
or email
Litcham Children's Centre We have a fantastic opportunity
to use the outdoor 'Forest School' environment Please
feedback to Bev Boulter on a suitable day of the week
that you and your minded children would like to attend
in 2009.
Interested? For more information on the Dereham,
Litcham, Fakenham, Stibbard and Wells areas contact Bev
Boulter Network Co-ordinator on 01328 855906 or email
beverley.boulter@childmindingmatters.org.uk
North Walsham/ Stalham/Mundesley/Cromer
We hold weekly drop in sessions at the Kingfisher Club
in North Walsham next to Millfield School.
These sessions run from 9.30a.m - 12.00p.m.every Thursday
morning.
We invite various organisations to attend to provide
new activities for the children, which range from music
sessions to healthy eating workshops. Craft activities
are also provided weekly.
The session is free of charge and includes a snack and
a drink for all children.
For more information on North Walsham, Stalham, Mundesley
and Cromer areas please contact: Glynis Hannant Network
Co-ordinator on 01692 404904 or email
Email:glynis.Hannant@childmindingmatters.org.uk
Holt/Corpusty, Aylsham, Reepham and Sheringham
We are now developing a network in the Reepham area.
If you would like more details then please feel free to
contact the Network Co-ordinator Sue Williamson on Cromer
(01263) 513418 or via e-mail:
Email:sue.williamson@childmindingmatters.org.uk
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