North Norfolk Childminding Cluster

North Norfolk Childminding Cluster is part of the Norfolk Childminding Network, approved and accredited by the National Childminding Association under the 'Children Come First' quality assurance scheme.

North Norfolk Childminding Cluster covers the Poppyland area (Cromer, Mundesley, Stalham), North Norfolk area (Sheringham, Holt, Fakenham, Wells) and Dereham, Litcham & North Walsham 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.

Interested?
For more information on Poppyland area contact Lisa Adams Network Co-ordinator on 01692 670738 or email
lisa.adams@childmindingmatters.org.uk
Or
Sue Williamson Network Co-ordinator on 01263 513418 or email
sue.williamson@childmindingmatters.org.uk

For more information on North Norfolk area contact Sue Williamson Network Co-ordinator on 01263 513418 or email
sue.williamson@childmindingmatters.org.uk

For more information on Dereham, Litcham & North Walsham areas please contact:
Bev Boulter Network Co-ordinator on 01328 855906 email: beverley.boulter@childmindingmatters.org.uk