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Childminders

 

Hereford mums is for mums, dads, grandparents, childcarers - anyone taking care of children - it is certainly not just for mums! 

 

Many parents choose childminders for the home environment they provide.  Working from home, however, can be isolating but there is lots of support available in Hereford

 

If you are a childminder, or thinking about becoming one, this page points you in the direction of local support, information, resources & useful links  

 

Parents - find information on Childcare

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Local Support Networks

 
 
Herefordshire Childminding Association
 
43 Chandos St, Whitecross, Hereford, HR4 0EY
Tel:  01432  278436
 
The association has been established for 20 years & provides support, training & social events for childminders in Herefordshire.  Click on the link for more details:
 

 

 

 

Childminding Services Team

 

The Childminding Services Team & Network Development Officers are based at the EYDCP (Early Years Development & Childcare Partnership).  View the EYDCP Website

 

Their role is to monitor, support and train local childminders.

 

NCMA Children Come First Childminding Network 

 

The team manage an NCMA Children Come First Childminding Network.  This is a group of childminders, supported and monitored by an employed network co-ordinator, who helps them to achieve the quality standards set out by the NCMA

 

For more information, contact:

 

Emma Hughes
Support childminder co-ordinator
0779 288 0917

Diane Woodbridge
Network development co-ordinator
0779 288 0754

 

 

 

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Support Groups

 
 

Support groups meet regularly as follows, all childminders are welcome to attend

 

Greencroft Children’s Centre

1st & 3rd Wednesday of month

09.30am - 12.30am

 

Contact: Sally Camden 01432 341868

Springfield Children’s Centre

Once every other month on a Monday

9.30am - 11.00am


Contact: Victoria Hudson Lloyd 01432 343583

 

Whitecross Little Monkeys
EignBrook Church (next to Horse and Groon Public House)
Every Tuesday during term time

9.30am - 11.30am

Contact: Gill Reynolds 01432 276942

             Lynne Marsden 01432 278436


For details of Holly Bush Family Centre (new group), Golden Valley, Ledbury and Wellington/Moreton on Lugg
Contact: Emma Hughes 01432 271693

 

Meet Other Childminders

 

Working from home can be an isolating experience.  If you would like to meet other childminders, try posting a message on our Find A Friend message board
 

 
 

Toddler Groups & Activities

 
 
Here is a selection of what's on for little ones in Hereford.  Many of thes groups run term time only, so check before you go 
 
 
See also our Places To Go, What's On & Activities pages
 
Children's Centres are a great place to get support - there are 3 in Hereford for your use
 

Find a friend

 

Our message board is a great place to meet other childminders

 

Click to view term dates

 

 

 

Useful Links

 
 

These national groups provide further information & support whether you are a childminder or thinking of becoming one:

 

 

Herefordshire Early Years & Extended Services

 

A partnership bringing together various providers & users of early years care & education in Herefordshire.  Provides information & guidance to childminders & parents

 

Contact:  01432  261681

 

EYES website    Childcare Link website 

 

 

 

National Childminding Association

 

A charity & professional association working to ensure families have access to high quality home-based childcare

 

www.ncma.org.uk

 

 

 

Ofsted

 

The national inspectorate responsible for inspecting childminders

 

Ofsted website 

 

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Resources

 
 
The following are some useful links to resources for childminders
 
 
 
A guide from Sure Start for those considering becoming a childminder
 
 
A guide from Sure Start to the Birth to Three Matters Framework
 
 
Members of the National Childminding Association work towards
quality standards covering all aspects of childminding.  The 2 quality assurance schemes are:  NCMA Quality First for individual childminders & NCMA Children Come First for childminding networks
 
 
Standards for under 8's day care & childminding
 
 
The National Curriculum for 3 to 5 year olds
 
A guide to self employment and tax from Business Link
 
 
   Many thanks to Victoria Hudson Lloyd for her input on this page