SURESTART CHILDMINDING NETWORKS A Childminding Network is a formal group of registered childminders who are recruited in a particular geographical area and assessed and monitored to quality standards by a Childminding Network Co-ordinator. The Network is a means of ensuring that childminders provide a high quality care and education service to children and families. A Network can consist of between 10 - 30 childminders, depending on local requirements, providing up to 90+ childminding places for children between 0 – 12 years. As a result of funding through the SureStart programme, NICMA are developing Childminding Networks in the following areas across Northern Ireland: · Newtownabbey · Shantallow/CreevaghSpringtown, Londonderry · G-old, Cookstown · SPLASH, Brownlow & Lurgan Contact NICMA on 028 9181 1015 for details of the Childminding Network Co-ordinators The aim of the SureStart programme is to work with families and carers of children aged 0 – 4 years to enable the children to reach their full potential and experience new opportunities. SureStart provides a range of services and activities that are community led and responsive to the needs of local families. Integrating childminding as part of the menu of services available to families will ensure that local families can benefit from both home and centre-based care, depending on the needs of their child.
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