History
The Bromley Childminding Association (BCMA) was formed in the Spring of 2004 by a group of Childminders to represent and support Childminding throughout the London Borough of Bromley.
We represent Childminders at meetings and committees to ensure a fair deal for Childminders. We are helping to shape the future of Childminding in Bromley by lobbying both the NCMA and Bromley Early Years on a variety of issues.
We support families by providing resources and information to make their childcare choice easier.
We support and maintain local websites across the borough where Childminders can promote themselves locally to families looking for childcare in their area
See our news archive for our major achievements and events
Our Operating Policies and Procedures
As a small, Registered charity we aim to keep our formal policies to the minimum. However, we wish to operate openly and transparently and will therefore add important downloads to this section as they are developed.
Confidentiality Policy
Expenses Procedure
Expenses Claim Form
Working with BCMA -
Become involved with BCMA and help shape the future of Childminding in Bromley
Childminder
Committee Members
We need to recruit a Childminder from each of the local website
areas to join our committee and represent their area. Attendance is required at about
10 meetings per year and expenses would be paid.
Are you a regular attendee at Drop-
Events Helpers
We also need people who would be willing to help out with other events
.
Even if it is only for an hour or so -
If you can help in any way please contact us
Organisational Structure
BCMA is governed by a committee which is formed of Childminders, parents and representatives from the Bromley Early Years and Childcare Service and the National Childminding Association.
Our Chair, Ann Glover, is a Childminder herself with almost 25 years Childminding experience.
We launched this website in mid February 2006 and we’ve been delighted with the response.
Our web writer Liz Hodgman is a former Childminder and a childcare professional.
We are supported by a team of volunteers who help run the committee meetings, organise and assist with our events, and provide a valuable link between the BCMA and working Childminders.
To become involved and help to run YOUR Association please contact us.
BCMA Annual General Meeting 2nd August 2006 (During the Play Day Event)
We held our 2nd AGM during the activities.
All Bromley Childminders were invited
to attend.
Downloads:
AGM 26 September 2007
2006 Agenda and Nomination Form
2005 AGM Minutes
Extract from the Central Register of Charities maintained by
The Charity Commission
for England and Wales
BROMLEY CHILDMINDING ASSOCIATION
Governing Document
CONSTITUTION FIRST ADOPTED 25 JUNE 2004, AMENDED SEPTEMBER 2007
Objects
THE ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE OBJECTS OF
THE NATIONAL CHILDMINDING ASSOCIATION
IN THE LOCALITY NAMELY:-
(A) TO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE DAILY
CARE, RECREATION AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND IN PARTICULAR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE
OF 8 YEARS TO PROMOTE THE OBSERVANCE OF GOOD STANDARDS OF CHILDMINDING BY THE PARENTS
OF SUCH CHILDREN AND ALL PERSONS AND ORGANISATIONS PROVIDING SUCH FACILITIES.
(B)
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF CHILDMINDERS AND OTHER PERSONS PROVIDING
DAY CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN UNDER AND IN PARTICULARLY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE
OF 8 YEARS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO ALL ASPECTS OF THE CARE, RECREATION AND EDUCATION
OF SUCH CHILDREN AND PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH.
HISTORY, STRUCTURE AND OPERATING POLICIES
Together,
we can make such a difference
to Childminding in Bromley