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NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 11th September 2010
Bromley Early Years -
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NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 11th September 2010
Job adverts
Childminding Network Development Co-
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 3rd October 2009
NCMA NEWSLETTERS
To view the NCMA’s recent e-
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 3rd October 2009
Do you help your afterschool children with their spellings?
DCSF have now produced a downloadable publication to support teachers and parents with teaching children to spell.
The National Strategies has produced the Support for Spelling support materials to help primary schools improve the teaching of spelling. The materials are aligned to the Letters and Sounds materials produced for Early Years and KS1 for the teaching of phonics and early spelling, and will therefore support teachers in ensuring progression in spelling and in the direct teaching of spelling from KS1 into KS2.
For download options follow the link http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=downloadoptions&PageMode=spectrum&ProductId=DCSF-
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 3rd October 2009
Ofsted’s October Newsletter
To view this newsletter and others view this link
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 17th October 2009
THE PROVIDERS FORUM
To view information about the providers forum to be held in October click here. Also
click here to download a code of practice document on entitlement for 3-
NEWS ITEM PULISHED 5th November 2009
Care for diabetic children
An article is being written for a childcare magazine, aimed at giving practical tips to childminders who care for diabetic children. The deadline is November 20th, and Dawn would love to speak to a childminder who has had experience of this. If you are interested please contact Dawn on dfpapc@aol.com
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 5th November 2009
NCMA newsletter
To view the NCMA’s October addition click here. You can also sign up to receive
their monthly emails on their website.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 14th September 2009
Nominate friends and family for a new kitchen!
An advertising campaign for Ikea is looking for real people to surprise with a brand
new kitchen, based around our Croydon Ikea branch.
As it has to be a surprise, they
are looking for people to nominate a friend or family member who they think really
deserves this, whilst keeping it a secret from them.
It would be great for this wonderful
opportunity to go to a really deserving person so do want to nominate their friends
or colleagues?
For more information, send your details to us Monkey Kingdom, along
with the home town/city of the nominee (they are unfortunately restricted to those
living within or near the M25) to kitchen@monkeykingdom.com or call 0207 749 3143
or download leaflet.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 8TH December 2009
Safer Food, better business for childminders
The Food Standards Agency has produced
a 48 page pack of information that covers key hygiene issues as well as how to work
with children with food allergies
The book can be downloaded
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/sfbbcmcomplete.pdf
or you can email for a copy foodstandards@ecgroup.co.uk
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 8TH December 2009
DCSF Consultation
DCSF are consulting on the issue of reciprocal childcare arrangements
between friends. This was an issue that BCMA flagged up to both the NCMA and Ofsted
a few months ago with regard to a website advertising reciprocal childcare.
Visit
www.dcsf.gov.uk/consultations
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 8TH December 2009
Information Sharing
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/strategy/deliveringservices1/informationsharing/informationsharing/?cidm=booklet
DCSF
have produced guidance and supporting materials to help practitioners make decisions
about information sharing.
These can be downloaded from the link or a copy can be
ordered.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 9th January 2010
Bromley Mencap Childminding Networks
I am very pleased to say that Bromley Mencap Childminding Networks have been assessed
and re-
As part of the assessment the NCMA assessor selected at random 2 of our lovely Childminders
to visit with me to chat about their practice and the network. The remainder of
the time she spent at Bromley Mencap with me looking through my files and monitoring
my paperwork! She left mid-
The Bromley Mencap Childminding Network provides a service for children with learning disabilities. Registered childminders offer a service that reflects the differing needs of the families and children who use it. Children are carefully matched with the childminders who have undertaken specialist training to be able to care for them.
If you are interested in joining or knowing more about the Network please contact me at Bromley Mencap: 020 8466 0790 or email carol.harris@bromleymencap.org
Carol Harris -
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 17th January 2010
Useful website
http://nurturestore.co.uk/ has been recommended by a childminder, with many ideas including craft suggestions.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 24th January 2010
Safer Internet Day: Tuesday 9th February 2010
European Safer Internet Day (SID) is supported by countries throughout Europe and during the week, a range of activities will be taking place across the continent to help protect young people online. The theme for SID10 is ‘Think Before You Post’ and we hope to make the whole week (from Monday 8th February – Friday 12th February 2010) a week of action in the UK.
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/saferinternetdayuk/
Why not use this day to look at how you keep children in your care safe on the internet. Maybe time to write a policy, chat with the children and look at some related safety websites. Links to the Every Child Matters Outcome, Stay Safe, and the EYFS Welfare Requirement, Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 21st February 2010
NCMA Newsletter
To view the latest NCMA newsletter click here. You can also sign up for regular updates from the Association by signing up on their website.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 23rd March 2010
NCMA’s manifesto
The NCMA have launched their manifesto for the forthcoming general election. Follow the links for further information
http://www.ncma.org.uk/pdf/manifesto_v5_small.pdf
http://www.cypnow.co.uk/bulletins/Daily-
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 23rd March 2010
Reciprocal Childcare
A while back we highlighed concerns about websites that were promoting un registered reciprocal childcare. Ofsted have now made it clear their policy on the matter:
http://www.cypnow.co.uk/bulletins/Daily-
http://www.ncma.org.uk/news_and_events/news/january_to_june_2010/reciprocal_childcare_ruling.aspx
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 22nd April 2010
NCMA Newsletter
To view the NCMA’s latest newsletter, please click here. Or to find out more information about how to receive news letters from the NCMA, click here.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 22nd April 2010
NVQ level 3
To find out more information about doing an NVQ level 3 at Orpington College, please click here.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 13th June 2010
Factsheet on Number and Ages Childminders may care for-
Click here to view the web link
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 13th June 2010
Ofsted Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter to keep up to speed on developments in inspection and regulation, put the best of good practice in context, take part in consultations and choose from their latest published findings.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 13th June 2010
NCMA Newsletter
To view the NCMA’s latest newsletter and other recent publications click here.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 13th June 2010
Available Job
Bromley Mencap are currently looking to extend their team and are therefore advertising a part time post for a Childminding Network Development Worker. Click here to view the advert.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 13th June 2010
National Childminding Week:
June 12th -
Why not celebrate this occasion by paying Gambado’s a visit. All childminders will
receive free entry into Gambado and all children for only £5. Please bring your registered
ID and quote Mary Poppins at reception to receive this offer.
Read more at the netmums
webiste
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 12th October 2010
NCMA newsletter
The latest NCMA newsletter has recently been published, this can be accessed with all their other issues on their website.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 12th October 2010
New web page!
BCMA’s new web page is about a new software system called ‘Baby’s Days’. To view please click here.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 17th October 2010
Congratulations! Bromley Childminders are still top of the local league table!
Ofsted's latest figures on childminders' inspections carried out since the introduction of EYFS on 1st September 2008 until 30 June 2010, published by Ofsted at the end of July 2010, show that more Bromley Childminders are Outstanding or Good than all the local boroughs!
From the 208 childminders inspected, 51 were graded Outstanding and a further 137 good.
If you would like to access the details of any local authority then visit the Ofsted website
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 16th November 2010
Important Notice about Childminder Drop In Groups
Princes Plain Childminder Drop In Group at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church Lane, Bromley CommonPlease note that the above Drop In Group will not run until further notice due to health and safety issues. Bromley Council hope to resolve this situation as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 16th November 2010
NCMA Newsletter
The latest NCMA newsletter, is available on their website along with all their other publications.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 14th December 2010
NSPCC prepare magical ‘Letters from Santa’ campaign
Soon, excited children up and down the country will be waiting anxiously by their letterboxes; eagerly awaiting their Letters from Santa, courtesy of the NSPCC
The NSPCC has worked very closely with their representatives in the North Pole over the last few months, and Santa has decided to send personalised letters to every child on the ‘Letters from Santa’ list!
For a suggested donation of £5, a letter will be personalised and placed upon Santa’s sleigh for delivery over the Christmas period to a child (or big kid!) that’s special to you. Every pound is warmly received as it will help the NSPCC continue to provide help and support to vulnerable children.
Each Letter from Santa will make a significant difference to the lives of children
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All of the personalised Letters from Santa will be posted in time for Christmas. Letters can be ordered through the NSPCC Wishes website, where you can find Christmas eCards, Corporate eCards and Letters from Father Christmas. You can even make a donation to Charity!
Letters from Santa with the NSPCC are easy to order, so it couldn't be simpler to support the NSPCC this Christmas
So, please help to put smiles on the faces of the nation’s children this festive season, starting with a magical Letter from Santa himself!
News Item published 4th April 2011
New Website
A new website has been launched which offers hundreds of free Foundation Stage and
Key Stage 1 teaching resources. It has a large selection of role-
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 4th April 2011
New Policies on the Website!
We have been advised by a childminder that there is an omission in our Lost Child Policy. It should include a statement saying that Ofsted need to be informed when a child goes missing. We have updated this policy. We have also made a childminding transition policy. Both can be accessed on the New Downloads page.
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 12th May 2011
BCMA’s website writer is now a published author!
To find out more about her book and the articles she writes in a monthly magazine
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 30th May 2011
First Aid Inquiries
For First Aid Inquiries please call 0208 461 6271
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 30th May 2011
Bromley Childminders are still the best in the area!
Ofsted have released the latest set of inspection figures for inspections between 1st September 2008 and 31st March 2011. An amazing 23% of Bromley Childminders are Outstanding (65 childminders) and a further 65 % good (186 childminders). Bromley are well above the national average and also beating all their neighbouring boroughs for good and outstanding childminders! Well done Bromley!
When you analyse the data even further into the different areas inspected against the figures are even better. For example:
How well does the setting work in partnership with others 35% outstanding and 59% good
The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 34% 60%
The extent to which children make a positive contribution 30% 63%
For further information on all boroughs in the country visit
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 30th May 2011
Our Newsletter
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NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 13th November 2011
Updates from OFSTED
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 13th November 2011
Updates from OFSTED
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 13th November 2011
Updates from OFSTED
NEWS ITEM PUBLISHED 13th November 2011
Annual Report by Local Authority
The Local Authority have recently had their annual assessment of children's services. It was great to see that Childminders were included in the feeback letter:
'There has been an increase in the proportion of good or better registered childminding'
A full copy of the report is available on the Ofsted website
