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Home based childcare

Natalie Davies

Task 1.3
Sources of support

Local authority
Your local authority will have co-ordinators that will help to support people studying or working in early years. They will put you onto a pre-registration briefing to help you with the process. On the briefing they will also give information on the training they offer.
The local authority will offer other training where necessary. E.g paediatric first aid, safe guarding. They also have a duty to provide EYFS training. The local authority can be contacted directly.

Childminding team
Direct line 0161-219-2726
Email address; childmindg@manchester.gov.uk
Website; www.manchester.gov.uk/childminding

Local childminder drop in meetings
Going to these meetings will give you the opportunity to meet other childminders in your area. This will give you some support and you can ask for advice on any childminding issues you may have. Local childminding drop in meetings will also give you the opportunity to get information on any free training. For information on these meetings contact your local authority childcare co-ordinator, or family services.
0161-219-2726

Local children's Centre’s
Local children's Centre’s may arrange drop in classes for childminders. This will give you the opportunity to bring the children you care for. It will give them a chance to play with other children and help them to socialise away from familiar settings. For more information visit your local sure start Centre. Alternatively visit www.manchester.fsd.org.uk for more information about their services.

Online Childminding forums
Childminding forums can provide lots of support for home based childminders. It is easily accessible, with childminders from different back grounds. E.g childminders working with special needs children. There are also some forums that parents use which are great when wanting a parent’s opinion. Some good forums to use are; www.childmindinghelp.co.uk www.netmums.com

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