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The National Childminding Association: Promotes quality registered childminding so that children, families and communities can benefit from the best in childcare and education. |
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Scottish Childminding Association: Email: childminding@dial.pipex.com Tel: 01786 445377 |
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Pre-School Learning Alliance : A national education charity specialising in pre-school education and care. At local level they offer a range of pre-school learning training courses for parents, staff and volunteers. Email: pla@pre-school.org.uk Tel: 020 7833 0991 |
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Northern Ireland Childminding Association: Tel: 028 9181 1015 |
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Childminding Forum |
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National Association of Early Years Professionals: The professional association for all who work with young children, whether in the private sector, for a Local Authority in Education, Social Services, a Health Trust or in any of the many other spheres of employment covering the care and education of young children. |
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webtots.co.uk: A website for the toddler to interact with. Colouring book cartoon character (frank), Father Christmas and Christmas Carols to sing along to and more. |
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Whattodowiththekids: Ever wondered what to with the kids during the holidays? Visit whattodowiththekids.co.uk for a Nationwide list of child friendly places to visit. |
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National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries: Organisation promoting play matters. |
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ChildCareLink: ChildcareLink provides details of local childcare providers in England and Scotland as well as general information about childcare. |
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Department for Education & Employment: Early Years Funding Team Offers info on Government policy re: free nursery places for 3 - 4 year olds. Contact your local authority's early years and development department for info on childcare planning and policy. |
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Department for Education and Skills : The Government's website for working in Early Years, Childcare and Playwork. |
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Home Office Immigration and Nationality Dept: For info on regulations concerning employing au pairs who are non-EU nationals. Tel: 0870 6067766 |
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Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted): On 1 September 2001, Ofsted became responsible for the regulation of childcare in England. |
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parentcentre.gov.uk: UK Government information for parents who want to help their children learn. Offers information and advice about your child's learning and the English education system. |
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Sure Start: The offical website for Sure Start's National Childcare Recruitment Campaign, providing information on working in Childcare, Early Years and Playwork! |
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Barnado's Giving Children Back Their Future: Barnardo's helps the most vulnerable children and young people transform their lives and fulfil their potential. |
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Bookstart: Bookstart is Booktrust's national 'books for babies' programme. It is a national scheme offering free books to every child and advice to every parent. It encourages parents and carers to share books with children from a very early age and is based on the belief that it's never too soon to share books with babies. |
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Busy Little Ones: Find out about all the great local activities for you and your little one. There are a range of useful resources for mums, dads, grandparents and any other care givers. Free to use for both parents and teachers! Whether you're looking for baby signing, toddler groups, swimming classes, baby massage, antenatal exercise classes, baby yoga, and much more, you'll find local activities on busylittleones.co.uk. |
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Parents In Touch is an educational information site for people with children of all ages. It explains all the schooling terminology, gives information on teaching methods, subject matter & advice on how parents can help. It offers: Guidance through all stages of education and child development; Advice by highly experienced professionals in child care, child development & education; A forum for parents; Answers to the questions that all parents ask; Resources for parents & teachers; Worksheets, SATS & other exam papers. |
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Educational Toys Directory |
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Welcome to the brand new Childminding Treasures website we are a website for childminders, we have an online shop, a free to join forum and a chance to make friends with other like minded childminders as well as free resources and activity idea's |
