Useful Websites
Child Accident Prevention Trust
A national charity in the United Kingdom committed to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result of accidents. Relating to standard 4,5 and 6.
National Childminding Association (NCMA)
The National Childminding Association is the only national charity and membership organisation that speaks on behalf of registered childminders in England and Wales. We promote quality registered childminding so that children, families and communities can benefit from the best in childcare and education. Relates to all 14 standards.
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
Helps organisations make safer recruitment decisions by providing wider access to criminal record information. This helps employers in the public, private and voluntary sectors identify candidates who may be unsuitable for certain work, especially that involving contact with children.
The Disability Rights Commission
A useful resource if you have a question about disability. Relates to standards 9 and 10.
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
On this website you can find; Childminder reports from April 2005, ‘Are you ready for your inspection?’ publication, Self Evaluation Form, What to do with your CRB disclosure form?
Morton Michel
Offers childminders a complete range of top quality products to support their business needs, including public liability insurance and childminding documents.
British Nutrition Foundation
Provides you with information relating to healthy eating, energy and nutrients and nutritional requirements. Relates to standard 8.
Birth to Three
For information on the birth to three matters framework.