Keeping children safe during a flood

Posted by admin on June 9, 2008 Flood waters present a serious threat to personal health and safety, and children can be particularly at risk. Follow these simple rules to make sure your children remain safe. Floodwater areas Never allow children to play in floodwater areas, and wash floodwater-contaminated toys with hot water or disinfect them before they are used. You should also wash [...]

Fire safety advice for parents and child carers

Posted by admin on June 9, 2008 Fire and children Fires in the home kill dozens of children every year, accounting for nearly half of all accidental child deaths. Children are naturally drawn to the warmth and light of fire, but without the proper guidance this can turn into a dangerous fascination. Children under the age of 10 cause 6,000 fires a year. Talking [...]

Childcare information services

Posted by admin on June 9, 2008 Your local Children’s Information Service (CIS) can also advise you on childcare options and availability in your area. These services provide quality, impartial information and guidance on childcare, early education and other children’s services. They hold information on Ofsted registered childcare such as day nurseries, out-of-school clubs, pre-school playgroups and childminders, as well as unregistered childcare [...]

Childcare options

Posted by admin on June 9, 2008 our childcare options include: * Sure Start Children’s Centres - offer early learning, childcare, health advice and family support for families with children up to age five * crèches - provide occasional care for children under eight * [...]

Early years education

Posted by admin on June 9, 2008 All three and four year olds are entitled to twelve-and-a-half hours of free early years education a week, for 38 weeks a year, with a ‘registered provider’ such as a school, nursery or playgroup, regardless of income or circumstances. Some large employers provide registered early years education at the workplace. You can also use a registered [...]

Why choose a childminder?

Posted by admin on June 9, 2008 Using childcare in a home environment can be more flexible than other forms of childcare. Also, your children can enjoy real-life learning experiences like cooking, shopping, gardening, mealtimes and outings to the park and library. Childminders can be spontaneous, too - making the most of a sunny or unexpectedly snowy day as a great opportunity for [...]

Resources for local authorities

Posted by admin on June 9, 2008 Whether you’re a children’s information service, childcare team or employer you will find the following leaflets of interest. You can view the leaflets by clicking the leaflet titles. NCMA also offers a range of leaflets aimed at childminders and parents which you can distribute in your area. Visit the parent library and childcarer library to download [...]

Posted by admin on June 9, 2008 Are you struggling to pay for childcare? More parents than ever before can get help with the cost of childcare. Childcare element of Working Tax Credit The amount of Tax Credit you are entitled to depends on how much you earn and how many hours you work, although even families with an income of up to around [...]