Childminders have launched a change.org petition against proposals
put forward by Elizabeth Truss MP to deregulate childminders. The
campaign has attracted support from registered childminders (past
& present), as well as respected professionals from the wider early
years sector and concerned parents.
These proposals threaten a two-tier system of childcare, where only some
children will be able to access care regulated by Ofsted.
Childminders have worked tirelessly to meet the standards set by Ofsted and
provide high quality care and education within a home setting. These proposals
would destroy much of this work
We want assurance from government that they will build upon the significant
progress that has been made in the childminding sector in recent years,
ensuring that this is a step forward with positive benefits to all, but especially
for children.
From what I can gather,parents would no longer be allowed to use childcare vouchers and tax credits towards childcare fees if using a childminder,so it is an issue that certainly would affect parents greatly.
I cannot post the link to the petition here,but further information can be found on the NCMA homepage.
You could really make a huge difference in supporting this cause.