Just saying hello

[whirlygiggle]

Hi, i have just joined mumsnet and have plucked up enough courage to write something! I am a mum and a childminder so thought i'd start here... i haven't got anything to say other than hello at the moment, (god, this sounds awfull...hope someone reads this...?!)

Come on Kcemum - where are the network co-ordinators in your area Whirlygiggle only needs one to contact

Honestly not sure because I only belong to a group not network(now I'm feeling unprofessional(blush))unless they are the same thing which I doubt.

Are these groups run by childminders or another organisation?

Try \link{http://www.bassetlaw-pct.nhs.uk/publications/newsletters/2003/newsletter_november_2003%20.pdf/network}

P7

Sorry copy& paste

nope..page could not be found?

Networks are often funded by Surestart but run by councils or NCMA branches (I think) Norfolk is slightly different as Childminding Matters is a charity (I think)

do you know what...i will phone the CIS on Monday....they should have the info shouldn't they?

network

another go p7

Thanks for that... not my area though..either i am going to have to be specific about where i am or find it for myself!!! Thanks for the support though!! I feel like I've known you both ages!!!

Good idea about CIS

Kcemum - don't worry about your group - if it's active (& twice a week is) then a network wouldn't be able to do much more - keeping people motivated is the main thing (IMO)

It's the 6 weekly inspection that helps - now OFSTED is only inspecting every three years it gives parents some security to know that an outsider comes to visit every 6 weeks and checks up on H&S and "Good Practice" - I really like it - but some C/Mers see it as intrusive.

But I'm from a civil Service background and like to have QA and standards being seen to be checked

do they come to every members house every 6 weeks?

whirlygiggle try www.nottinghamandcountychildminding.orgor ask cis if they have a contact number for Anne Soar

Sarah Edwards 01777 700323 Nottingham & County Childminding Assocation

To find out more about childminding networks in Nottingham City, please phone Joy Mitchell on 9150728

Might get you a local number if you contact one of them - not usre how uptodate the nos are - sorry

Yes WG - we talk about the childrens development, business practice, training etc it was a bit nerve racking for the first few visits - but I had OFSTED here for 4 hrs the other day and was able to ignor her as I was so used to being observed

Thanks kcemum! That looks promising!

Wow! i should have done this ages ago!! I feel so much better!! I bet you were going to talk about far more interesting thing tonight weren't you before i hijacked your evening!!!

I love C/Ming - hate the wage - love the internet- love MN

But I'm going to bed - see you soon

KMc

Me too, Night Night both of you !

Found another contact for you

Childcare link on 0800 096 02 96
or www.childcarelink.gov.uk

These are for searching for a network childminder but i'm sure they will give you the relevant numbers. HTH

Hi whirlygiggle, I am a childminder too. Welcome to the mumsnet childminders club.

Hi Feelingold - just as I'm off to bed someone new comes on

BTW did you know that for ages I thought you were feeling gold rather than feeling old

Hi feelingold

This is addictive isn't it?

OOOOOO YES!!!!!