About National childminding association
National Childminding Association: Providing Quality Childcare Services in England and Wales
Welcome to PACEY - the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. We are a national organization that represents childminders, early years workers, and nannies in England and Wales. Our mission is to provide quality childcare services that meet the needs of children, parents, and caregivers.
At National Childminding Association (NCA), we believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life. That's why we work tirelessly to promote high standards of care for children across England and Wales. We are committed to supporting our members by providing them with access to training, resources, and networking opportunities.
Our History
The National Childminding Association was founded in 1977 as a charity dedicated to promoting quality childcare services across the UK. Since then, we have grown into one of the largest organizations representing childminders, early years workers, and nannies in England and Wales.
Our Members
We represent over 25,000 members who provide childcare services for more than 200,000 children across England and Wales. Our members come from all walks of life but share a common goal – providing high-quality care for children.
Our Services
At NCA, we offer a range of services designed to support our members' professional development:
Training: We offer a wide range of training courses designed specifically for childminders, early years workers, nannies as well as those who want to become one.
Resources: Our website provides access to an extensive library of resources including articles on best practices in childcare service provision; templates such as contracts or policies; toolkits like safeguarding or business planning guides; webinars on various topics related with early childhood education etc.
Networking Opportunities: We organize events throughout the year where our members can connect with other professionals working within their field or attend conferences where they can learn about new developments within their industry.
Membership Benefits: Our members receive a range of benefits including access to our legal helpline, discounted insurance rates, and discounts on training courses.
Our Impact
At NCA, we are proud of the impact we have had on the childcare industry in England and Wales. We have been instrumental in shaping government policy around childcare services and advocating for better working conditions for childminders, early years workers, and nannies.
We have also played a key role in promoting best practices within the industry. Our training courses are designed to help our members provide high-quality care that meets the needs of children and their families. We believe that by providing quality childcare services, we can help children reach their full potential.
Conclusion
National Childminding Association is committed to providing quality childcare services across England and Wales. We represent over 25,000 members who provide care for more than 200,000 children. Our mission is to promote high standards of care by supporting our members' professional development through training courses; resources like articles or templates; networking opportunities such as events or conferences; membership benefits like legal helpline or discounted insurance rates etc. Join us today if you want to be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children!