Little Stars Childminding Service by Laura Smith

I’m all for todays announcements but please Do not be fooled!

Todays announcement is a vote grabber, which is why it is not being rolled out for 18 months plus.

To people planning to have families in the future the announcements sound amazing but..

-these hours are FUNDED, not FREE!

-childcare providers rarely get paid a reasonable amount for funded hours.

-if childcare providers are not paid a reasonable fee for funded hours by the local authority they will have to charge a top-up fee to parents.

-if top-up fees are disallowed by the government, childcare providers will not be able to afford to offer funded care.

-if childcare providers are forced to offer funded spaces they will all close down and there will be no childcare.

No wonder nurseries and childminders are closing all over the country.

There also incentivising new childminders to join but not supporting those already in the sector

*Not mine but permission to share*

Wondering how to talk to your child about the news? Head to BBC Tiny Happy People: https://bbc.in/3epIC7E

Haven’t been on the page for a while but busy summer holidays started with stocking up on the kids favourites, taking advantage of the skate park/ green space across the road and gate crashing a bowling birthday party one of them we’re invited to.

Day 2 of Half term, another park visit and walk to the Libary for some activities and books 🤓

Been a while since I posted in here but enjoying a warm afternoon at the park with the mindees # halfterm fun

🌟📣 Did you know, your 2 year old could be eligible for up to 15 hrs a week of funded quality early learning at Ofsted-registered childcare settings such as day nurseries, childminders and playgroups? 🎨🧒

Find out more ▶️ https://www.asklion.co.uk/kb5/nottingham/directory/advice.page?id=1C3qNYA_meE

☎️ Families Information Service 0800 458 4114

Free Childcare for 2 Year Olds | Ask Lion - Nottingham City Directory The Early Learning Programme (ELP) for 2-Year-Olds is a Government initiative that provides free childcare places for eligible 2-year-olds. Eligible children will be entitled up to 15 hours per week of free early education for a total of 38 weeks. Free places are available in participating childcare...