Early Years
Janet King: Valuing childminding in practice, not just in principle
Published May 11, 2026
Childminders deliver essential, high-quality care for families, but declining numbers highlight growing pressures on the system. Janet King, Sector Manager for Education and Childcare at NCFE, argues, during National Childminding Week (11-17 May), that recognition must now be backed by sustainable funding and policy support.
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