Information for Childminders

Contents

• Becoming a childminder
• Support for childminders

Support for childminders

Essential contacts

• Do you have safeguarding concerns about a child?
  contact Cheshire East Consultation Service (CHECS)
• Do you have an allegation about an adult who works or volunteers with children?
  contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
• Funding information and support –  FEEE Team
  Email: FEEE.TeamEast@cheshireeast.gov.uk, Phone: 01270 685888 
• SEND support - Portage, Quality and Inclusion Practitioners
  Email: EarlyYearsSenHelpline@cheshireeast.gov.uk 

For the following enquiries, email: Earlyyearsandchildcareteam@cheshireeast.gov.uk or phone: 01625 374182: 

• Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements, and Ofsted regulations support – Childcare Development Team
• Training enquiries – Training and Professional Development Officer
• Quality and curriculum support – Portage, Quality and Inclusion Practitioners

Family Hubs

Our Family Hubs have a range of activities and resources that are available for Childcare providers to access, including sensory rooms, toy libraries and cafés. You can find more information on the Family Hubs page.

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