Childcare Information
Anyone who lives or works with children knows it is an incredibly rewarding experience. Children are funny, honest, enthusiastic and energetic. They are also demanding and vulnerable, which is why it is crucial that professional childcarers have the right training, qualifications and support.
All information regarding childcare and support in finding relevant services is available through Hampshire County Council’s Children and Family Information Team.
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/childcare/parents/cis/cfit-contact.htm
The children and families outreach worker for the East Hampshire district is Sarah Mulholland. Sarah can be contacted on the below information:
Sarah Mulholland
Childcare and Family Information Team (CFIT) Outreach Worker - South and East Services for Young Children
Hampshire County Council
Mill Hill Children's Centre,
Mill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7DB
Tel: 02392 259906
Mobile: 0751 508 4138
Email: sarah.mulholland@hants.gov.uk
Website: www.hants.gov.uk/childcare
Blog: http://sfyccfit.wordpress.com/
The blog is a good place to search first for information. From here you can be directed to Sarah. Sarah can provide support to families in searching for the right childcare for their child/children, including information on special needs requirements.
Please also look on www.fid.hants.gov.uk where you can search for childcare.
For enquiries about childminding please contact the NCMA - National Childminding Association.
NCMA in Basingstoke is the nearest local branch 01256 359090. They will be able to direct you to the right person and information.
NCMA are a Hampshire County Council commissioned service who work as part of the Local Development Teams and who support childminders.
www.ncma.org.uk
The Ofsted website also has vast amounts of information about childminding, out of school provision and Early Years Provision and gives guidance about registering a provision and also.
www.ofsted.gov.uk
Rural Areas Play Project (RAPP)
The Rural Areas Play Project (RAPP) was established in 2006 by the Out of School Childcare Coordinator. In its first year alone RAPP won the Daycare Trust Partners in Excellence award Award for 'Promoting Children's Wellbeing'.
RAPP has grown in success over the last six years and has a passion for natural and outdoor play. For further information on the project and to book activities please see the related link below to the Get Active Now website, where you will be guided through the registration and booking process.
Out of School Provision in East Hampshire - List of holiday playschemes, afterschool and breakfast clubs in East Hampshire.
Enquiries
For all childcare related enquiries please see the above information for contact details for Hampshire County Council.
For enquiries related to the Rural Areas Play Project (RAPP) please contact Lisa Clements on 01730 234384 or lisa.clements@easthants.gov.uk
Netmums - Listings of childcare programs, activities for young people and much more.
Every Child Matters - Change for Children is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19.
Ofsted - The official body for inspecting schools and out of school provisions. Provides links to school reports and official publications as well as a FAQ and contact details.
Out of School Provision in East Hampshire - List of holiday playschemes, afterschool and breakfast clubs in East Hampshire.
www.getactivenow.org.uk -for the Rural Areas Play Project