New Mental Health Support Fund launched by Department of Health Minister RobinSwannMoH 👇

While it’s challenging for parents to afford the childcare they need, it’s also costly for providers to deliver a high quality service & Covid-19 has increased the challenges providers face. This is why it’s essential we see urgent investment in childcare bit.ly/3xWGFVm

Due to increased calls yesterday from registered childminders our CEO contacted both the Department of Health and Education raising concerns about registered childminding settings having to close awaiting PCR test results. The outcome can be seen below:

Here at the NICMA Office we are getting ready for Christmas and thought we would share this YouTube video of some Christmas craft ideas. We would love to see some of your crafts in the comments below. youtube.com/watch?v=TA3Xng…

NICMA Supports Infant Mental Health #strongerfromthestart #includinginfants Naomi Long MLA Mark H Durkan Colm Gildernew MLA @PamCameronMLA Rachel Woods Claire Sugden Gerry Carroll Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

We're launching the Registered Childminder Academy with Mid-Ulster Labour Market Partnership. We are aiming to train 25 participants to meet the minimum requirements as a registered childminder while providing mentorship with the Health and Social Care Trust Early Years team.🚀

Interested in joining our Registered Childminder Academy? You might have questions. Find out what Registered Childminder Sinead Daly has to say about becoming a Registered Childminder. For more information contact Grainne Scullion on 07517 472 271 or [email protected]

Are you over 18 & a resident of the Mid Ulster District Council? If you are unemployed, under-employed, at risk of redundancy or seeking career progression, you can register for our Registered Childminder Academy. Become a Registered Childminder & watch your new career soar.

Meet Grainne 👋🏻 one of our #NICMA Development Engagement Officers. Grainne is here to support your journey through our Registered Childminder Academy, whether it’s simply more information, guidance through the process of registration or questions when registered.😀

There are so many benefits to becoming a Registered Childminder. 😀 Childminding offers the opportunity to play a key role in the development of young people. Join our Registered Childminder Academy today. Contact Grainne Scullion on 07517 472 271 or [email protected]

How do you become a Registered Childminder? There are a few important steps to becoming a Registered Childminder but we are here to support our members throughout their journey. Join our Registered Childminder Academy. Contact Grainne 07517 472 271 or [email protected]

Start your New Year with a New Career as a Registered Childminder! Are you over 18 and a resident of the Mid Ulster District Council? If you are unemployed, under-employed, at risk of redundancy or seeking career progression, register for our Registered Childminder Academy.

Registration not only protects children & provides greater reassurance for parents and guardians, but it also supports YOU in offering the highest standards of service. Join our Registered Childminder Academy today. 📲 Grainne on 07517 472 271 or email [email protected]

Every time I meet P Lewsley Mooney CBE I learn so much! As ever grateful for her time, knowledge & all the important work NICMA do. Useful to discuss childminders priorities, how that aligns to our policy & other areas to work on. #ChildrenFirst

New hub to help keep children safe online launched by Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland, Department of Health and INEQE Safeguarding Group. Its aimed at parents, carers, professionals and young people, and is free to access. The hub can be found at onlinesafetyhub.safeguardingni.org NI Executive

Today we gave evidence to NI Assembly Committee for the Economy outlining the valuable and professional contribution that Registered Childminders and Approved Home Childcarers make not only to the economy but to children lives.

.Communities NI minister Gordon Lyons MLA met with representatives of NICMA today to discuss issues faced by childminders and childcarers. The Department works closely with the charity through its Labour Market Partnerships with 10 Partnerships currently training 146 new

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Great to help launch the latest report from NICMA. It focuses on challenges parents of children with disabilities or additional needs face when trying to access appropriate childcare. An important evidence base for the childcare strategy when it launches in the autumn.