How to be an Outstanding Childminder

Since Ofsted introduced its new graded system in April 2005 there has been increasing pressure on childminders to prove that they are running an ''outstanding'' business. Many parents admit that they would not even consider a childminder who has not at least achieved a ''good'' grading and they are prepared to pay more money and travel further to secure a place with an ''outstanding'' provider.

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