The role of Ofsted in the registration and inspection of childminders is the subject of a conference in London on 5 June, organised by the National Childminding Association. It will be addressed by Maggie Smith, director of Ofsted's early years inspectorate, and employment and equal opportunities minister Margaret Hodge. On 12 June, during National Childminding Week, the NCMA is holding a conference on diversity, with speakers professor of early childhood education Iram Siraj-Blatchford and cultural strategist and broadcaster Alex Pascall. For details, contact Jeannette Elliott at the NCMA on 020 8290 8976, fax 020 8290 6834 or Jeannette.Elliott@ncma.org.uk
The role of Ofsted in the registration and inspection of childminders is the subject of a conference in London on 5 June, organised by the National Childminding Association. It will be addressed by Maggie Smith, director of Ofsted's early years inspectorate, and employment and equal opportunities minister Margaret Hodge. On 12 June, during National Childminding Week, the NCMA is holding a conference on diversity, with speakers professor of early childhood education Iram Siraj-Blatchford and cultural strategist and broadcaster Alex Pascall. For details, contact Jeannette Elliott at the NCMA on 020 8290 8976, fax 020 8290 6834 or Jeannette.Elliott@ncma.org.uk
