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Not before time

I just wanted to thank Penny Tassoni for including childminders in her parent's guide to a sense of time ('In the past', 17 July). Having complained in the past that childminders were being excluded from these guides, I am pleased to see that they're now being included.

Having complained in the past that childminders were being excluded from these guides, I am pleased to see that they're now being included.

One of childminding's many strengths is that child-minders have the opportunity to give children lots of time and attention throughout the day on an individual basis.

I feel it is time for other childcare professionals to appreciate the excellent care and education offered by childminders and features such as this will help to achieve this.

Erika Willson Co-ordinator, Devon Childminding Association Network

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