Competition reminders

Don't forget to enter the two fantastic competitions we have for you in the April edition.
Pg 24 - The Childminding Shop are giving away 2 life cycle layer puzzles. Simply email us 'layer puzzle offer' with your name and address to enter.
Pg 36 - TTS are giving away Prince and Princess cloaks. Simply email us 'cloak offer' with your name and address to enter.www.essentialchildminder.co.uk/Subscribe.html

Childminders prevented from offering free places to parents

Please click on the link to read the article.
http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/news/bulletin/NurseryWorldUpdate/article/1065037/?DCMP=EMC-CONNurseryWorldUpdate

Ofsted registration fees

Please click on link below to see details of current Ofsted registration fees.
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home/Forms-and-guidance/Browse-all-by/Other/General/Childcare-registration-form-Paying-fees-for-application-and-continued-registration-on-the-Early-Years-Register-and-Childcare-Register

Moonwalk

Kerry a member of our Cheeky Monkey childminding group is bravely doing the moonwalk in aid of Breast Cancer on 14th May 2011. Please click this link to sponsor her & this very worthy cause. Thank you!
http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/beehive_mums

Also don't forget to let us know of any charity events you organise or are part of. Send us the details at info@essentialchildminder.co.uk and we will do a shout out for you.

Mini-beasts

We need your help!
Do you have any weird or wonderful mini-beasts or insects as pets? If so, please could you send photos of them to us for the May edition of ECM. Email: info@essentialchildminder.co.uk (no children in the photos though please)www.essentialchildminder.co.uk

Mother's Day

So how was your Mother's Day? I hope you were spoilt? Have parents commented on things that the minded children made for their mummy's? Share your experiences with us.
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New Edition Out Today

Click on the image above to access the latest edition of The Essential Childminder Magazine out today.

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