CHILDCARE IN GOSPORT
A busy working family, or just in need of some special help...we all want the very best level of care and attention for our children outside of the home and school environment.

But how do we know who or what to choose? There are so many things to think of Safety, Trust, Expense, Special Needs - find out about these issues and more.

Hampshire Children's Information Service
This free and impartial service provides information regarding all types of childcare and help with paying for childcare in the Hampshire area.

The website includes a search facility for finding local childcare services as well as other useful information to support local families. www.hants.gov.uk/childcare or call 0845 603 5620
Download the Newsletter for more information and the Brokerage Referal Form.

HAMPSHIRE CHILDREN & FAMILIES FORUM
Aims to support children, young people and their families. Their Out of School Clubs in Gosport provides an excellent signpost for out of school childcare in Gosport. Visit their website now for more information. Web: http://www.hcff.org.uk

NATIONAL CHILDMINDING ASSOCIATION
We asked Sue Wing, NCMA Childminding Development and Network Coordinator who is based at the Haven Early Years Centre in Gosport to explain more about her work:

"My role is to provide advice, guidance, information and support to new and existing registered childminders and home based carers on all aspects of providing a quality childcare service, to meet the requirements of individual children and their families within the local area.

NCMA Drop-in/Support groups are held on Tuesday’s at The Haven Children’s Centre in Gosport and Oak Meadow Children’s Centre in Fareham from 9.30am – 11.30am.  Regular activities include craft, messy play, singling and outdoor play, together with healthy snacks for children and a chance to network with other childminders and home based carers.  Parents and children are also very welcome."

Things to know: Gosport Registered Childminders    

• Did you know that all Gosport Registered Childminder are regulated and inspected by Ofsted;
• Gosport Registered Childminders are fully insured and checked through the CRB (criminal records bureau);
• Many hold a level three qualification in childcare;
• Gosport Registered Childminders take and collect children from Gosport pre-schools, nurseries and schools everyday;
• Some Gosport Childminders offer Early years Nursery education within their home-based setting, sharing the care between the local pre-school.

You can contact Sue on: Mobile: 07793 849960 or Email: sue.wing@ncma.org.uk for more information visit the NCMA Website: http://www.ncma.org.uk

GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Follow the link to find out more or visit GBC's Web: http://www.gosport.gov.uk/welcome or download the Childcare Services in Gosport Information Sheet for more details

WOODPECKERS CHILDCARE
Woodpeckers Childcare Limited operates throughout Gosport and Lee-on-Solent providing Breakfast & After School Clubs, plus a Holiday Play Scheme that opens every school holiday. They provide fun and activities for children as young as 4 years, right up to 14 year olds. Download more information from Woodpeckers Childcare