Finding inclusive child care provision for disabled children
Surestart
This leaflet available from Surestart looks at choosing and paying for childcare www.surestart.gov.uk
Childcarelink
The main search site for early years child care provision in the country is www.surestart.gov.uk The local information it contains varies considerably from area to area. Once the search reaches individual nurseries, for example, it is often possible to see “yes” highlighted against the words “special needs”, “special diet” and “wheelchair access”.
It is also possible to download the standards for full day care, childminding, out of school care, crèches and sessional care here.
The information can also be obtained by telephoning 0800 096 0296.
National Day Nurseries Association
This website has information on how to choose a nursery and a searchable database. www.ndna.org.uk
National Childminding Association
This website contains information on how to find a childminder. www.ncma.org.uk
Daycare Trust
This national childcare charity works to promote high-quality affordable childcare for all. www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted does not only inspect schools, 16 -19 education, local education authorities, teacher training institutions and youth work. In recent years it has also taken on the inspection and regulation of early years childcare, including childminders. Reports are available on the website. www.ofsted.gov.uk