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<cms:item xmlns:cms="http://www.arsdigita.com/cms/1.0" xmlns="http://www.esd.org.uk/standards/esdbody" oid="[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ESDService:{id=20}]"><cms:name>education-1-20</cms:name><cms:language>en</cms:language><cms:title>Childcare arrangements - childminding</cms:title><cms:dublinCore oid="[com.arsdigita.london.cms.dublin.DublinCoreItem:{id=20}]"><cms:name>education-1-20-dublin-metadata</cms:name><cms:dcAudience>General Public</cms:dcAudience><cms:dcCoverage>content="99XX" scheme="ONS SNAC"</cms:dcCoverage><cms:dcCoveragePostcode/><cms:dcCoverageSpatialRef/><cms:dcCoverageUnit/><cms:dcDateValid/><cms:dcDisposalReview/><cms:dcLanguage>en</cms:dcLanguage><cms:dcTemporalBegin/><cms:dcTemporalEnd/><cms:dcCreatorOwner>LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk</cms:dcCreatorOwner><cms:dcCreatorContact>LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk</cms:dcCreatorContact><cms:dcPublisher>Tameside MBC - LAWS project - http://laws.tameside.gov.uk</cms:dcPublisher><cms:dcRights/><cms:dcKeywords>childcare, arrangements, childminding</cms:dcKeywords></cms:dublinCore><cms:textAsset oid="[com.arsdigita.cms.TextAsset:{id=20}]"><cms:content><![CDATA[<h2>Education</h2><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><p><i>A childminder is a man or woman who looks after children from
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birth to eight years, in his/her own home, for more than two hours a day, and receives
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a reward for this service. This does not apply if the child is a close relative
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i.e. grandchild, niece or nephew.</i></p><hr/><p>
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Childminders are required to register with the local authority
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under the Children Act 1989. They must meet specified standards relating to their
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suitability as carers of children, the safety of premises and facilities, insurance,
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and record keeping, and checks are made on all members of the household over the
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age of 16 yrs. to several agencies. Childminders are inspected every year.
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</p><h2>
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How many children may childminders look after?
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</h2><p>
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The Children Act 1989 limits the number of children under 8yrs.
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in the care of childminders at any one time to 6 children, this includes the childminders
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own children. A childminder may not mind more than 3 children under 5yrs. The certificate
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will state how many children a childminder will care for. </p><ul>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#1">How do you find a childminder?</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#2">How do you choose a childminder?</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#3">Some points to consider</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#4">How do you settle your child
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with a childminder?</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#5">How much do childminders charge?</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#6">Contracts</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#7">Do you have to take anything
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to the childminders?</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#8">What other information will
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the childminder need?</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#9">What happens if your child
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is ill?</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#10">What happens if the childminder is ill?</a>
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="#11">What do you do if you are
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not happy about things at the childminders?</a>
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</li>
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</ul><h2>
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How do you find a childminder?
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</h2><p>
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'Word of mouth' is a good reference, ask friends or colleagues
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if they have used a registered childminder they have been happy with.
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</p><p>
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We can put you in touch with childminders who have vacancies, who
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live in your area or near your place of work or study. Alternatively fill in the
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<a href="/ccm/services/pid.jsp?pid=forms/20e">
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<strong>online form</strong>
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</a>
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<span class="gen">link to online form</span>
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and we will post the relevant information to your home address.
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</p><h2>
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How do you choose a childminder?
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</h2><p>
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Where possible visit several childminders and talk to them to
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see if the service they are offering is suitable for your child and your needs.
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Take a list of questions and any issues you want to bring up before you make a choice,
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tick them off, make notes as you go along. This will be a useful reminder for you
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and also places the arrangement on an organised and professional footing from the
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start.
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</p><h2>
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Some points to consider?
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</h2><ul>
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<li title="*">Take your child with you when you visit.</li>
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<li title="*">Always go to a registered childminder - ask to see their registration certificate.</li>
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<li title="*">Check they have up to date public liability insurance cover, ask for proof.</li>
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<li title="*">Look at the accommodation, is it safe, is there room to play?</li>
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<li title="*">Are there toys and books around?</li>
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<li title="*">Ask how many other children are in their care.</li>
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<li title="*">If there are children there, are they happy, settled and busy?</li>
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<li title="*">Will your child fit in?</li>
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<li title="*">Ask about the childminders typical day, do they take the children shopping,
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attend toddler or playgroup, go on visits or outings etc.?</li>
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<li title="*">How do they deal with unacceptable behavior?</li>
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<li title="*">How do they ensure the children in their care are treated with equal concern?</li>
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<li title="*">What training or experience do they have in looking after other peoples children?</li>
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<li title="*">What plans do they have in the vent of an emergency?</li>
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<li title="*">Which school or playgroup do they take children to?</li>
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<li title="*">When is the service available, meals, snacks etc., and how much do they charge?</li>
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<li title="*">Do you need to provide any equipment such as a buggy?</li>
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<li title="*">Are there any extras to pay e.g. overtime. sickness or holidays?</li>
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<li title="*">When do you have to pay?</li>
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<li title="*">What safety equipment is used - including car restraints?</li>
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<li title="*">Is there appropriate car insurance cover?</li>
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<li title="*">What pets do they have?</li>
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<li title="*">What happens if your child is ill - will they contact you?</li>
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<li title="*">Will they mind a sick child?</li>
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<li title="*">Will you be able to meet the rest of the family?</li>
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</ul><h2>
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How do you settle you child with a childminder?
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</h2><p>
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Try to arrange several visits with the childminder for you and
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your child. This will help them to become familiar with the new situation. Try leaving
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your child for a short time to start with, so they gradually get used to being left
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with the childminder.
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</p><h2>
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How much do childminders charge?
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</h2><p>
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All childminders are self-employed people, having responsibility
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for their own income, expenses, equipment, tax and national insurance. They set
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their own rates, therefore charges will vary from area to area and will be a private
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agreement between you and the childminder.
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</p><h2>
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Contracts
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</h2><p>
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You must always have a contract with the childminder that states
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the hours, fees, overtime rates, fees for non-attendance, meals provided, notice
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to be given etc. agreed by you both, signed and dated by both, with a copy each.
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</p><h2>
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Do you have to take anything to the childminders?
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</h2><p>
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It might be a good idea to take a favourite toy, and if you
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have a young baby the childminder may ask you to bring food, nappies etc. Make sure
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your child is dressed adequately for the time of year, the childminder may want
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to take your child out during the day. A change of clothes and shoes is a good idea
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too.
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</p><h2>
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What other information will the childminder
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need?
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</h2><p>
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Telephone numbers, names and addresses of:
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</p><ul>
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<li title="*">your place of work</li>
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<li title="*">your doctor and health visitor</li>
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<li title="*">an emergency contact number</li>
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<li title="*">what illnesses and immunisations your child has had</li>
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<li title="*">any allergies</li>
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<li title="*">what your child does / does not like to eat</li>
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<li title="*">your child's sleeping routine</li>
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<li title="*">any pet words or names</li>
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<li title="*">whether toilet trained</li>
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<li title="*">able to use a cup</li>
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<li title="*">eating implements etc.</li>
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</ul><p>
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<strong>
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Anything that will help your child
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to settle.
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</strong>
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</p><h2>
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What happens if your child is ill?
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</h2><p>
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Childminders do not normally look after sick children, as infection
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may spread to other children and their families. If your child becomes ill whilst
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in the care of the childminder you should be contacted Permission will also be needed
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to administer any prescribed medicine to your child.
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</p><h2>
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What happens if the childminder is ill?
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</h2><p>
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It is your responsibility to make alternative arrangements,
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though some childminders help to make arrangements between you and another childminder
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to cover for them
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</p><h2>
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What do you do if you are not happy about
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things at the childminders?
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</h2><p>
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Try to discuss any difficulties as soon as they arise to work
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out a solution. It is not a good idea to move your child from one person to another
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unless you really have to - children need stability and consistent care. If you
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are unable to resolve your difficulties and they relate to the quality of care,
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contact Ofsted: <strong>
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<a href="http://www.ofsted.gov.uk">www.ofsted.gov.uk
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</a>
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</strong>
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<span class="gen">link to external website</span>
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</p><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><span class="gen">postal address here</span><h3>
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<a href="/ccm/services/pid.jsp?pid=20"> Providing Information
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(20)
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