NCMA - subscribe or remain independant?

[Ruthierhyme]

I'd like to see those that don't join up , given as much ~ if not more support ~ free access to documents/ insurance & legal issues as well as all information on local networking facilities/opportunities that are running in the childminders area.

Just not sure what is and isn't on offer at the moment ... which is perhaps one reason why the NCMA is an easier option !!?

[sarahnev707]

Ruth i totally agree! As a non-member I feel I don't get any support or back-up whatsoever - all my policies, procedures, documents and other stuff have come from places I have found and researched, plus other childminders who kindly post their stuff on forums like this one. But on the plus side, I don't think any of the parents I mind for give a hoot if I'm affiliated to a big organisation or not - so long as their child is happy, making friends, playing well and produces the odd picture.... until something goes wrong.... hmmmm still undecided! Sarah x