Department of Health updates advice on medicines in pregnancy and storing breast milk
The Department of Health has updated its Pregnancy and Birth to Five books. They include new advice on storing breast milk and the best medicines to take during pregnancy. Expectant mothers and new parents will be given the books by their midwives and health visitors. Visit http://www.dh.gov.uk source: http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/news/950317/Updated-Advice/
NCMA updates its information on changes to legislation that may affect childminders picking up and dropping off by car
If childminders take children to and from school or take groups out by car as part of their childminding business they may be subject to private vehicle (PHV) licensing requirements. The NCMA advises that childminders check with their local authority Licensing Department as to how they are interpreting the change and, if they find they will need a licence to contact their insurer. For more information view the NCMA website
Check your details on the website that has replaced Childcarelink
Last month the childcare link website, a source of information on childcare by area or postcode, was replaced by the Parent Know How Directory. The new website can be viewed at http://childcarefinder.direct.gov.uk For more information view the NCMA website
Current advice on swine flu
Updated frequently asked questions about swine flu and how it might affect early years settings are now available on the Teachernet website.
Claiming free milk
Registered childminders can claim for the cost of one-third of a pint of milk a day for each pre-school child in their care. For more information visit the NCMA website
The NDNA has announced it is working in partnership with Cool Milk to offer nurseries a completely free way to access milk for children. For more information visit the NDNA website
