Maria Giammetta has been a registered childminder for 6 years and became a network childminder in that time. She has achieved accredited childminder status and will be able to assist parents with the nursery education grant which helps with their childcare costs.

 Linda Sami has been registered as a childminder for 5 years. As part of her professional development, Linda attained a level 3 NVQ and has joined The Old Oak Children Come First Network, which is a quality assured achievement. Linda has used the training offered by the local authority to enhance the childcare she provides to parents.