A TOWN hall bid to improve child minding services has won national recognition.
The National Childminders' Association (NCMA) has accredited the Hartlepool Children Come First Quality Assured Childminding Network, set up by Hartlepool Borough Council to support childminders across the town.
The move means the network's 20 members are now able to apply for their own personal accreditation, qualifying them to provide early education services equal to those of day nurseries.
Three childminders have already won accreditation.
Childminders who are not members can find out more by calling Jeanette Dodd on 01429-279980. Parents wanting information can also call the number, or the Children's Information Service Hartlepool on 01429-284284.
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