article_snippet: The scheme, known as childminder agencies (CMA) and set up by the Department for Education in September last year, also helps self-employed childminders find work.
article_snippet: The Northumberland Church of England Academy (pictured) has launched the government and Ofsted-approved scheme, known as childminder agencies or CMA to help children with children transition to nursery . '
article_snippet: CMA is self-funded by the school, which then charges childminders a fee when they register and also to the parents who use they services.
article_snippet: Headteacher, Jack Hatch, said at the time: 'Achieving our goal of being the first CMA to be registered in the UK means a lot to our childcare organisation. '