How To Join
Membership is open to all who have an interest in, or who are involved in the delivery of early years care and education.
The current membership represents a wide variety of early years and childcare settings. Membership is broad and includes private, independent, charitable and workplace nurseries, early years training organisations and some associate members.
In addition to provision for 0-5 year olds, many of our members also provide out of school care services for children of primary school age.
Membership numbers continue to steadily increase throughout the country and the association is recognised as a credible and hardworking organisation specifically representing, supporting and advising the non-public early years and childcare sector.
MEMBERSHIP Annual subscriptions cover membership for the period 01 April to 31 March.
Special Offer for New Members 2010 - 2011 For this year only, we are offering an introductory membership fee of only £25.00, regardless of the number of children your service is registered to care for. This represents a massive saving on the normal membership fee, as detailed below. Membership provides full access to information, regular newsletters and updates. General support and information from Board members and Development Director is provided. Participation at group meetings and discussions welcomed. Voting rights (one per membership).
Full Membership This is a per-capita fee of £2.25, based on the number of children your service is registered to care for. Example: a nursery registered for 30 children will pay 30 x £2.25 = £67.50 Membership provides full access to information, regular newsletters and updates. General support and information from Board members and Development Director is provided. Participation at group meetings and discussions welcomed. Voting rights (one per membership).
Associate Membership This level of membership costing £37.50 is for individuals or organisations who are not childcare providers, but have an interest in Early Years Care and Education. Membership provides full access to information, regular newsletters and updates. General support and information from Board members and Development Director is provided. Participation at group meetings and discussions welcomed. No voting rights.
How to join in 3 easy steps
1. Please complete the application form
2. Enclose membership fee and post remember to make payable to AQNS
3. Upon receipt of application form, our Development Director will contact you to confirm membership, sending out a certificate and arranging your first visit.