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Award winning training, resources and support exclusively for childminders

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Becoming a childminder

It's a big decision. Here's everything you need to consider and step-by-step guidance to Ofsted registration.

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Introductory training

This course covers all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) necessary for registration with Ofsted.

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Annual Membership

The best way to gain all the benefits we offer including online training, resources, insurance discounts and weekday telephone support.

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From the basic forms and guides you need to get started to certified online training courses for seasoned childminders.

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Need help? Call 01536 210685 or email us. We're open 9am-3pm weekdays.

Ofsted

A guide to Ofsted inspections and the written records required for both registers

Legal requirements

Safeguarding and SEN information as well as tax, insurance and other legislation to consider

Food

Healthy eating, food hygiene, food allergens, food safety, claiming free milk

Good practice

Being professional and building successful relationships with parents, children and others

EYFS

Early Years Foundation Stage. Statutory requirements and supporting guidance

Marketing

Hints and tips for attracting customers to create a sustainable childminding business

Essential guidance

Funding for childcare places is changing

Our FREE new pack provides up-to-date guidance on funded places. Learn what options are available, what it means for your business, and how to share this information with parents.

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We are a charitable organisation and proudly not-for-profit

For over 25 years we’ve shared the passion of childminders across the UK. We believe in the benefits of childminding for children and their families and we understand the unique challenges childminders face.

In 2022, we received the Princess Royal Training Awards standard for our commitment to training and development and in 2024 we became a member of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC), a group who unite the voices of all those with a stake in the future of early education and childcare.

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