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Funding Sustainability Updates
Online session
Mon 7 Apr

Monday 07 April 7:00pm—8:00pm

Early Years Funding Changes – What Childminders Need to Know New funding guidance takes effect from April 2025, and with it comes a sense of uncertainty and concern. But please don’t worry- we have spent time compiling the relevant information together for you, and restructuring the Business Sustainability Pack to support your business decisions. This training session is designed exclusively for childminders, offering clear explanations and practical advice on what these updates mean for your business. With so much confusion surrounding charging, funded hours, and transparency requirements, this session will give you the clarity and confidence you need to move forward. Stay informed, stay compliant, and most importantly, stay reassured!

£5.00   (FREE for members)

About this event

This live, interactive Zoom training is tailored specifically for childminders, providing the reassurance and practical guidance needed to navigate the upcoming early years funding changes. With the new statutory guidance taking effect from April 2025, many childminders are feeling uncertain about what these updates mean in real terms for their business, particularly around charging, invoices, and transparency requirements. Delivered by experienced Childminding UK Consultants, this session will give you a clear understanding of the changes, dispel common myths, and help you confidently plan ahead. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and learn how to implement the guidance in a way that works for your setting. By the end of this session, you’ll feel informed, reassured, and ready to move forward with confidence.

This session is tailored for Childminders – No generic guidance—just clear, practical advice designed for you. The Zoom session will answer your questions, ease concerns, and help you plan for the future with confidence.

Topics covered

  • Breaking Down the Changes – What’s new and why it matters.
  • Charging Rules Explained – Understanding voluntary extras, invoices, and what you can and cannot charge for.
  • Funding Transparency – How to prepare for the January 2026 invoicing and website requirements.
  • Supporting Families – Reassuring parents while maintaining a sustainable business.
  • Overview of updated resources for business planning and working effectively with families.
£5.00   (FREE for members)
These virtual sessions about changes in legislation are so reassuring! They really help me make sure that I understand what I need to do to stay within the guidance, thank you! Past training attendee