Starting Out

Whether you are new to working with children or already have qualifications and experience, it is important to develop the knowledge and skills required to become a childminder and meet all legal requirements. From free introductory sessions to comprehensive introductory courses, our award-winning training and our extensive library of resources provide the guidance, knowledge, and documentation you need to confidently begin your childminding career.

Starting Out

Introductory Training Course (Ofsted Recognised)

Common Core Training for the Childcare Register (Ofsted Recognised)

Introductory Course for Qualified and Experienced Early Years Practitioners (Ofsted Recognised)

Introductory Course for Qualified and Experienced Early Years Practitioners - Childminder Without Domestic Premises

Introductory Training Course For Childminders without Domestic Premises (Ofsted Recognised)

Tea and Talk - Briefing Session for Prospective Childminders

Tea and Talk - Briefing Session for Prospective Childminders

Tea and Talk - Briefing Session for Prospective Childminders

Beyond registration: Growing and Thriving as a Childminder

Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare - for Childminders

Guide to Becoming an Ofsted Registered Childminder

Registration Checklist

Risk Assessment and Risk Benefit Pack

Risk Assessment and Risk Benefit Pack Childminders without Domestic Premises

Childminding Assistant Introductory Training Course

Leading and Managing a Childminding Setting

Leading and Managing a Childminding Setting without Domestic Premises

Understanding and Working with the EYFS

Recording Children's Development

Policies and Procedures Resource Pack

Accounts and Finance Guide and Resource Pack

Recording Child Development Guide and Resource Pack

Start Up Pack

Preparing for Your Ofsted Registration Visit

Business Plan Pack – Pre-Registration and New Childminders

Guide to Funded Places and Tax-Free Childcare

Suggestions for Policies and Procedures for Providing Funded Places

Rates of Pay Guidance for Childminders

GDPR and the Data Protection Act Explained

Contract Pack

FREE Guides Pack

Safeguarding Guides

Free Poster Pack

Legal Requirements Policies Pack

Suggestions for Policy Pack

NEW! EYFS 2026 Printed Document - Childminder Edition