Childminder Guides
Free Paperwork | Free Contracts | Paperwork & Admin | Marketing & Communication | Pre-Reg Advice | Getting Ready for your Ofsted Inspection | Inspections | Writing a Portfolio/Evidence File | Childminding Assistants | Safeguarding | ICO | Learning & Development | Learning Journeys | Preparing Children for School | Planning | Outside Play | Evidence Quality Teaching | Teaching Maths | Working with Parents | Parent Partnerships | Sharing Learning with Parents | Home Learning | Meal times & Food | Resources | Behaviour | Risk Assessments | SEND | Reflecting on your Provision | EYFS Audits | EYFS Changes | Scotland
Support for Childminders
Read about some of the help and support for childminders provided by Childcare.co.uk including guides on setting up as a childminder.
FREE Childminder Paperwork
We believe childminders shouldn't have to pay for paperwork so have created free downloadable paperwork for childminders including over 25 statutory and non-statutory forms, accounts & recording keeping documents and lots more. Plus free policies and procedures for childminders. We also have a free 126 page comprehensive Childminder Organiser available for all childminders.
Contracts, Terms & Conditions, sample Policies & Procedures and Permissions
All the information and paperwork you need to write your own contracts, terms and conditions, fees policy and permissions documents.
FREE Childminder Insurance
Find out how Childcare.co.uk gold members can enjoy free childminder insurance including £10m Public Liability insurance, £10m Employers' Liability Insurance, £100,000 Professional Indemnity insurance and Legal Expenses cover.
Childminder Safety Blog
Free Childminder Safety Blog with lots of useful information on keeping children safe whilst in your care.
Latest Blog Article: Dark Nights 
Paperwork and Admin
Setting up a Childminding Business
Policies and Procedures for Childminders
Time Management and Organisation
Toy and Equipment Cleaning Rota
Marketing and Communication
Advertising your Childminding Business
30 hours funding
How to make the most of 30 hours funding - Chapter 1 
30 hours funding - Chapter 2
Pre-Registration Advice and Support
Pre-Registration Advice for Childminders
Getting Ready for your Ofsted Inspection
Getting Ready for your Ofsted Inspection
Evidence of Compliance with the EYFS
Writing your Self Evaluation Form
Essential Ofsted Paperwork Checklist
Inspections
An Outstanding Ofsted Inspection
Dealing with Inspection Outcomes
Unannounced Ofsted Inspections
Ofsted Inspection Expectations
Top 10 Tips for a Successful Ofsted Inspection
Understanding the New Ofsted Inspection Requirements - Chapter 1
Understanding the New Ofsted Inspection Requirements - Chapter 2
Understanding the New Ofsted Inspection Requirements - Chapter 3
Writing a Portfolio/Evidence File
Chapter 1 - Evidence File & Audit
Chapter 2 - Evidence File & Audit
Chapter 3 - Evidence File & Audit
Childminding Assistants
Assistants - Induction Training
Assistant Contract [PDF]
Assistant Contract [Microsoft Word]
Assistant Agreement (Self Employed Assistants)
Staff Record and Staff Arrangements
Safeguarding
CPD Reviews of Procedures
Childminders and Online Safety
Writing a Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
CPD Training (includes certificate)
Data Protection Update - GDPR 2017
Learning and Development
Transitions - Settling in Process
Working with other Settings CPD (includes CPD certificate)
Strengthen Links with other Settings
Child Development - part 4 - 2 Year Progress Check
Learning Journeys
Learning Journeys - Introduction
Learning Journeys - At the Start
Learning Journeys - Gathering Information
Learning Journeys - Observation
Learning Journeys - Assessment and CoEL
Learning Journeys - Using Early Years Outcomes
Learning Journeys - Individual Planning
Learning Journeys - Group Planning
Learning Journeys - Continuous Provision Planning
Learning Journeys - Tracking Progress
Learning Journeys - All About Me Now
Learning Journeys - Progress Check at 2
Learning Journeys - Evaluation
Characteristics of Effective Learning - Chapter 1
Characteristics of Effective Learning - Chapter 2
Characteristics of Effective Learning - Chapter 3
Child Development - 2 Year Progress Check
Preparing Children for School
Preparing Children for School - Intro
Preparing Children for School - Intro
Preparing Children for School - Chapter 1
Preparing Children for School - Chapter 2
Planning
Types of Planning for the EYFS
Annual Planning for Childminders
Individual Planning for Childminders
Planning for different types of Play
Continuous Provision Planning
Over 50 continuous provision and activity guides, closely linked to the 7 areas of learning of the EYFS.
The 7 areas of learning - for Childminders
Series 4 Group Planning (2017)
Series 3 Planning (2016)
2016 Planning Calendar [PDF]
Series 2 Planning (2015)
Although these guides were written for a previous year, much of the material and information is still useful and relevant today.
2015 Planning Calendar [PDF]
Winter Play Planner [PDF]
Spring Play Planner [PDF]
Summer Play Planner [PDF]
Autumn Play Planner [PDF]
Series 1 Planning (2014)
Although these guides were written for a previous year, much of the material and information is still useful and relevant today.
2014 Planning Calendar [PDF]
Outside Play
Outside All Year Play - Spring
Outside All Year Play - Summer
Outside All Year Play - Autumn
Outside All Year Play - Winter
Outside Play Planning - Chapter 1
Outside Play Planning - Chapter 2
Outside Play Planning - Chapter 3
Garden Learning Zones - Chapter 1
Garden Learning Zones - Chapter 2
Garden Learning Zones - Chapter 3
Evidencing Quality Teaching
Teaching and Planning for Children’s Learning – an overview
British Values - Quick Reference
Teaching in the Prime Areas of Learning
Teaching the Specific Areas of Learning - Part 1
Teaching the Specific Areas of Learning - Part 2
Using Children’s Interests in Teaching
Teaching – Introducing New Learning
Teaching - an Introduction to Themed and Continuous Provision Planning
Teaching - Resources for Learning
Teaching - Literacy & Numeracy
Teaching Maths
Maths Audit - Improve Maths in your Provision
Working with Parents
Parent Partnerships
More Ideas for Building Relationships
Parent/Childminder Consultations
Sharing Learning with Parents
Sharing Information with Parents
Chapter 1 - Observation, Assessment and Planning Information
Chapter 2 - Sharing Information about Outings
The 7 areas of learning – for Parents
Parents guide to the Childcare Register
Sharing Learning with Home - part 1
Sharing Learning with Home - part 2
Daily Diary [PDF]
Daily Diary [Microsoft Word]
Ideas for Home Learning
Ideas for Home Learning - Spring and Summer
Ideas for Home Learning - Autumn and Winter
Meal times and Food
Food and Drink - Breakfast and Snacktime
Food and Drink - Risk Assessments and Sharing Information with Parents
Food and Drink - Teaching Children to Make Health Choices
Food and Drink - Teaching Children to Make Health Choices - Part 2
Food and Drink - Teaching Children to Make Health Choices - Part 3
Resources
Resources for Babies and Toddlers
Resources for Pre-School Children
Resourcing Multiculturalism and Diversity
Resources linked to the 7 Areas of Learning
Managing Behaviour
Supporting the Challenging Child
Children's Behaviour
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Behaviour
Chapter 3 - Planning to Support Behaviour
Chapter 5 - Promoting Positive Behaviour
Chapter 7 - Supporting Strong Emotions
Chapter 8 - Supporting the Challenging Child
Chapter 9 - Common Behaviours Unpicked
Chapter 10 - Biting and Fighting
Risk Assessments
Writing Risk Assessments - part 2
Writing Risk Assessments - part 3
Writing Risk Assessments - part 4
Writing Risk Assessments - part 5
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Reflecting on your Provision
The Observation, Assessment & Planning Cycle
Safeguarding/Child Protection Review
Audits of the Learning & Development Requirements of the EYFS
Introduction to the Learning and Development Requirements
Changes for the EYFS 2014 / 2017
Safeguarding & Welfare Requirements
Learning & Development Requirements
EYFS 2017 showing changes from EYFS 2014
Scotland Childminding Guides
These guides have been specially produced for Scottish childminders.
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