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Latest Childminder Updates
Here are the latest additions and updates to our Childminder Guides, Free Childminder Paperwork and other childminder resources. … read more
Exclusive video interview with Nancy Stewart - Project Lead Birth to 5 Matters
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS, 2021), the new statutory framework to be used from September 2021, introduces a new way of delivering the learning and development requirements for all early years providers in England. … read more
Changes to the EYFS 2021 Q&A
Is there a new EYFS? Yes, after a lengthy consultation, the final version of the EYFS 2021 was published by the Department for Education at the end of March. Read EYFS 2021 … read more
We're saying a big THANK YOU to key workers by giving away 50 restaurant meals including a babysitter to take care of the kids
It's time to say thank you to key workers for all their help during the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global emergency unlike anything most of us have ever experienced before. … read more
Childminders in England can now order rapid lateral flow COVID-19 tests for home delivery
The Department of Health and Social Care have updated their guidance in relation to the list of people who are eligible to access regular rapid lateral flow COVID-19 tests to now include 'anyone who works in an occupation related to a childcare provider, school, nursery or college, and their household, childcare and support bubbles'. … read more
Free Creative Steps Magazine Spring 2021 Edition
New Spring 2021 edition out now! Creative Steps is a unique quarterly magazine providing everyone caring for young children up to age 11 with dozens of fun, creative activity ideas, all designed to encourage learning through creative play. … read more
Early years workers and teachers will not get vaccine priority
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have announced that vaccine priority based upon jobs would be "more complex" and could slow down the vaccination programme down. … read more
Parents, Childcare & Covid-19 FAQ
At Childcare.co.uk we are doing everything we can to help and support parents during the Covid-19 pandemic. … read more
Childcare Providers and Covid-19 FAQ
At Childcare.co.uk we are doing everything we can to help and support childcare providers during the Covid-19 pandemic. … read more
Reported coronavirus cases in early years settings continue to rise
In the week commencing 1st February 2021, there were 2824 reported notifications of Covid-19 from early years settings in England, the highest ever. … read more
