Latest Childminder Updates
Here are the latest additions and updates to our childminder guides, free childminder paperwork and other childminder resources.
• Read the latest news and updates for childcare providers about COVID-19
5th April 2021
25th March 2021
April 2021 planning added to Childminder Guides
Ofsted inspections may restart after Easter - Read our free guide on how to deal with Ofsted inspection anxiety
19th March 2021
News - Childminders in England can now order rapid lateral flow COVID-19 tests for home delivery
10th March 2021
April 2021 Webinars added to Webinars
1st March 2021
My Profile - Please ensure that your profile is up-to-date and that you have provided us with your correct childminder registration details. We do not show your registration number to others but use the information to verify your registration status. To update your profile go to My Profile.
28th Febraury 2021
March 2021 planning added to Childminder Guides
Overnight Care Childminders added to Childminder Guides
Outside Kitchen Recipes added to Childminder Guides
26th Febraury 2021
News - Early years workers and teachers will not get vaccine priority
24th February 2021
March 2021 Webinars added to Webinars
23rd January 2021
Using Learning Journeys to Engage Children updated in Childminder Guides
Using Learning Journeys to Engage Parents updated in Childminder Guides
Information for parents about the EYFS added to Childminder Guides
22nd Februay 2021
News - Reported coronavirus cases in early years settings continue to rise
16th February 2021
News - Confusion over early years vaccine priority
12th February 2021
News - DfE releases funding for trainees
10th February 2021
News - Update from DfE Early Years Stakeholder meeting
27th January 2021
The process of informing Ofsted about a serious childcare incident changes on 28th January 2021.
February 2021 group planning added to Childminder Guides
10th January 2021
Childminder Organiser 2021 updated to show correct date of Chinese New year
8th January 2021
News - Childcare.co.uk write to the Prime Minister requesting priority vaccines and access to fast, in-setting, tests for early years workers.
6th January 2021
Can school aged children of a critical worker parent attend a childminder instead of school?
Childcare.co.uk have spoken to the DfE about such a scenario and the DfE have stated that, under the current 'national lockdown: stay at home' childcare information, a school child with a critical worker parent should be able to attend their childminder if they, for example, cannot access a space at school or if parents feel it would be safer for the child to be with their childminder.
5th January 2021
Read our email newsletter to childcare providers in relation to national lockdown 3
4th January 2021
Coronavirus Risk Assessment added to Coronavirus Toolkit
26th December 2020
Updates to SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in Childminder Guides
Caring for Children with Special Education Needs (SEND) Introduction
Chapter 1 - Supporting Children with SEND
Chapter 2 - Children with SEND at inspection
Chapter 3 - Listening to children and parents
Chapter 4 - Planning for children with SEND
Chapter 5 - Managing children's individual needs
Chapter 6 - Inclusion and an Audit
Chapter 7 - SENCO toolkit
Promoting Equality of Opportunity
23rd December 2020
Introduction to 2021 planning added to Childminder Guides
January 2021 group planning added to Childminder Guides
22nd December 2020
FREE Posters updated to reflect the reduction in the self-isolation period, from 14 days to 10 days, for contacts of people with a positive coronavirus test.
Things to do if a child or staff member has symptoms of Coronavirus
Coronavirus information for parents with children in childcare settings
15th December 2020
Free webinars for January 2021 added to Webinars
25th November 2020
December 2020 group planning added to Childminder Guides
24th November 2020
What to do if a childminder's own child has been told to self-isolate in England
14th November 2020
Free webinars for December added to Webinars
5th November 2020
Free 94 page 2021 Childminder Organiser now available for all childminders.
2nd November 2020
Retention periods for documents added to Childminder Guides
28th October 2020
November 2020 group planning added to Childminder Guides
26th October 2020
Exclusive video interview presentation with Dr Julian Grenier - Lead Writer of Development Matters 2020
News - Some of the things we have achieved so far during the Covid-19 pandemic
28th September 2020
October 2020 group planning added to Childminder Guides
23rd September 2020
DfE UPDATE: The DfE have today confirmed that the Progress Check at 2 will no longer be required during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
22nd September 2020
FREE Poster: Coronavirus information for parents with children in childcare settings
21st September 2020
New Webinar: EYFS and Development Matters 2020 (for providers in ENGLAND only)
Thursday 1st October 7.30pm
Price: FREE
Limited to 1000 places > Reserve Place
Webinar Access: Enter Webinar on the date/time once registered
Watch again: Gold members can watch again on Webinar Player
14th September 2020
The written Progress Check at 2 will be statutory again from 25th September 2020.
Read our Progress Check at 2 FAQ and download a free Progress Check at 2 sample Parent Letter, Report Form and Targeted Plan document.
12th September 2020
October Webinars added to Webinars
New free Educare training courses for gold members: Creating an Effective Communication and Language Environment and Effective Transition and Emotional Wellbeing in the Early Years
3rd September 2020
News - DfE release updated version of the non-statutory Development Matters guidance
29th August 2020
September 2020 group planning added to Childminder Guides
Annual Safeguarding Update added to Childminder Guides
Preparing for Local Lockdown added to Coronavirus Toolkit
Are you OK? The impact of Coronavirus added to Coronavirus Toolkit
New guides added to Top Tips for Starting School in September
September Webinars added to Webinars
4th August 2020
Childminder Contracts updated in the light of CMA open letter to early years providers
CMA Early Years Investigation FAQ for childcare providers
28th July 2020
New and Updated Safeguarding information guides:
Safeguarding Update [July 2020]
Safeguarding and Staff [Updated July 2020]
Safeguarding Staff Audit [New July 2020]
Safeguarding File Contents [Updated July 2020]
Safeguarding Audit [Updated July 2020]
Parental Responsibility [Updated July 2020]
Paperwork for the Childcare Register added to Childminder Guides
News - Findings of CMA investigation into the Early Years sector published
August 2020 group planning added to Childminder Guides
New guides added to Starting school in September
15th July 2020
New webinars added for August. Watch previous webinars on Webinar Player
Debt Management guide updated in Free Childminder Paperwork
Starting School in September - new guides added for Explaining Germs to Children and Organising your Day
3rd July 2020
Steps to Reopening Childminding Settings added to Coronavirus Toolkit
2nd July 2020
News - Updated DfE Coronavirus Guidance
News - New early adopter version of the EYFS
29th June 2020
Welcome Booklet added to Childminders Guides
25th June 2020
Managing Childminder Assistants added to Childminder Guides
July 2020 group planning added to Childminder Guides
News - British childcare industry bounces back as demand doubles
19th June 2020
Free Poster - Things to do if a child or staff member has symptoms of Coronavirus
Webinars - new free webinars added for July. Watch previous webinars on Webinar Player.
14th June 2020
News - Financial Support for Childminders
2nd June 2020
News - Expired First Aid Certificates can be extended until 30th September 2020
31st May 2020
Parent Discussions added to Childminder Toolkit
29th May 2020
Childcare.co.uk writes to government with - A plea from the early years sector for more financial support and guidance
News - Self-Employment income support scheme extended for June, July and August
27th May 2020
June 2020 Group Planning adding to Childminder Guides
26th May 2020
Steps to controlling coronavirus for early years settings
Arrivals & Departures policy updated in Childminder Policies
- Instead of informing parents that their child’s artwork can be collected at the end of the day, your policy should be adapted to say that the child will, for example, be helped to take a photograph of the artwork which can then be shared with parents.
Supporting Home Learning added to Childminder Toolkit.
Staying in Touch - Staying Safe added to Childminder Toolkit.
24th May 2020
Parent Survey added to Childminder Toolkit
21st May 2020
Free Return to Work Coronavirus training video for childminders and early years settings
19th May 2020
Cleaning and Disinfecting your Childcare Setting added to Childminder Toolkit
18th May 2020
Support Vulnerable Staff added to Childminder Toolkit
17th May 2020
Coronavirus Risk Assessment has been Updated
Staff Anxiety & Stress added to Childminder Toolkit
15th May 2020
In order to help childminders return to work after closure due to Coronavirus we have produced this FREE childminder toolkit containing free childminder contracts, free policies & procedures, free risk assessments, free paperwork, free webinars and lots more. PDF documents are free for all members and Word versions are for gold members only. All paperwork has been updated in relation to Covid-19.
12th May 2020
News - Childminders CAN now reopen on 13th May to provide childcare to the children of one household
News - Government says childminders should be prepared to reopen from 1st June
11th May 2020
News - Government releases its COVID-19 recovery strategy but childminders are left more confused than before
Returning to Work: Learning & Development - New 16 page guide to help childminders returning to work.
News - Prime Minister Boris Johnson fails to even mention the early years sector during his speech to the nation as more and more childminders and nurseries continue to shut their doors forever#
Learning Journeys - Introduction has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - At the Start has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Gathering Information has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Observation has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Assessment and CoEL has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Using Early Years Outcomes has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Individual Planning has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Group Planning has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Continuous Provision Planning has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Tracking Progress has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - All About Me Now has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Progress Check at 2 has been updated in Childminder Guides
Learning Journeys - Evaluation has been updated in Childminder Guides
7th May 2020
News - Government releases its COVID-19 recovery strategy but childminders are left more confused than before
Free Coronavirus Risk Assessment added for childminders
Free Coronavirus Early Years training video presentation added for childminders
Medication Administration Record updated in Free Childminder Paperwork
All Childminder Policies & Procedures have been updated
Can you charge parents if you can't provide childcare? - CMA investigation into childcare providers
6th May 2020
News - Government says it's fine to hire a nanny during lockdown but registered childminders and nurseries must remain closed for the majority
5th May 2020
News - 1 in 4 families are happy keeping lockdown life and 72% say it has brought them closer together
27th April 2020
May Group Planning added to Childminder Guides
Childminders can now get a free Coronavirus test
Has your first aid or safeguarding certificate expired? Find out what you should do
24th April 2020
News - Free Coronavirus tests for Childminders & Early Years Workers
22nd April 2020
News - Nearly a sixth of childcare providers set to close permanently due to Covid-19
Illness and Infection Control Procedures have been updated in Childminder Policies
Illness and Infection Record Form has been updated in Childminder Paperwork
20th April 2020
Childcare Providers and Corona Virus FAQ has been updated
Childminder Contracts and Fees Policy updated - Read more about the updates
Top Tips for starting school in September - useful for both childminders and parents
More free webinars - catch up on previous webinars on Webinar Player
9th April 2020
News - Nearly 1 in 4 parents say they are more likely to home school their children after the Coronavirus pandemic is over
26th March 2020
News - Financial support for self-employed Childminders announced by the chancellor
April Group Planning added to Childminder Guides
23rd March 2020
News - Childminders: URGENT - Tell the government you need more help - Deadline TODAY at 5pm
6th March 2020
Registering a Childminder Assistant added to Childminder Guides
4th March 2020
Safeguarding Q&A added to Childminder Guides
3rd March 2020
Childminding Assistant contracts updated in both PDF and Word versions.
Legislation is changing from April 2020 and this will impact on new contracts drawn up to protect employers and employees – in this case childminders and assistants.
You will see the changes in red. These changes must be made for all new employees from April 2020.
28th February 2020
March Group Planning added to Childminder Guides
29th January 2020
February Group Planning added to Childminder Guides
15th December 2019
The new Childcare.co.uk 2020 group planning has been written with Ofsted’s new Early Years Inspection handbook in mind and the expectation to show intent, implementation and impact.
These 2020 planning guides – an introduction guide to talk you through the rationale of the new inspection framework and one guide for each month of the year – will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge rich curriculum confidently. Your job will be to ensure your planning is sequenced effectively for the individual child.
Ofsted have clearly stated in their recent training and blogs that early years providers do not need to show evidence of written planning during inspection, but do need to be able to discuss how they teach children about, for example, the world around them, similarities and differences and world festivals and celebrations.
2020 Group Planning Introduction added to Childminder Guides
January Group Planning added to Childminder Guides
8th December 2019
Curriculum Questions & Answers added to Childminder Guides
Unannounced Ofsted Inspections has been updated in Childminder Guides
21st October 2019
Childminder Planning guide added to The Ofsted Early Years Inspection Handbook
Development Matters and Early Years Outcomes added to Early Years Outcomes
Characteristics of Effective Learning - Chapter 1 has been updated
Characteristics of Effective Learning - Chapter 2 has been updated
Characteristics of Effective Learning - Chapter 3 has been updated
20th October 2019
New Q&A on Learning & Development at Inspection
19th October 2019
Monthly Planning November 2019
Making Displays has been updated
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Dealing with Inspection Outcomes has been updated
18th October 2019
Childminding Assistants and Staff section updated
Working with a Childminding Assistant (includes a useful checklist)
Staff Contract (example) [PDF]
Staff Contract (example) [Microsoft Word]
Working with a self-employed assistant
30th September 2019
Emergency Planning has been updated
Moving House and Ofsted has been updated
Notice Boards and Childminders has been updated
4th September 2019
Letters and Sounds in Provision Planning
27th August 2019
Monthly Planning September 2019
18th August 2019
Paperwork for Childminders - 42 page guide to statutory and recommended documents that every childminder needs.
Ofsted New Inspection Framework - Questions & Answers
1st August 2019
Medication Policy and Procedures in Childminder Policies 
Growth Mindset in Provision Planning
29th June 2019
Reading to Early Years Children
21st June 2019
New section on the new Ofsted Early Years Inspection Handbook including 5 information guides.
Preparing for the Early Years Inspection
Developing Children’s Vocabulary in the Early Years
25th May 2019
Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds
26th April 2019
Communication & Language Toolkit
29th March 2019
The Revised Ofsted Inspection Framework 2019 - Chapter 2
28th February 2019
The Revised Ofsted Inspection Framework 2019 - Chapter 1
30th January 2019
Monthly Planning February 2019
Planning and Resourcing the Early Years Environment
31st December 2018
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