by Angela Gamble | Oct 9, 2024 | Business resources, Resources
This information applies in England only. One option to help you grow your business and increase the number of places you can offer to children in England is to convert your childminding registration to childcare on domestic premises (CoDP). Childcare on domestic...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 9, 2024 | Business resources, Resources
​One of the most common questions that childminders have when they are first setting up their business is – what policies and procedures do I need? England The important thing to remember is that you don’t need to have a policy on absolutely everything. If you are...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 9, 2024 | Child development, Resources, Wales specific
Darllenwch hyn yn Gymraeg yma Stories are everywhere and they are a crucial part of what makes us human. Reading stories with children has known benefits. Recent studies have found that by three years of age there is a 30 million word gap between children from the...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 28, 2024 | Child development, Resources
Starting school is an exciting time for young children and their parents. It can be a daunting time, too. But with a little preparation and encouragement, most children will settle in easily at school, ready to learn and discover. We share some top tips on starting...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 28, 2024 | Child development, Resources
Georgina Jones is an outstanding childminder in Hampshire. She has been looking after Caitlyn for three years. Here she talks us through her time with Caitlyn preparing for school. Week One Caitlyn had her second school visit today. After dressing up in the Red Arrows...
