by Angela Gamble | Sep 27, 2024 | Regulations and legislations, Resources
Registered childminders are given a maximum number of children that they can care for at any one time. Because of the differences in registration requirements between England and Wales, the number of children that childminders in these countries can care for is...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 27, 2024 | Child development, Resources
Some books just have a universal appeal – and Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of those books. Written over 45 years ago, the simple story with its striking illustrations has been a favourite for generations. But it’s not just a...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 27, 2024 | Business resources, Resources
Tax, self-assessment and returns can be a daunting process, but don’t panic! We’ve got everything you need in this Self Assessment Tax Return survival guide for childminders. Click the links below to jump to the resources you’d like to learn more about: Self-employed...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 27, 2024 | Policy in England and Wales, Resources
Our Spotlight on early years Stronger Practice Hubs in England will provide you with an insight into what the hubs do, and what this means for you as a early years practitioner. We will also share how to find your local hub and what support you can access through...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 27, 2024 | Child development, Health and Safety, Resources
Most children experience psychological trauma at some stage in their lives – perhaps as a result of parental separation or divorce, maybe due to a family bereavement or as a reaction to terrible events in the news. "It is always difficult to know what to say to...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 27, 2024 | Child development, Resources
Why do young children do what they do? Have you seen a toddler repeat an activity over and over again – tipping over the Lego box and emptying its contents on the floor, swishing the paint around in a circle, rolling their toy car over the uneven tiles and refusing to...