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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What is safeguarding? Safeguarding is an umbrella term for what we do in order to ensure children are safe from harm. It means the protection of children within your setting from abuse and maltreatment, including child protection, recruitment of suitable people,...
Children flourish in environments that promote diversity, equality and inclusion but unfortunately inequality, discrimination and racism are issues that have been continually highlighted across the world, most recently in 2020 with the Black Lives Matter movement. As...
Helen Battelley MA Movement is deeply embedded in the core of early childhood development. From the development of the vestibular system in utero, to the instinctive urge to explore the world during infancy, movement is essential for children’s growth. However,...
Getting outside and learning with the children in your setting is key to improving their development in all areas. We wanted to give you a bit of inspiration on what activities you could do in your settings, or trips you could take, with supportive information along...
We will be back at the iconic Bishopsgate Institute on Saturday 6 February 2027. Throughout the day, we will be looking back and celebrating the last fifty years of childcare and early years and the contribution of home-based childcare professionals. We cant wait to share it with you.
Our super early bird sale has come to an end. But don't fret you can still get your early bird tickets until 31 October 2027!
