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A reminder of Changes to Working Tax Credits for childminders

A reminder of Changes to Working Tax Credits for childminders   The information contained in our blogs, newsletters, resources and website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by us and we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with […]

Childcare regulations and inspection of childcare & play are changing…..again from April 2016 in Wales

The Childminding Cafe February 2016 Blog   The information contained in our blogs, newsletters, resources and website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by us and we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to our blogs, […]

New legislation means Childminders have more flexibility

  New legislation means more flexibility for childminders   The information contained in our blogs, newsletters, resources and website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by us and we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to […]

New Inspection Judgements from September 2015

New Inspection Judgements for Childminders   New eBook available to download for members at www.thechildmindingcafe.co.uk  – Completing your Self-Evaluation Form (2015) our guide to completing Ofsted’s Self Evaluation.   From September 2015 all providers including childminders must comply with the new inspection framework.  There will be four graded judgements – as there are now – […]

Working with assistant childminders

Guide to working with assistant childminders Introduction When considering working with or employing assistants to care for children within your business, we suggest developing an appropriate childminder assistant pack that may help you organise your paperwork and build a more effective working environment. Points to remember when planning to work with assistants: Being the registered childminder means you […]

Child Car Seat or Booster Seat: What the Law says

  Are you aware of the rules that apply to safeguarding children in travelling vehicles? GOV.UK state that all children travelling in cars must be restrained in appropriate car seats dependant on their age, height and/or weight dependant on the individual seats.  It is important that all childminders are aware of the changes to legislation. […]

Moving on to School

Hi everyone, It is that time of year when thoughts turn to the summer holidays and dare I say it…. what happens at the end of them. It is likely that many of you will have children in your setting that will be moving on to school in September and you may be thinking about […]

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