Here at Yoopies, we understand the importance of your childminding business. Whether you’re completely new to childminding, or have been up and running for a few years, our expert A-Z advice is here to guide you every step of the way on your childminding journey.
Working in childcare: Everything you need to know
Whether you’ve worked in childcare for years, or you’re new to the profession it can be helpful to read up about the different roles in childcare and get some expert advice on various parts of the job! We’ve compiled all the research you need to know about working and being successful in childcare.
Starting your childminding journey:
How to become a childminder: all you need to know!
Thinking about launching your childminding career? Check out our guide on all things childminding to get you started. Including information on qualifications, the Early Years Foundation Stage, skills needed, Ofsted registration, and salary requirements, we’ve got your childminding queries covered.
Ofsted Registration: An A-Z Guide For Childminders
Find everything you need to know here including which Ofsted register to apply to, the documents required, and rules of registration.
Childminding: What training and qualifications do I require?
Childminding is both a rewarding and intellectually stimulating career choice, encouraging childcare professionals to learn new and exciting skills from the very beginning of their career journey. Here we discuss all you need to know about training and qualifications to become a childminder. From finding a course that suits your needs to the kind of learning content you can expect to encounter.
Childminders: Filling in your Health Declaration Booklet
Here we explain all you need to know about the Health Declaration Booklet, what it is, where you can access it, and which sections to fill out.
Public Liability Insurance for Childminders: All You Need To Know
A quick and easy guide for childminders on Public Liability Insurance. What is PLI? What does PLI cover? What sort of policy should I be looking for? How do I write a risk assessment? Your questions answered to ensure you have the best cover for your business.
Criminal Record Checks (DBS): All You Need To Know
What is a criminal record check (DBS) and what background check do I need when looking after children? Find out all the childcare essentials for requesting a criminal record (DBS) check right here.
Managing your childminding business:
How to best market your childminding business!
Whether you have been childminding for years, or are completely new to the profession, marketing is a central element of your business’s success. In this guide, we explain the basics of marketing your business, writing a perfect ad, and how to ensure your business continually grows.
Financing your childminding business
Whether you’re comfortable with calculating finances or a total novice, we’re here to guide you through all your queries to ensure your business thrives.
Government schemes
Offering Funded Childcare Hours (15 hour and 30 hour scheme for 3-4 year olds)
Thinking about offering funded childcare hours? Find out all you need to know on the 15-hour and 30-hour schemes for 3-4-year-olds. Expert information on what funded childcare offers, eligibility criteria, how to offer funded childcare, and how much funding you could receive.
Offering Funded Childcare Hours (15-hour scheme for 2-year-olds)
Thinking about offering 15 hours of free childcare to 2-year-olds? Find out all you need to know about the scheme here. Expert information including definitions, eligibility criteria, how to offer the scheme, and how much funding you could receive.
A Childminder’s Guide to Tax-Free Childcare
Finding the world of Tax-Free childcare a bit confusing? We’ve outlined all the essential details of the Government funded childcare scheme and how to sign up and offer your services as a childminder.
Childminding Question Centre:
Question Centre: Advice from Childminders
We’ve spoken to childminders to get an insight about the highs, lows, and top tips to ensure you’re never in the dark! We’d love to hear from you, get in touch with us via the chatbot if you’d like to share your advice!
Downloadable Resources:
Your voice in the Media:
We actively push your voice to appear in mainstream media, to ensure childminders are heard and protected. Campaigns include:
- These Childcare Workers Are Fearing For Their Livelihoods Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic, Buzz Feed.
- Thousands of new childminders at risk of closure without Government support, Nursery World
- Thousands of childminders face going out of business despite Treasury coronavirus bailout, The Telegraph
- Coronavirus: Childminders living in ‘heightened anxiety dependent on goodwill of parents, The Irish News
- OFSTED launches new childcare registration system to boost workforce, Children and Young People Now
- Scottish childminders call for government reassessment of self-employed scheme, The Glasgow Times
- Thousands of registered childminders pushed out of Early Years Industry, Open Access Government
- Childcare platform warns that rise in Ofsted fees could increase burden on childcare, The Times
- Childminders hit with soaring costs as Ofsted registration fees increase by 23%, iNews
Have you got childminding queries we’ve haven’t answered? Drop us a message via our chatbot and our expert childminding team will get back right back to you!