Childminder Resources
Childminders Support Pack
The Childminders Support Pack was developed by the national team of Childminding Development Officer Team to support existing and potential childminders to deliver a high-quality early learning and care and/or school age service and meet the needs of individual children and families.
- Guidelines on Planning a Childminding Business in your home
- Childminding: Sample Record Keeping Forms
- Childminding: Sample Policies & Procedures
- Getting Started
- Declaration Form & Self Evaluation Form
- Organisational and Record Keeping Tips for Childminders
- Plus loads of sample forms for your day-to-day requirements
In addition, Barnardos have produce a very useful series of free e-booklets for childminders.
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Barnardos – Resources for Childminders – Free Downloads
- Guidance for Childminders in Understanding Children’s Behaviour
- Guidance for Childminders in Supporting Language Development
- Guidance for Childminders – Stories and Storytelling
- Guidance for Childminders – Providing for Play
- Guidance for Childminders – Settling In & Developing Relationships
- Guidance for Childminders – Partnership with Parents
- Guidance for Childminders – Listening & Responding to Babies & Young Children
- The Role of the Childminder in Early Learning