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Working in childcare

We’re passionate about childcare and want to find the best childcarers. Here we share tips on how to get a job in childcare, including qualifications and training, as well as some tips on how to love your job in childcare.

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What are the Ofsted childminder requirements?
If you want to make a big impact in early education, and help little humans thrive, childminding is a great career choice. Here is a
6 differences between Ofsted and agency childminders
If you haven’t decided how to register as a childminder yet, here's our quick comparison of Ofsted childminders and agency childminders.
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Childminder agencies in the UK: the facts
If you are thinking about working with children, or looking for a suitable childcare provider in your area, you might have come across ‘childminder agencies’.
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Working with children: what are my options?
There are so many different jobs in childcare. Depending on your previous childcare experience and skills, a whole world of career options opens up. Let’s
DBS checks for childminders: the breakdown
If you are thinking about becoming a childminder you will have realised you need a DBS check by now. But what is a DBS check,
Children’s menu ideas

There’s lots to think about as a childcarer, so it isn’t always easy to come up with dinner ideas at the drop of a hat.

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Jobs for ex teachers: Leaving teaching behind, but still making an impact
It’s not unusual for a teacher to step away from the profession, but still want to make an impact in children’s lives. Read on to
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Should you leave teaching to become a childminder (Early Educator)?
A 2021 National Education Union survey involving 10,000 teachers found that 36% intend to leave teaching within 5 years. Is childminding the perfect career move?
What do you learn in a childminder food hygiene course?
A well-designed childminder food hygiene course will cover how to prepare and store food safely, clean your cooking equipment, think about food allergies, keep a
Childminder Safeguarding Training
Safeguarding is an important part of training to become a childminder. Why do you need a safeguarding course and what does it cover, what could
How to set up your home for childminding
Thinking of setting up as a childminder? This guide will help you to turn your home into a successful childminding setting, while still making it
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10 myths about becoming a childminder
The journey to becoming a childminder is paved with many myths that are simply not true. Here are ten that we have heard a lot

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