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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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Self-employed pensions: Pensions for childminders
Childminder pensions can be a little tricky. When your income varies month to month, how do you manage a pension on top of your busy
Finding a childminder course to become a registered childminder: Everything you need to know
What childminder training course do you need to become a registered childminder? Is there a difference between an accredited childminder agency like Koru Kids and
Ofsted childminder showing a child a book
What is an Ofsted Childminder? Everything you need to know
If you’re new to the world of childcare and childminding, you might not have heard of Ofsted. Or, you may have come across the term
Childminder sitting and playing with children in the forest
How to Become a Childminder: The Ultimate Guide
How do I become a registered childminder and what qualifications do I need? How much does it cost and how long does it take? What
Going part-time changed my life
Want to know more about what it’s like to be a Koru Kids part-time nanny ? Alison from Putney gives her take on being ‘part
Career Paths in Childcare
In this conversation, Rachel Carrell, CEO of Koru Kids, discusses the different possible career paths you can take in the childcare world with early years
Introduction to Childminding
A childminder is a qualified childcare professional who cares for a small number of children in their own home. Childminders are self-employed: they set their
What are the benefits of being a childminder?
Setting up your own childminding business can be hugely rewarding - both financially and in terms of the lifestyle it can give to you and
How much money do you earn as a childminder with Koru Kids?
How much does a childminder earn? As a childminder running a Koru Kids Home Nursery, we would expect you to be able to earn up
5 rewarding part-time jobs for over 50s

Looking for a part-time job, but want to stay local to where you live? Want to do something rewarding and give back to your local

Top tips for balancing nannying and your studies

We know you want to be an amazing after school nanny and a great student and that can sometimes be a careful balancing act! I

How to find your perfect student job
It’s tough being a student in London. Sometimes it seems like one long parade of things you can’t have. That great restaurant? You can’t afford

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Michelle, a mum of two, got some easy days to her week by mixing and matching nursery and nanny days during the week. Here’s how

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Nanny holiday is more flexible than most other childcare options, but there are a few legal minimums and customary practices to be aware of and
5 tips for fussy eaters
Whether you’ve just started your solids journey or you’re deep in ‘threen-ager’ fussy eating, there are plenty of things you can do to help your
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