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Are you thinking of becoming a childminder? Would you like to work flexibly from home? Do you want to run your own business? Childminding can be a very rewarding career allowing you to develop new skills and gain qualifications in childcare. Watch our video then book…
Childcare and Early Learning
High quality childcare can give your child a better start in life. It can also give you the freedom to return to work or education or simply to take a break from your everyday routine, safe in the knowledge that your child is in good…
Childcare Brokerage Service
Finding the right childcare for your family is really important. Getting to know about the different childcare options for your child, how much childcare providers charge, what their Ofsted report means, these things may feel a bit daunting, especially if you are a new parent.…
Childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Children who have disabilities and their families are entitled to good quality, affordable, flexible childcare, just like any other child or family. Finding the right childcare is important when your child has a special educational need or disability (SEND). There are laws to protect children from…
Childcare provided by relatives
Childcare provided by a relative of the child, in the child's own home does not class as qualifying childcare. This includes relatives by blood, half blood, marriage or civil partnership who are registered or approved childcare providers. For these purposes a relative means a: parent…
Childminder briefing session
What is a childminding briefing session? The information session is an opportunity to find out more about running a childminding business. You can ask questions and get an insight in to the day to day routines of a childminder. Attending the session gives you the…
Childminding and Child Development
A Childminder is one childcare option for families. Childminders look after children in a home environment. They are Ofsted registered and will look after smaller groups of children than a nursery or pre-school playgroup. They can be flexible and may also offer care evenings and…
Choosing Childcare
Finding good quality childcare can be a difficult task for parents. There are lots of things to look out for and to remember to ask when you visit a childcare setting. How do you know if your child will be happy? Will they cater for…
Disability Access Fund (DAF)
Additional funding is available for providers to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Children aged 3 and 4 years old, who are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and claiming an Early Education Funded place could be eligible to apply for the Disability Access Fund (DAF).…
Early Years Pupil Premium
If your child is 3 or 4 years old and receiving the universal 15 hours free childcare in Sandwell, your childcare provider may be eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP). The Early Years Pupil Premium is extra funding paid to your registered childcare provider…