Articles on Childminders (11)
3 and 4-year-olds: 15 hours free early education and childcare for every child
All three and four year old children who live in England are entitled 15 hours of childcare or early education for 38 weeks (up to 570 hours per year), that you can use flexibly with one or more providers. Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using…3 and 4-year-olds: 30 hours free early education for eligible working families (extended entitlement)
All three- and four-year-old children in the England receive 15 hours of free childcare per week. Some children may also be entitled to an additional 15 hours of free childcare, otherwise known as the '30 Hours Childcare' or 'Extended Entitlement'. This entitlement would overall amount to…Becoming a Childminder
To become a registered childminder you will need to hold a Level 3 or above in Childcare & Education and have worked with children under the age of 5 years in the past 2 years. If you do not have this qualification you will need to complete…Bi-lingual quick tips for parents and practitioners
The National Literacy Trust have a great set of quick tips (19 languages). We have produced a series of bi-lingual quick tips for parents and practitioners to help children develop good talking and listening skills. There are lots of different languages. The following tips are…Choosing childcare
There are lots of different types of childcare to choose from. Some families use informal childcare, such as other family members, friends or neighbours. However you may also find that you need to make more formal childcare arrangements. Some childcare settings provide specialist services for…Early education and childcare information
This section provides information and guidance about early education and childcare in Westminster, including the different entitlements and funding options and information about local early years providers. Choosing a provider and help paying for childcare: For 2-year-olds For 3 and 4-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Choosing a…Early Years and Childcare careers, courses and qualifications
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) The EYFS Framework sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. The following link…Helpful information when choosing a childminder
Helpful information when choosing a Childminder Here are some key facts and things to consider when looking to use a childminder.Information leaflets
The following video explains about the 15 and 30 hours funded early education and childcare for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds in Westminster. You can also access a subtitled version in: Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali, Sorani, Tigrinya. WCC funded early education and childcare leaflet…