Childminder Agencies
The Department for Education produced a policy paper in September 2025 all about the role of childminder agencies. Childminder agencies (CMAs) are organisations that can register and quality assure: childminders (with and without domestic premises) providers of ‘childcare on domestic premises’ (CODPs) Ofsted regulates and inspects CMAs. All CMAs must be registered with Ofsted. Childminders and providers […]
Wraparound Toolkit
Childcare Works has created a toolkit for wraparound childcare providers, schools and childminders.
Early Years Toolkit
Childcare Works has created an early years toolkit for providers, schools and childminders
Childcare Expansion Myth-buster for Providers
An easy-to-read infographic with comprehensive and accurate information about the childcare expansion
Ofsted Early Years Provider Registration Advice
Applying to register with Ofsted: what you need to know Below is a useful Ofsted flowchart to help you determine what type of provider you should apply to register as. This infographic is for all types of providers, including childminders. It’s important to use the correct Ofsted form to complete your application. Which registration service […]
Childcare Works Webinar for Early Years Settings and Schools
Watch recordings of Childcare Works webinars held in May and June 2025
Childcare Works Webinar for Wraparound Childcare Providers
Watch recordings of Childcare Works webinars held in May and June 2025
Maximising Existing Marketing and Promotional Materials – a Resource for Providers and Schools
Marketing and promotion are important tasks for all providers, especially as the expansion of early education and wraparound childcare continues. This summary document (PDF) for providers and schools contains: The Early Years and Wraparound toolkits and the marketing sections of the Early Years and Wraparound Toolkits The series of marketing recordings Childcare Choices and government […]
Vodcast: How can LAs Support Childminders with the Expanded Entitlements – Helen Donohoe, Coram PACEY
A vodcast recorded in March 2025