Our seasonal news updates summarise the latest childcare news plus which MindingKids resources have been added or revised so you can easily keep on track and up to date. The leaves have started falling and signs of Autumn are all around us. The shops are stocked full with Halloween goodies and even Christmas bits and […]
FREE Halloween Activities Ideas Sheet!
With only 3 weeks left till Halloween, MindingKids has put together a FREE activity ideas sheet to help keep the kids busy and have lots of fun in the run up to the spooky day! Links activity ideas to the areas of learning and development! You will find this along with many other helpful FREE […]
Self-Evaluation / Self-Assessment EXAMPLE Answers UPDATED!
The Ofsted SEF Form has now been revised to coincide with the new Common Inspection Framework. Click here for the new form and guidance notes. To help with completing the new form we have updated our Ofsted Early Years Self-Evaluation Form – EXAMPLE Answers! Updated and revised to suit the new form layout the following sections have […]
New Activity Journal!
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a folder of all the activities you do with children to ‘show off’ and demonstrate the wide range of experiences you provide? Well…we have now created an Activity Journal pack for you to make recording everything about activities easy and keep all the information together in one place. Use […]
The MindingKids WEB APP has arrived!
…and you can try it for FREE! As part of our ongoing dedication to make life easier for childminders and other childcare professionals, we have now released our Web App! Manage daily tasks, record essential data and share information with parents from a computer, tablet or smart phone! Forget about piles of paperwork and make childminding simple with everything you need right […]
FREE Childminder Document Check-Lists UPDATED!
NEWLY REVISED for September 2015! Is your paperwork up to date? Do you have everything in place to meet requirements? With the new Common Inspection Framework coming into force for Ofsted registered childminders, we have updated our FREE document check-list to help you on your way. Our check-list for Care Inspectorate registered providers has also […]
NEW EYFS & SHANARRI Displays!
Brighten up your setting and demonstrate how you implement the Early Years Foundation Stage or how you ‘Get It Right For Every Child’ by creating an exciting EYFS or SHANARRI Display! Great for explaining the principles of the EYFS (Ofsted/England) or the GIRFEC approach (Care Inspectorate/Scotland). Involve children with creating your exciting display and show parents everything you […]
New Ready for NURSERY Workbook!
Do you care for children who are due to start to start nursery or pre-school? Following on from the success of our Ready for School Workbook and by popular demand, we have now put together this fun workbook to help little ones prepare and get excited about going to nursery. Covers the following topics: Learning […]
NEW CPD Record & Planning Pack!
How do you review, assess and record your Continuing Professional Development? Did you know that CPD is a legal requirement for all childcare providers? Do you have an up to date folder ready to show on inspection? Are you sure you have undergone all the essential training required and that your current certificates are still […]