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This week is Child Safety Week – The perfect time to have a good look around your setting and review your risk assessments and safety procedures. Every area of your setting or home used for childcare purposes should be checked regularly for hazards and action taken to minimise risk wherever possible. Whilst it is not […]

What does being ‘Ready’ to start school really mean? How can we help to prepare children and reassure families? Our Supporting School Readiness HOT TOPIC is packed with ideas and links to resources that will help relieve anxieties and equip children with the skills they need to be school ready.  Social Skills Build on communication […]

A recap of childcare news from spring 2023 plus resources, updates and behind the scenes at Minding Kids! Hooray! The weather is finally warming up and I have packed away my winter coat! I cannot believe we are nearly at the end of May and heading into the final school term. A busy time for […]

A fun way for children to share information about themselves, find out about one another …and most importantly, learn that we are all UNIQUE! ✔️Build on children’s communication skills and self esteem ✔️Prepare children for starting school ✔️Welcome new children and get to know one another Children can draw or write into their workbook to […]

This month we celebrate our 10 year anniversary! Let’s look back on what we have achieved: ❤️We have created BUNDLES of resources to support with: Essential documents to manage and organise your professional childcare service.  From policies and risk assessments, to contracts and invoicing, to resources that will help you prepare for registration and inspection, […]

Celebrate the King’s Coronation in your setting with a wealth of inspiration from this FREE Activity Ideas Sheet! Keep children busy and help them to learn about The King, Royal family and the importance of the Coronation celebrations. Links activity ideas to the areas of learning and development! 🆓DOWNLOAD for FREE Here! 👉Visit our Activities section […]

📢Exciting NEWS! Minding Kids is getting a fresh new look. Here’s What to Expect: 💻WEBSITE and DOWNLOADS: NEW streamlined design IMPROVED navigation and simplified shopping experience 📱Minding Kids APP REMODELLED and Refined IMPROVED accessibility via the App Store ENHANCED user-friendly layout NEW and IMPROVED features including Organiser, Invoicing, Income / Expenditure recording and Video sharing! […]

Have essential paediatric First Aid information at your fingertips with these NEW FIRST AID Pocket Cards! An ideal addition to your First Aid Kit and for taking with you on outings.  ✔️RECOGNISE the signs and symptoms of serious illness or injury and KNOW how to respond: anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) heavy bleeding burns broken bones […]

🌹Learn about the Patron Saint of England, English traditions, Dragons, Medieval Castles and more!  Celebrate St George’s Day in your setting with some fun activity ideas! Download this FREE Activity Ideas Sheet for some activity inspiration.   Links activity ideas to the areas of learning and development! Looking for MORE Spring learning ideas? We have […]