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As the weather gets nicer, there is more opportunity to get children playing and learning outdoors. Inspectors are keen to see how regularly childcare settings allow children access to play experiences outdoors as there is significant evidence to show that it can contribute positively to child development, child health, and early learning. This FREE Activity Sheet […]

Spring is here! The weather is nice. There is no better time to encourage children to get outdoors and learn all about Minibeasts! Our latest activity pack will give you loads of inspiration for activities! Bursting full with activities this pack has ideas to cover all of the development areas and help children to learn all […]

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. Yippee! Spring is here! The Easter eggs have been eaten and the kids are enjoying the lighter nights in the garden. After this chilly spell…hopefully the […]

With thanks to my very talented sister, Fiona Hunter of Story Club English, this amazing activity book has been kindly added to MindingKids collection as another fantastic resource to support children’s learning! Whether you are working on communication skills, teaching a new language, encouraging social skills or simply searching for fun, new ways to learn, […]

In addition to first aid training it is essential, as a childcare provider, to keep a well stocked first aid kit in your setting ready to use in an emergency situations or to treat minor injuries. It is vital that the contents of your first aid kit is regularly checked to ensure used items are replaced and the contents is within it’s […]

As the new financial year approaches, this is a great time to think about how you can tidy up your finance paperwork. These new invoice and receipt templates enable you to provide parents and carers with professional records of payment. Not only does this help to keep your business finances in order but it ensures that […]

Our latest activity pack is now available! Bursting full with activities this pack has ideas to cover all of the development areas and help children to learn all about people who help us and emergency situations! Includes: People Who Help Us Activity Ideas Sheet Activity Plans & Evaluation Sheets (with completed examples!) All About Sheets – Learn all […]

A new resource to help children with numeracy skills! This colourful chart will help to brighten up your setting and allow children to practice their number and counting skills. Great for encouraging number, word and colour recognition! Find this and all of our latest resources on the NEW RESOURCES page! Members log in to your Account to […]

If you care for babies or young toddlers, they will most likely take naps whilst in your care. You must be able to give evidence on inspection of how you provide a safe sleeping environment and how you check on sleeping children regularly. We have put together this Baby Sleep Monitoring Chart to help you to […]