#UnsungHeroes

#UnsungHeroes aims to shine a positive light on the childcare sector and beyond in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic. While there are some obvious heroes through this uncertain time, we want to highlight those who may be forgotten, including childcare...

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Our new Mental Health and Wellbeing Spotlight brings together information, advice and guidance in one place to help you support your own mental health as well as the children and families in your provision. We will regularly update this page as new resources and...

Childminder ratios

Registered childminders are given a maximum number of children that they can care for at any one time. Because of the differences in registration requirements between England and Wales, the number of children that childminders in these countries can care for is...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Some books just have a universal appeal – and Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of those books. Written over 45 years ago, the simple story with its striking illustrations has been a favourite for generations. But it’s not just a...