Information for Childminders

This section of the Childminding web pages is for childminders who are already registered and working in Islington.

Follow the links on the left for information about Childminding Bases in Children's Centres, the Islington Childminder's Association, registration information and training opportunities.

Advice and support sessions for childminders and childminding applicants

These sessions are run at Islington's Children's Centres and include information, advice and support on all childminding issues. These topics range from preparing for Ofsted inspections to promoting yourself and your childminding business in the borough. The flyer with dates and times for the next session is available to download below.

Other information

Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a comprehensive framework which sets the standards for learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. It builds on and will replace the existing statutory Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage, the non-statutory Birth to Three Matters framework, and the regulatory frameworks in the National Standards for Under 8s Day Care and Childminding. All registered early years providers and schools will be required to use the EYFS from September 2008.

Hard copies are available from the Family Information Service (020 7527 5959) and are made up of the Statutory Framework and Practice Guidance booklets, Principles into Practice cards, wall poster and CD-ROM.