Childminding training and services

Pre-registration childminding course

Islington pre-registration training is for Islington residents who are interested in becoming a childminder. This free course is part of our pathway to becoming registered with Ofsted.

For more information and to book contact Renate Laux, Childminding and Childcare Information Officer:

• Email: renate.laux@islington.gov.uk
• Phone: 020 7527 5927 

Childminder briefings

Childminder briefings take place each term and are open to all Islington childminders and their assistants. Join us to hear about good practice ideas, find out about Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted, safeguarding updates, childcare funding and support for childminders.

Find out how and when to join the briefings in the Bright Start newsletter. Sign up to receive the Bright Start newsletter. Each briefing is online between 5.45pm and 6.45pm.

Training 

We offer a range of training courses, and they are managed through MyLearning. Childminders need to have a MyLearning account to find and book on training. Request an account to get access to training courses. 

15 and 30 hours funding

Childminders can offer free early education places. Find out more on the early years funding page.

Register of Good Practice 

Our Register of Good Practice supports early years practitioners in their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Register is split into areas of expertise and childminders are encouraged to contact directly to arrange a visit to see how they do things.  

Advertise your services

Islington's Family Information Service, (FIS), is a telephone and web-based information and advice service. Islington childminders can advertise their services with the FIS including current and future vacancies.