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Becoming a Childminder

How do I become an Ofsted Registered Childminder in Cornwall? Please see the following document below for more information on how you can become an Ofsted registered childminder in Cornwall. Becoming an Ofsted Childminder in Cornwall (PDF) Childminder Enquiries Childminder Enquiry Form (DOCX) Current arrangements for…

Brokerage and Support with Finding Childcare

Childcare Brokerage Service What is it? Childcare brokerage is a requirement of Childcare Act 2006, which means local authorities must provide support to families struggling to access childcare. Our Family Information Service Team can provide support for families who are looking for childcare. This may be helpful…

Childcare descriptions

It can be confusing knowing what all the different types of childcare are.  So, to help you out, here are some brief explanations.  Childminder Childminders are self-employed and registered with Ofsted to care for children aged 4 weeks and over.  Childminders usually work in their…

Childcare funding

Choosing a childcare option that is right for your family, can be a difficult task. Did you know there are lots of options available to help you finanacially depending on your individual circumstance.  Below we have a list of all the available types of funding…

Cornwall Childminder Mentor Programme

Are you a registered childminder in Cornwall? Or are you going through the registration process?  Would you like a local childminder mentor to answer your queries, keep you up to date with news and create opportunities for you to meet up with other childminders? In…

Disability Access Fund

Three and four year old children who are in receipt of child Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and are receiving the free nursery funding entitlement are eligible for the Disability Access Fund (DAF) payment. DAF is paid to the child’s early years setting as a fixed…

Early Years Inclusion Offer

For all early years provision settings and childminders. To be included within the SEND Local Offer, you must complete the Inclusion and Local Offer questions on the online form (the same form you use to update your information on the Family Information Service website).   Sign-in…

Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

Additional funding for your child Did you know your childcare provider may be entitled to £353 of extra funding to improve the education of your 3 or 4 year old? This funding may be used by your childcare provider in a number of ways, for…

Early Years Quality Improvement and Support Programme

The Early Years Quality Improvement Support Programme (EYQISP) document, sets out the key features of the robust support arrangements that Cornwall Council implements in order to improve outcomes for local authority and funded children.Early Years Quality Improvement Support Programme (EYQISP) document. The Graduated Response in the…

Help with searching for childcare on a mobile phone

Here is an example of how to find childcare using this website when accessed from a Mobile Phone.
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