There are many benefits to choosing a childminder to care for your little ones, some of which are listed below:

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• Registered childminders work in their own homes meaning that your children can enjoy real-life learning experiences like cooking, shopping, gardening, mealtimes and outings to the park and library.

 

• Childminders are self-employed and can be more flexible – a great help if you work shifts or irregular hours or need an extra half an hour here and there.

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• Some childminders are registered to provide overnight care and work at weekends.

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• Most childminders will pick up and collect children from school, pre-school or nursery as well as offer care during school holidays.

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• Childminders are regularly inspected by Ofsted and are expected to provide high-quality childcare. They receive the same core training as other childcare professionals.

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• Childminders work in partnership with parents and many become lifelong friends and part of the family.