I don’t have live access to the latest news feeds in this moment. Based on recent trends up to late 2025, there have been ongoing discussions about Ofsted-registered childminders, funding for funded entitlements, and workforce numbers, with reports of declines in childminders and calls for funding reform. If you’d like, I can summarize common themes from reputable sources and point you to where to find the most current updates.
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Find out all the latest news from the early years sector, for June 2025. We've put together everything that we think you'll want to know this month, in this handy childminder news blog.
www.twinkl.comAccording to the data, the number of Ofsted-registered childminders fell from 26,000 to 25,000 over the 12-month period measured
www.eyalliance.org.ukFind out all the latest news from the early years sector, for November 2025. We've put together everything that we think you'll want to know this month, in this handy childminder news blog.
www.twinkl.comFind out all the latest news from the early years sector, for November 2025. We've put together everything that we think you'll want to know this month, in this handy childminder news blog.
www.twinkl.co.ukFind out all the latest news from the early years sector, for November 2025. We've put together everything that we think you'll want to know this month, in this handy childminder news blog.
www.twinkl.ptFind out all the latest news from the early years sector, for May 2025. We've put together everything that we think you'll want to know this month, in this handy childminder news blog.
www.twinkl.co.ukThis article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Development Worker Danielle Mercer for the attention of Slough Early Years Settings, including Childminders. Please see below the latest Early Years and Childcare news from Ofsted:
thelink.slough.gov.ukThe latest Childcare News - Find out what is happening in the Childcare industry and what factors may impact your setting.
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