Childminder Setting Policies Pack | Birth-5 Documents
A complete, professionally written set of core EYFS policies tailored specifically for childminder settings.
(Available Now with Professional Membership)
What this pack is
The Childminder Setting Policies Pack is a comprehensive collection of fully written policies designed specifically for childminders and childminding settings delivering EYFS provision.
It supports childminders in meeting their statutory responsibilities, safeguarding children and demonstrating robust, well-organised systems in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework, safeguarding legislation and inspection expectations.
The policies are written with the realities of childminding in mind, including home-based provision, mixed-age groups, assistants or volunteers, and close partnership with families.
It is intended to support professional judgement, not replace statutory guidance or local authority advice.
Who this is for
Registered childminders
Childminders employing assistants or working with volunteers
New childminders establishing statutory documentation
Experienced childminders reviewing or updating policies
Childminders preparing for Ofsted inspection
What this pack helps you do
Ensure all required EYFS policies are in place and inspection-ready
Demonstrate strong safeguarding and welfare procedures in a home-based setting
Present policies clearly and professionally to parents and inspectors
Reduce workload with a complete, coherent and childminder-specific policy suite
Support assistants or volunteers with clear expectations and accountability
Evidence compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Maintain consistency and confidence in day-to-day practice
What’s included in the pack
This pack contains a complete set of core EYFS policies, including:
Safeguarding & Child Protection
Observation, Assessment & Planning
Curriculum & Pedagogy
Behaviour, Relationships & Emotional Wellbeing
Inclusion, Equality & SEND
Health, Safety & Risk Assessment
Data Protection & GDPR
Staffing, Ratios & Key Person
Physical Intervention & Positive Handling
Intimate Care
Supervision of Children
Mobile Phones, Cameras & Social Media
Medication & Medical Conditions
Food, Drink & Allergy Management
Complaints Procedure
Accident, Incident & First Aid
Missing Child / Uncollected Child
Outings & Trips
Whistleblowing
Staff Conduct, Safer Recruitment & Induction
Fire Safety & Emergency Evacuation
Visitors & Security
The pack also includes:
Childminder Assistant or Volunteer Policy Sign-Off and Confirmation Document
Childminder Policy Folder Contents List
How this fits within our Birth–5 framework
This Policies Pack forms part of our wider Birth–5 Curriculum & Pedagogy framework, supporting high-quality leadership, safeguarding and practice across all EYFS delivery models, including childminding.
This document is part of our EYFS Curriculum & Pedagogy Membership (Professional), which provides full access to age-specific curriculum frameworks, planning guidance, assessment tools and leadership support.
(Available Now with Professional Membership)
Related documents include:
Additional Whole-Setting Guidance | for Professional Members
Explore our whole-setting guidance below, including overarching curriculum and pedagogy documents, early years schemas and EYFS setting policies.
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Early Years Schemas - Practitioner Toolkit | EYFS Birth-5
↪ Schema Cards (definition, behaviours, age-related examples, enabling resources)
↪ Schema Observation & Responsive Provision Planning Template
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EYFS Group Setting Policies Pack
↪ x 22 Policy Documents
↪ Policy Sign-Off and Confirmation Document
↪ EYFS Setting Policy Folder Contents List
Childminder Setting Policies Pack
↪ x 22 Policy Documents
↪ Childminder Assistant or Volunteer Policy Sign-Off and Confirmation Document
↪ Childminder Policy Folder Contents List
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↪ Clear, practitioner-friendly explanations of key curriculum and pedagogy terms used throughout our guidance.
Age-Specific Guidance For Children Within Your Care
Select the ages relevant for the children you work with. You do not need to use everything. (Many practitioners use more than one pathway.)
What is Professional Membership?
Find our more about our Professional guidance for confident, reflective EYFS practice (Birth–5)
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Content within the EYFS Curriculum & Pedagogy Membership is provided as professional guidance and support. It reflects current understanding of the EYFS statutory framework, Development Matters and inspection expectations at the time of writing. Practitioners are responsible for applying professional judgement and ensuring practice aligns with current statutory requirements and their specific context.
Updated: January 2026