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Childminding Groups

Bristol childminders are invited to use the Children’s Centres as a point of support and contact with other childminders and professionals working in the Early Years sector.

Each Children’s Centre has a childminding group. The outreach Lead Teachers, alongside the Childminding Support Workers, facilitate these groups and are available for advice and support on professional matters. Childminders are welcome to attend any Children’s Centre childminding group, but of course by attending your local group you will get to meet other childminders in your area.

What are children’s centre childminding groups for?

Take a look at the clip of some childminders and their Lead Teacher talking about how they use the childminding group to develop their practice.

Going to a Childminding Group

The article ‘Childminder Groups‘ offers specific advice on the best way to introduce babies and children to the group. Following these tips will help to make the group visit a positive and enjoyable experience for you and your child.

Childminder Groups – Best Practice Tips for Settling-in New Children

 

Childminding Groups January 2026

Childminding Groups in Children’s Centres

Best Practice Tips about ‘Settling In’ to your setting! (Experienced childminders share their ideas on how to prepare for the arrival of a new child to the setting, as well as offering practical suggestions to help make the transition) smooth as possible.

Helping children look forward to school

Sample letter to introduce a childminder to another setting for information sharing
Area Network CPD

Childminder Groups in Bristol

We run 10 childminding groups across Bristol, covering the North, South, and East & Central areas of the city. These groups are open to registered childminders and operate during term time only.

If you have any questions about the groups, please contact the Childminding Support Lead, Lucy Dale, at CMSUPPORT@bristol.gov.uk

* New* Professional Support Group for Bristol Childminders

Starting in Term 2, 2025, we are launching a new drop-in support group open to all Bristol childminders citywide. This group focuses on supporting your professional practice, promoting wellbeing, and offering advice and guidance on sector updates, SEND, EYFS, and more.

Sessions take place every Monday from 9:30am to 11:00am at Filton Avenue Nursery and Children’s Centre.

Advance booking is required. You can book your ticket on Eventbrite and choose from the available dates. You are welcome to bring your minded children, just let us know how many will be attending when you book. 

Contacts

The Childminding Support Team

cmsupport@bristol.gov.uk
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