This page is regularly updated to keep you informed on what's happening at Morton Michel and in the childcare sector.
Setting up as a self-employed childminder can seem a little daunting, but Childminding UK hopes to reassure anybody considering becoming a childminder how simple the process can be.
Landlords in England are being urged to allow childminders to work in their rented properties, to help encourage entry into the profession and increase availability of childcare for parents.
Earlier this month, a panel of experts at the Childcare & Education Expo North discussed the question of how the childcare sector can be seen as more than just babysitters.
A grassroots campaign, Road to Nanny Regulation, is advocating for the regulation of Nannies. It aims to ensure the safety, well-being and development of children across the UK.
Here, Childminding UK explain the importance of loose parts in stimulating children's curiosity, creativity and imagination.