DfE Childminder Mentor Programme

The DfE Experts and Mentors recovery programme which provides free support and guidance to settings has now expanded to include childminders.

From spring 2023, childminders will be able to access support to strengthen their practice to help those children hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic (those meeting DfE criteria).

More information is available about the programme.

DfE Setting Experts and Mentors programme

Settings can apply to have free support from an Expert and Mentor through this DfE post pandemic recovery programme.

Experts could support EYFS practice in a number of ways including leadership, curriculum and assessment.

Settings can self-refer themselves

Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP)

The EYPDP is focused on supporting practitioners who work with children aged 2-4 in order to improve outcomes in three areas: 

• Communication and Language
• Early Mathematics 
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development 

To find more information and to register your interest, please visit the website. Applications are invited for Cohort 4 which starts in April 2024. A vodcast also gives useful information.