We've got lots to chat about at tiney
18 December 2024
tiney 2024: a year in review
The numbers and story of our 2024 at tiney
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
18 November 2024
An Inspiring November Visit from Jaz Ampaw-Farr, Award-Winning International Speaker
Why personal and professional growth matters as a childminder, and how tiney supports our childminding community of “Everyday Heroes” making an extraordinary impact.
Kim Esnard
Head of Education
06 November 2024
tiney childminder case study: Jasmine and Isles of Scilly
Pioneering Childcare on the Isles of Scilly with tiney
Lucy Baxter
tiney Advisor
04 October 2024
tiney childminder case study: Storytime with Faye
How tiney childminder Faye left teaching to create a unique, nature-focused childcare setting
Lucy Baxter
tiney Advisor
24 September 2024
Childminding expands beyond the home - exciting new registration opportunities!
How tiney & our community are embracing the biggest ever shake up in non-domestic childminding
Marc James
Head of Quality
03 September 2024
What’s in a word?
Our view on one-word inspection gradings being scrapped
Marc James
Head of Quality
12 July 2024
How to become a Childminder in the UK: Your complete updated guide for 2024
Everything you want to know about becoming a childminder, all in one place!
The tiney team
tiney HQ
25 June 2024
tiney receives highest Ofsted Inspection Report grading (again) in our 2024 Inspection
Ensuring all children have access to outstanding early years education and care
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
17 June 2024
Why childminders are the missing link in childcare manifesto plans
Let's not risk overlooking childminders at this General Election
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
08 December 2023
tiney wrapped: our 2023 in numbers
Looking back on a brilliant year of growth at tiney, with a huge thank you to all our childminders!
The tiney team
tiney HQ
05 July 2023
The Together Project and tiney: supercharging joyful intergenerational experiences in local communities
Tea and biscuits, sunshine and ice cream, the park and a picnic. We all know the joy a perfect partnership can bring - and we’re really excited to tell you about this one…
The tiney team
tiney HQ
28 June 2023
We’re proud to talk about Pride
You’ve probably seen a few more rainbows around this month, or you may have even seen a Pride parade in a town near you. But as pretty as these rainbows are, the message behind Pride month is much more than that.
Claire Mastrolonardo
Education Lead
11 May 2023
'Hitting the September sweet spot' and 6 other reasons why now is a great time to start childminding!
Whatever’s holding you back, deciding to open a tiney home is a big move – we’ve got some facts to put your mind at ease.
Lisa Holmes
Head of Customer Success
12 April 2023
Play is our superpower…and we should always believe in magic.
Why childhood should never be left behind.
Claire Mastrolonardo
Education Lead
17 March 2023
What did the Budget say about childcare and what tiney is doing next
The Spring Budget included a lot of announcements on childcare, including incentives for joining a childminder agency. Here's our breakdown of what you need to know.
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
09 November 2022
Brett Wigdortz, CEO, tiney: 'The sector needs to come together to create a stronger future for childminding'
The CEO of childminder agency tiney makes the case for agencies as the key to turning the tide on falling childminder numbers, in his response to the recent Early Years Alliance childminder survey
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
12 September 2022
Supporting children and each other in moments of grief
Supporting children when historical moments create big feelings
Claire Mastrolonardo
Education Lead
11 August 2022
Debunking Common Myths About Childminding
Childminding is a seriously misunderstood career - so if it’s something you want to know more about, we’re here to answer all those big questions, from home suitability to the qualifications you need to get started…
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
04 July 2022
An update from the CEO: our response to today’s Government announcement on childcare
Our response to July 2022's proposed childcare announcement
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
16 June 2022
Let's talk about Pride
Because starting conversations early shapes a better future for all of us
Claire Mastrolonardo
Education Lead
08 June 2022
Scrapping EYFS risks our children’s future — let’s ensure all children are school ready!
EYFS is a highly regarded framework which standardises the quality of care children under 5 receive but due in part to our low regard for early years education, its importance all too often goes unnoticed. And now it might be at risk.
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
19 April 2022
tiney Childminder Agency receives highest possible Ofsted grading in 2022 Inspection Report
We're delighted with our Ofsted report - read it here
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
07 April 2022
Huge news! From tiney beginnings... to nationwide expansion
We're excited to announce that we're now looking for childminders across England
The tiney team
tiney HQ
23 March 2022
Helping children make sense of the news - a tiney guide to navigating challenging conversations
How can you help little ones understand what's going in the world when it's so overwhelming for adults too? We asked an expert...
Claire Mastrolonardo
Education Lead
16 December 2021
Applying for primary school: what you need to know
So much to think about! Let's talk you through the basics...
Lisa Jarmin
Education Writer
07 December 2021
6 Christmas craft ideas that you'll actually want to keep
Whether you're making festive crafts with your own little ones, or you're a childminder looking for something special to send the kids home with, you'll find inspiration here...
Lisa Jarmin
Education Writer
30 November 2021
Early years activity ideas: 8 uses for a massive Amazon box
Tis the season to clog up the recycling bin. Here's Lisa Jarmin with a few ways to get the most out of that tower of cardboard...
Lisa Jarmin
Education Writer
18 November 2021
Big news: we’ve launched in Greater Manchester!
We're hitting the north west to find more great tiney childminders
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
21 October 2021
How to create an enabling environment
An enabling environment supports and nurtures a child's health, safety, happiness, and development. While children can thrive in a variety of settings, childminders are uniquely positioned to provide high-quality care.
The tiney team
tiney HQ
14 October 2021
Fundamental British Values in Early Years: A guide for childminders
There are four essential British values that childminders and other early years providers are required to promote as part of their practice and care.
The tiney team
tiney HQ
06 October 2021
5 sensory play activities for childcare
Sensory play helps young children learn about the world around them and how it works. These sensory experiences spur fundamental physical, mental, social, and behavioural development at a critical age.
The tiney team
tiney HQ
16 September 2021
A complete guide to safeguarding
Children develop best when they’re healthy, safe, and secure. Safeguarding procedures help childcare providers build high-quality environments where children can cultivate foundational life skills.
The tiney team
tiney HQ
25 August 2021
Latest Covid guidance: What should childminders do if a household member is self-isolating?
The latest Coronavirus guidance for childminders
The tiney team
tiney HQ
03 August 2021
What happened when tiney childminder Blerina went to 10 Downing Street
Blerina is one of our most successful tiney childminders, and now her hard work during the pandemic has been acknowledged by the Prime Minister...
The tiney team
tiney HQ
08 July 2021
Covid update: What does 'freedom day' mean for childminders?
All the latest info on the new Covid rules for people working in childcare
The tiney team
tiney HQ
06 July 2021
It's time to get ready for the September childcare rush
Now is a great time to start training with tiney - or supercharge your childminding business
The tiney team
tiney HQ
29 June 2021
Life at tiney: Our 2021 diversity, equity and belonging update
Every year we've committed to sharing a public update on our diversity, equity and inclusion work to hold ourselves accountable.
Beth Toms
Head of People
12 May 2021
Life at tiney: Meet Josh
Meet Josh, he left marketing to become a software engineer
Beth Toms
Head of People
04 May 2021
How to help children navigate change as we ease out of lockdown
Remember normal life? Many young children won't! Here are a few tips on making the transition a little easier...
Laura House
Education Lead
26 April 2021
tiney's anti-racist guide: your questions answered
The questions we didn't get to during our sell-out launch event
Jade Francis
Education Specialist
19 April 2021
Diary of a tiney trainee part 2: Amy on the perks of juggling childminder training with mum life
Amy's busy life with a toddler doesn't make training with tiney easy - but they're both learning so much
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
13 April 2021
Our guide to becoming an inclusive, anti-racist early educator
We are pleased to launch and share an important new resource: The tiney guide to becoming an inclusive, anti-racist early educator!
Matt Lloyd-Rose
Head of Education
23 March 2021
Life at tiney: Meet Lucy
Meet Lucy, she left physiotherapy to dive into the tech startup world.
Beth Toms
Head of People
17 March 2021
Parent’s view: Why our kids need more great childminders - fast!
Schools might be back, but the childcare crisis is rumbling on. Can you help?
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
10 March 2021
Referral bonus: How you can get £1000 if you help us find our new engineer
Make childcare better by referring a Software Engineer to help build tiney
Beth Toms
Head of People
08 March 2021
IWD 2021: Our pick of the best books and activities to promote girl power
The best books for little ones that promote positive, barrier-breaking gender narratives
Laura House
Education Lead
04 March 2021
Diary of a tiney trainee part 1: Why Amy left teaching to become a childminder
Meet Amy. She's a new mum and former primary school teacher who's just started training with tiney...
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
23 February 2021
How the roadmap out of lockdown affects childminders
Spoiler alert: it's mostly good news!
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
19 February 2021
Life at tiney: Meet Goksan
Meet Goksan, he joined the tiney team as a Software Engineer just over a year ago after finishing college.
Beth Toms
Head of People
13 January 2021
How social media can help you build your childminding business during lockdown
Make the most of Facebook and Instagram to find families seeking childcare during the pandemic
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
07 January 2021
Coronavirus update 07/01/21; all tiney homes remain open during lockdown
How tiney homes are operating during lockdown
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
07 January 2021
Why Early years settings are open: a statement from the Department for Education
Tiney has received the following statement from the Department for Education
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
31 December 2020
Coronavirus update 01/01/21; tiney homes to stay open under the new government guidance
Childminders will be able to continue to operate in all tiers of the UK despite school closures
Lisa Holmes
Head of Customer Success
22 December 2020
An end of the year update for our community
There's lots to look forward to with tiney in 2021
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
02 December 2020
Meet our childminders: How Nikki's years of childcare experience inspired her to open her own tiney home
We popped over to Nikki's place in Croydon to hear her tiney story
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
26 November 2020
Life at tiney: Meet Sajida
Let's get to know Sajida, who leads the onboarding squad at tiney...
Beth Toms
Head of People
13 November 2020
Tips for childminders: How you can help families even more in these uncertain times
Making the most of your business during Covid
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
02 November 2020
Coronavirus update: A message from our founder and CEO on how the new lockdown impacts childminders
What early years professionals need to know about the new Covid 19 restrictions
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
26 October 2020
Life at tiney: Meet Lewis
We're kicking off a series of blog posts about our team at tiney, to help paint a better picture of what it's like to work here. First up, we have Lewis!
Beth Toms
Head of People
30 September 2020
What qualifications do I need to become a registered childminder?
Becoming a childminder: what you need
The tiney team
tiney HQ
20 July 2020
Life at tiney: diversity, equity and belonging
We're building a product for everyone and we need our team to reflect this
Beth Toms
Head of People
15 July 2020
Meet the former florist whose love of children sparked a career change
How tiney helped Rebecca make a great move for her family
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
15 July 2020
How years in the corporate world inspired Libby to train with tiney
She's even brought her mum along for the ride!
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
01 June 2020
Childcare choices during Covid-19: a guide for parents
Returning to childcare: frequently asked questions
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
15 May 2020
Life at tiney: Why play isn't just for children
Young children learn best when they play and we believe that this applies to adults as well
Beth Toms
Head of People
29 April 2020
An open letter from a parent to all early years professionals
Parenting without you, the professionals who feel like family, is almost impossible.
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
23 March 2020
Safeguarding during Coronavirus
Tips if you're caring for the children of key workers
Sarah Read
Head of Safeguarding
18 March 2020
Coronavirus: A letter to the tiney community
FAQs for tiney home leaders, plus the launch of our £10,000 fund
Brett Wigdortz OBE
Chief Executive Officer
11 March 2020
How to communicate with young children about Coronavirus
Expert advice on talking to young children about Covid-19
Isabel Mohan
Head of Content
10 March 2020
Why home-based care is so great
Attachment theory and the benefits of home-based childcare.
Richard Miranda
Growth Lead
07 October 2019
The importance of play for young children
Play sits at the heart of everything we do at tiney.
Matt Lloyd-Rose
Head of Education
07 October 2019
How we make sure children settle in successfully
How we approach the settling in period at tiney.
Matt Lloyd-Rose
Head of Education
07 October 2019
How to develop independence in children
Why 'temper tantrums' can sometimes be a good thing.
Bryony Hackett-Evans
07 October 2019
Outdoor play - the best kind of learning
Why playing outdoors is an important part of development.
Bryony Hackett-Evans
07 October 2019
How to help children become lifelong readers
You need to focus on the right foundational skills first.
Bryony Hackett-Evans
28 September 2019
What makes a great early-years educator?
The three characteristics we look for when recruiting tiney home leaders.
Matt Lloyd-Rose
Head of Education
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