Business support for existing childminders
Self-employment information
To find out about your self-employed status, self-employment information and support on GOV.UK is provided by HM Revenue and Customs including:
- self-assessment help and deadlines
- record keeping (including free webinar)
- allowable business expenses
There is a ready reckoner on GOV.UK to help you budget for your tax bill.
The HMRC Business Income Manual sets out how much of your household bills, wear and tear on furnishings, food and drink and car expenses are 'allowable expenses' against your tax bill.
Childminder member's business hub
If you join our childminder membership you will have access to our bespoke 'e-learning business hub' which has courses around marketing, financial planning and forecasting to support you in making good financial decisions for your business
Childminder documentation pack
As a childminder you will need a range of business documentation and you may choose to purchase this from our publications section. The pack has everything you need to get started in one place with ten copies of the following:
- Contracts
- Existing Injuries
- Accidents
- Medication records
- Record of concerns
- Attendance records
- Child registration forms
- Useful contacts
- Emergency contacts
Business Smart
The PACEY Business Smart business support and tools are funded by the government and free to childminders. Although most are free, some are only available to PACEY members.
Childcare Choices
The Childcare Choices website can help you to understand the government help with childcare costs for parents and your role in this.
Employing an assistant
Our recruiting and managing staff page includes advice and information to support you with your employment responsibilities.