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- Welcome to tiney tipsActivities that support the EYFS
- Data Protection and GDPR for childmindersFind out about your legal obligations as a childminder under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- What happens once I've completed my training?Going in to the registration phase of your tiney journey
- Resources for getting your tiney home startedSome pointers on what you might need for your registration visit and where to find it.
- Paying your Income TaxHow and when you should register for paying your own tax and National Insurance contributions
- Preparing for your Registration VisitWhat you need to do to get your home ready to be registered
- Maternity Allowance
- How to contact usFind out how to contact tiney, including our phone number, chat options in the tiney app, and our opening hours
- How do I edit a PDF resource?Learning how to edit a PDF resource
- How do I edit a docx resource?Learn how to edit a docx resource
- How does the guardian (parent) app work?An overview of the guardian journey from onboarding to daily app use.
- Food, allergies and allergy action plans
- Parental consents and permissions
- Safeguarding: referrals, LADO and allegations
- Supporting and understanding children's behaviourWhat the EYFS requires, what it means in practice, and how tiney can help.
- The 2-year-old progress check
- What records do I need to keep?
- Overnight care
- Safe sleeping: your practical guide
- Which policies do I need as a tiney childminder?A complete guide to mandatory and optional policies for tiney childminders, what is legally required by EYFS, what tiney requires, and when to review them. Covers safeguarding, complaints, attendance, whistleblowing,…
- Lockdown and emergency procedures for childmindersWhat to do if there is an external threat or security incident while children are in your care, what an invacuation is, what your written procedures should cover, and the…
- The Nursery Milk scheme and tiney childmindersWhy tiney-registered childminders do not currently qualify for the government-funded Nursery Milk scheme, what tiney is doing to change this, and what to do in the meantime.
- Looking after yourself: wellbeing support for childmindersChildminding can be isolating, and it is normal to find it overwhelming at times. Here is the wellbeing support available to tiney childminders through tiney, through the community, and through…
- Renewing your DBS checkWhen to renew your DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, how to apply, what the DBS Update Service is and why it matters, household member obligations, and what to do…
- Supporting transitions: when a child moves to school or a new settingWhat information to share when a child leaves your care, how to use the learning journal for transitions, what the EYFS requires you to hand over, supporting children with SEND,…
- tiney Assistants GuideA complete guide to introducing an assistant to your setting
- Assistants: How to become an employerwhat to do if you want to employ your childminding assistant
- How to register a tiney assistantYou're ready to bring your assistant onboard so it's time to get their checks and training started!
- What to do if your assistant is sick
- Welcome to the Community Hub
- How tiney Resources can support youUsing tiney resources to support your nursery
- Creating and editing your tiney profileHow to create and edit your tiney.co home profile from the tiney app
- How do I update the tiney app?Keeping your tiney up to date on iPhone and Android
- Tracking EYFS learning with the tiney JournalDesigned to help you record and communicate daily updates with parents
- How to add and view policies in the app
- Supporting Trainees and Childminders with Accessibility NeedsGuidance for users with disabilities, learning differences, or other accessibility needs.
- Experiencing technical issues🛠️ Having trouble with the tiney app? We’ve got you
- Reporting accidents in the tiney appUnderstanding how and when to use accident reporting in the app
- How do I create a Personal care post?Understanding how to create Personal care posts in the Journal
- How do I record an accident?Understanding how to record an Accident Journal post
- How do I record medication?Understanding how to create a Medication post in the Journal
- How to keep your data safe in the tiney appWhat every childminder and parent can do to keep data safe, and what tiney does behind the scenes.
- Using tiney’s AI Writing AssistantThis tool is designed to help you communicate more clearly and confidently, by suggesting improvements to text you’ve already written. Here’s everything you need to know.
- Introducing the tiney desktop app (beta)tiney is now available on desktop. This article explains what it is, how to log in, and what to expect during the beta.
- How to set up and manage your policies in Policy BuilderCreate, personalise and manage your setting’s policies in the tiney app, and see which ones tiney reviews before registration.
- Am I ready for my registration visit?Check that you've completed all the steps necessary before booking your registration visit
- Am I ready for my registration assessment call?Check that you've completed all the steps necessary before booking your registration test
- All my learning & checks are completed - when will I have my call?I've completed all my learning and checks - what are the next steps?
- How do I book my first aid training?
- Meeting your CPD GoalsWhat CPD is, why it's important, and how to log your professional learning in your app
- Getting your training done as successfully as possibleSome useful hints and tips to help you complete your checks and learning modules
- Landlord PermissionHow do I get Landlord permission?
- How do I know how I'm doing with my training?How can I get feedback about my progress during my training?
- What are tiney looking for in your training?How to do well in your Train with tiney assessments
- What if I accidentally submit a task and then want to change it?Oops! I know I made a mistake
- Do I get a qualification at the end of the training?Certificates in Train with tiney
- FAQs before signing up with tineyHow tiney makes money, setup costs and more!
- Can I delay my operating date?Asking for a delay after starting training
- Preparing for your Registration Assessment CallHow to prepare for your registration assessment call and what to expect on the call
- DBS ChecksApplying for a DBS, renewing a DBS certificate & who needs a DBS check?
- Why we need your full employment history
- Why we need your references
- How to complete your GP health checkThe GP health check is a legal required to confirm you're fit to work as a childminder. Learn who needs one, and how to get it.
- How do I apply for my DBS check?How to apply for your tiney DBS check through Personnel Checks: online ID verification, what to have ready, common errors to avoid, address history tips, and the Klarna payment option.
- Verifying your DBS certificatesThis article explains the two routes tiney will take to verify your DBS certificates before registration. It applies to all childminders who have not registered.
- How often should I use the Learning Journal to add EYFS observations?Using your app to assess children and share updates with parents
- How do I find and share my certificates?View and share your training and registration certificates anytime from the tiney app.
- How to run a successful induction for your new assistantMake sure your new assistant gets off to a great start at your home nursery
- Moving to a New PropertyFind out the steps you need to take to update your registration and safely reopen your setting after a move.
- What to do if you have a new household member or child turning 16How to complete the checks you need to comply with your registration
- Applying for a Ratio VariationWhat to do if you would like to go over ratio and vary the number of children you can care for
- Why does tiney take a fee and what do I get in return?What are the benefits of being part of tiney? And how does tiney make money?
- Guide: How to register with HMRC as a Sole trader (Self employed)
- How to register with the ICORegistering with the Information Commissioner's Office
- How to set up your space!How to set up stimulating spaces for learning and play in your home.
- An introduction to tiney's referral schemeKnow someone amazing with children, who would be a fantastic tiney home owner?
- Where can I find child information in the app?Find where to access child information in the tiney app, what it includes, and why keeping it up to date is important for caring for children safely.
- What are the space requirements for Childminders in the EYFS?
- 10 tips for using social media to find familiesSocial media is one of the most effective way to find new families. Here's some tips on how to do it well...
- How to work out ratiosGuidance on complying with EYFS ratios in your setting
- Setting Your RatesTop tips for setting your rates
- tiney insuranceHow insurance works at tiney
- Your Business SettingsComplete your Business Settings to create childcare contracts
- Tiney referral scheme re-launch June 2024Introducing our new referral scheme, first ever referral competition, and some tips and tricks on how to spread the word about tiney
- Tips and inspiration for how to set up an enabling outdoor environmentTransform your garden into an intriguing place for learning and play
- RIDDOR Requirements for Childminders
- Notifications to the Childminder Agency (CMA)
- Risk Assessing when Moving to a new PropertyThis article will include guidance and tips for fully risk assessing a new property
- Taking Parental Leave as a tiney ChildminderHow to take parental leave as a tiney childminder and what to do when you're ready to return.
- How to set up your home for Wraparound careTips and ideas for offering brilliant care for school-age children
- Risk Assessing for Ratio Variation ApplicationsApplying to vary your Ratios? Let's help ensure you have fully risk assessed!
- Regular VisitorsWhen does a regular visitor require a DBS check?
- Making Tax Digital: what you need to knowHow you submit tax returns is changing - here's how it impacts you.
- How to review and calculate your annual fee increaseGuidance on reviewing and increasing your fees
- Consumables fees for funded placements: A complete guideUnderstanding additional fees for meals, non-food consumables, activities, and how to comply with DfE guidance
- Current referral scheme offersEverything you need to know about our latest limited time referral rewards and how to claim them
- How do I complete a settling-in assessment for a child?This article explains how to record children's progress and development during the settling-in period
- Safe sleep guidelines
- Bank HolidaysInfo for childminders on how to charge for bank holidays
- Personal Holidays
- Setting your rates
- Trampoline Safety GuidanceGuidance on using a trampoline in your setting
- Child illness and exclusion periods
- Childminding from a non-domestic setting: what you need to knowWhat non-domestic childminding is, the two types of registration available through tiney, and what you need in place before you start, covering fire safety, risk assessments, DBS checks, planning permission,…
- Submitting your Making Tax Digital (MTD) tax return through tineyHow to sign up for Making Tax Digital (MTD) with HMRC, connect your HMRC account to tiney, and submit your returns. For self-employed childminders who need to report under MTD.
- Assistant vs Co-Childminder?Planning to run your setting with a partner or assistant? Here’s your guide to how co-childminding works at tiney, including business options, discounts, and training.
- Building your brand whilst training4 ways to start attracting business whilst still training
- How to prepare for September and the new school year childcare rushHow to boost your contracts over the summer period, and line up placements for September and the start of the new school year
- What can I expect after registration? How long will it take me to establish my business?How long will it take me to find clients? When can I expect to have a sustainable business?
- Parent testimonials - how to get them and make the most of themHear from Camelia, a tiney home leader, on how testimonials have made a difference in her setting
- How can I run a Summer Holiday Club?tiney's "Fun in the Summer Holidays" F.I.S.H. Clubs!
- Naming your tiney homeOur aim is to help you build a successful business and that all starts with a good name – so take the time to get it right from the start.
- Build your brand4 ways to make yourself visible and attracting customers
- Say hello to your marketing pack!We've put together a selection of materials to help you market your tiney home and find families...
- How to launch your tiney home and find familiesCongratulations - you've started your own business! Now all you need is customers...
- 5 steps to creating your Facebook business pageHow to create a Facebook business page and find families
- Why you need a childcare.co.uk profileChildcare.co.uk is many parents’ first stop when researching childcare in their area – so having a presence on there is important.
- Top tips for taking photosLearn how to take effective photographs of your tiney home
- Setting up a 'Google My Business' pageSetting up a Google My Business (GMB) page is a great way for nearby families searching for childcare to find you.
- Managing childcare enquiriesLearn how potential customers can contact you through your tiney profile – helping you offer a professional and seamless experience.
- What's the enrolment fee and how do I explain it?How to explain the enrolment fee confidently with prospective families
- Using photos of children on your tiney profileSharing photos safely on your tiney profile
- Invoice statuses in your tiney WalletSee invoices in your wallet before they're sent to parents, open draft invoices, and see historic invoices.
- Tiney's Monthly Invoicing CycleA guide to tiney's monthly billing cycle and deadlines
- How to create tiney childcare contractsCreate easy and hassle-free contracts with tiney's Contract Builder
- What if I want to onboard siblings?Instructions for onboarding 2 or more children within the same family
- Can I apply a discount to siblings at my setting?Learn about how and when to apply a discount to your rates for siblings
- How do payments with Student Finance work?Find out how you'll be paid by families using the Student Finance Childcare Grant.
- How can parents pay tiney for their childcare?Which payment methods are currently supported?
- Contract typesWhen to chose a Standard or a Flexible Contract
- tiney's loyalty offerOffering you a permanent reduction in our service charge to reward your success as a childminder
- How to update a contractCreate a new contract for a child already in your care, directly in the app using the contract converter
- Updates to how Card Payments are processedJune 2026
- Ending a contractWhat you need to know about ending a placement, notice periods, and what to do when things get difficult.
- What happens to your income when you need to close?As a self-employed childminder there is no sick pay. This article covers what your Morton Michel insurance does and does not include, how income protection insurance works, how to plan…
- DepositsWhat you need to know about charging deposits with tiney