Help for tiney homes

Welcome to tiney tips

Written by Matt Lloyd-Rose
Updated this week

Data Protection and GDPR for childminders

Find out about your legal obligations as a childminder under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Written by Edd Read
Updated this week

Coronavirus, Covid-19 Guidance for Trainees

Last updated 7th Jan 2021

Written by Tom Eagles
Updated over a week ago

What happens once I've completed my learning in train with tiney?

Going in to the registration phase of your tiney journey

Written by Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago

Resources for getting your tiney home started

Some pointers on what you might need for your registration visit and where to find it.

Written by Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago

Paying your Income Tax

How and when you should register for paying your own tax and National Insurance contributions

Written by Jo Lee
Updated over a week ago

Preparing for your home visit

What you need to do to get your home ready to be registered

Written by Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago

Welcome to the community

Written by Matt Lloyd-Rose
Updated this week

Introducing the tiney register for childminders

Use the register to easily record children arriving and leaving your home nursery

Written by Tom Eagles
Updated over a week ago

Creating and editing your tiney profile

How to create and edit your tiney.co home profile from the tiney app

Written by John Newbold
Updated over a week ago

How do I update the tiney app?

Keeping your tiney up to date on iPhone and Android

Written by Tom Eagles
Updated over a week ago

Virtual pre-registration visits

Written by Sarah Read
Updated over a week ago

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?

Written by Katy Waddell
Updated over a week ago

First Aid in-person Qs

I've completed my online First Aid course, how do I book onto the in-person First Aid training?

Written by Katy Waddell
Updated over a week ago

First Aid online login issues

I haven't received my login details for the online First Aid course, what should I do?

Written by Katy Waddell
Updated over a week ago

Getting your training done as successfully as possible

Some useful hints and tips to help you complete your checks and learning modules

Written by Anu Luur
Updated over a week ago

Landlord Permission

How do I get Landlord permission?

Written by Anu Luur
Updated over a week ago

How do I know how I'm doing with my training?

How can I get feedback about my progress during my training?

Written by Laura House
Updated over a week ago

What are you looking for when you assess my answers as part of Train with tiney?

How to do well in your Train with tiney assessments

Written by Laura House
Updated over a week ago

What if I accidentally submit a task and then want to change it?

Oops! I know I made a mistake

Written by Laura House
Updated over a week ago

What if I get stuck on something in my training?

What to do if you get stuck or have a question about the content of the training

Written by Laura House
Updated over a week ago

Do I get a qualification at the end of the training?

Certificates in Train with tiney

Written by Laura House
Updated over a week ago

What's the catch? Our most common FAQs when training.

How tiney makes money, setup costs and more!

Written by Richard Miranda
Updated over a week ago

Can I delay my operating date?

Asking for a delay after starting training

Written by Anu Luur
Updated over a week ago

Completing DBS checks for you & your household members

Written by Katy Waddell
Updated over a week ago

What do I get in exchange for tiney's fee?

What are the benefits of being part of tiney? And how does tiney make money?

Written by Laura House
Updated over a week ago

How to register a tiney assistant

You're ready to bring your assistant onboard so it's time to get their checks and training started!

Written by Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago

Step by step video guide: How to register with HMRC as a Sole trader (Self employed)

Written by Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago

How to register with the ICO

Aka: The Information Commissioners Office

Written by Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago

tiney Wallet FAQs

Big changes are coming to how you see and receive payments in the app!

Written by Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago

How to set up your space!

How do I set up my space? What if my home is too small? Do I need to buy loads of stuff? Common questions about your home and space.

Written by Laura House
Updated over a week ago

How do I use the 'grow with tiney' training section?

Understanding how to get the most from the courses and resources in the 'training' tab of the tiney app

Written by John Newbold
Updated over a week ago

All about the Child Passport

Learn all about the Child Passport feature in your tiney app - what it is and why it's an essential part of caring for children.

Written by Annaliese Hendry
Updated over a week ago

What are the space requirements for Childminders in the EYFS?

Written by Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago

10 tips for using social media to find families

Social media is one of the most effective way to find new families. Here's some tips on how to do it well...

Written by Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago

How to work out ratios

Information about complying with EYFS ratios in your setting

Written by Annaliese Hendry
Updated over a week ago

Setting Your Rates

Top tips for setting your rates

Written by Annaliese Hendry
Updated over a week ago

How to track children's learning

Using the learning journal and providing a great family experience

Written by Laura House
Updated over a week ago

tiney insurance

How insurance works at tiney

Written by Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago

How can I run a Summer Holiday Club?

Written by Laura House
Updated over a week ago

Naming your tiney home nursery

Our 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.

Written by Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago

Say hello to your marketing pack!

We've put together a selection of materials to help you market your home nursery and find families...

Written by Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago

How to launch your tiney home nursery and find families

Congratulations! You've started your own business! Now all you need are customers...

Written by Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago

5 steps to creating your Facebook business page

How to create a Facebook business page and find families

Written by Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago

Why you need a childcare.co.uk profile

Childcare.co.uk is many parents’ first stop when researching childcare in their area – so having a presence on there is important.

Written by Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago

Top Tips for Taking Photos

Learn how to take effective photographs of your tiney home nursery

Written by Annaliese Hendry
Updated over a week ago

Setting up a 'Google My Business' page

Setting up a Google My Business (GMB) page is a great way for nearby families searching for childcare to find you.

Written by Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago

Managing childcare enquiries

Learn how potential customers can contact you through your tiney profile – helping you offer a professional and seamless experience.

Written by Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago

It's time to unbox your potential...

Great! You're ready to welcome children into your home. We hope this box provides you with everything you need to get started.

Written by Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago

Introducing the tiney Wallet

How to get set up, and how you'll be paid 💸

Written by Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago

Local Authority Funded Placements

What are they? Should I offer them? How will I be paid?

Written by Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago

What if I want to onboard siblings?

Instructions for onboarding 2 or more children within the same family

Written by Jade Francis
Updated over a week ago

How do Holidays work with tiney?

What to do when you or your families take holidays.

Written by Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago

What is family onboarding?

What happens after I meet a new family and they want to use my care?

Written by Jade Francis
Updated over a week ago

How do I onboard a new family?

Written by Jade Francis
Updated over a week ago

Calculating your monthly contract fee

Written by Edd Read
Updated over a week ago

Can I apply a discount to siblings at my setting?

Learn about how and when to apply a discount to your rates for siblings

Written by Annaliese Hendry
Updated over a week ago

How do payments with Student Finance work?

Written by Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago

How can parents pay tiney for their childcare?

Which payment methods are currently supported?

Written by Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago

Contract types

When to chose a Core Hours or a Package of Hours contract

Written by Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago

How do I enrol a child?

Beginning the process of onboarding a new family

Written by Jade Francis
Updated over a week ago