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77 articles in this collection
Written by
Edd Read,
Jo Lee,
John Newbold
and 10 others
Welcome to tiney tips
Activities that support the EYFS
Written by
Tom Eagles
Updated over a week ago
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 over a week ago
What happens once I've completed my training?
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
Get 3 months of childcare.co.uk Gold Membership covered by tiney
tiney cover the costs for up to 3 months of the premium membership
Written by
Jane Bradbury
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 this week
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
tiney app basics
Welcome to the Community Hub
Written by
Tom Eagles
Updated over a week ago
Your tiney loyalty rewards
Get discounts and free services with tiney rewards right at your fingertips
Written by
Jane Bradbury
Updated over a week ago
How to track expenses in the tiney app
Easily track your expenses all in one place
Written by
Jane Bradbury
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
How tiney Resources can support you
Using tiney resources to support your nursery
Written by
Jane Bradbury
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
training with tiney
Am I ready for my registration visit?
Check that you've completed all the steps necessary before booking your registration visit
Written by
Mat Rodger
Updated over a week ago
Am I ready for my theory call?
Check that you've completed all the steps necessary before booking your theory test
Written by
Mat Rodger
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
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
How do I book my first aid training?
I've completed my online First Aid course, how do I book onto the in-person First Aid training?
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Written by
Charlotte King
Updated over a week ago
Meeting your CPD Goals
How tiney support you to learn and log your CPD
Written by
Jane Bradbury
Updated over a week ago
tiney's CPD courses
Learn more about tiney's Continuing Professional Development courses
Written by
Jane Bradbury
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
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
Landlord Permission
How do I get Landlord permission?
Written by
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
How to make observations in the EYFS
Top tips for making observations using the tiney Learning Journal
Written by
Jane Bradbury
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 tiney looking for in your training?
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
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
Most common trainee FAQs
How tiney makes money, setup costs and more!
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Written by
Xiaman Wu
Updated this week
Can I delay my operating date?
Asking for a delay after starting training
Written by
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
Completing DBS checks for you & your household members
Written by
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
Operating your tiney home
How to run a successful induction for your new assistant
Make sure your new assistant gets off to a great start at your home nursery
Written by
Laura House
Updated over a week ago
Digital Certificates
Easily access your certificates from the tiney app
Written by
Jane Bradbury
Updated over a week ago
Assistants: How to become an employer
what to do if you want to employ your childminding assistant
Written by
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
How to recruit an assistant
Want to hire an assistant to grow your business? How and where should you advertise? How could you interview an assistant?
Written by
Laura House
Updated over a week ago
Moving to a New Property
what you must do to comply with your registration and allow you to trade in your new home.
Written by
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
What to do if you have a new household member or child turning 16
How to complete the checks you need to comply with your registration
Written by
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
Applying to vary the numbers of children you can care for
What to do if you would like to go over ratio
Written by
Lisa Holmes
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 this week
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
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
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
An introduction to tiney's referral scheme
Know someone amazing with children, who would be a fantastic tiney home owner? Refer to give them £200 in discounts + £300 for yourself!
Written by
Leanne Pickering
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
Lisa Holmes
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
Guidance on complying with EYFS ratios in your setting
Written by
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
Setting Your Rates
Top tips for setting your rates
Written by
Lisa Holmes
Updated this week
tiney insurance
How insurance works at tiney
Written by
Lisa Holmes
Updated over a week ago
Marketing your tiney home
Building your brand whilst training
4 ways to start attracting business whilst still training
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Written by
Charlotte King
Updated over a week ago
How to prepare for September and the new school year childcare rush
How to boost your contracts over the summer period, and line up placements for September and the start of the new school year
Written by
Laura House
Updated over a week ago
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?
Written by
Laura House
Updated over a week ago
Parent testimonials - how to get them and make the most of them
Hear from Camelia, a tiney home leader, on how testimonials have made a difference in her setting
Written by
Claire Mastrolonardo
Updated over a week ago
How can I run a Summer Holiday Club?
tiney's "Fun in the Summer Holidays" F.I.S.H. Clubs!
Written by
Laura House
Updated over a week ago
Naming your tiney home
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 tiney home and find families...
Written by
Leanne Pickering
Updated over a week ago
Build your brand
4 ways to make yourself visible and attracting customers
Written by
Jane Bradbury
Updated over a week ago
How to launch your tiney home and find families
Congratulations - you've started your own business! Now all you need is 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
Lisa Holmes
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
Contracts and Payments
How to create tiney childcare contracts
Create easy and hassle-free contracts with tiney's Contract Builder
Written by
Jane Bradbury
Updated this week
Invoice statuses in your tiney Wallet
See invoices in your wallet before they're sent to parents, open draft invoices, and see historic invoices.
Written by
Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago
How Childcare Agreements are sent to childminders and guardians
Written by
Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago
How do I make changes to invoices?
A guide to tiney's monthly billing cycle and deadlines
Written by
Mat Rodger
Updated over a week ago
the tiney contract process
A step by step guide to what happens when you request a contract from tiney!
Written by
Lisa Holmes
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
Tom Eagles
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
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
Lisa Holmes
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 Standard or a Flexible Contract
Written by
Anna Smithson
Updated over a week ago