Available in this section are a range of resources Trio have put together to support your Childminding. If you have anything you would be happy to share that you think would be useful for other childminders please let us know at info@triochildcare.co.uk.

• Allocating each childminder their own dedicated Trio Childcare Development Worker (CDW)
• Providing doorstep workshops which provides the childminder with an opportunity to have a taster “training” in either their own home or at a childminder drop-in. Please see the resources page for further information.
• Completing a minimum of one annual Welfare Requirements support visit to every registered childminder - where the CDW offers advice, information, signposting and support in meeting the Welfare Requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework; the Ofsted Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register and business advice
• Running the Devon Childminder Network which supports childminders to raise the quality of the service they offer to children and their families.
• Contributing to the Devon Newsletter which is available termly to every registered childminder
• Signposting to the Workforce Development Directory to support childminders in meeting the qualification/training requirements and raising quality of care in their setting
• Attending Devon County Council meetings both local and county-wide for professionals with a remit to support and advise childminders
• Representing the Early Years providers on the Devon Education Forum and associated forums
• Working closely with other teams including the Registration & Inspection support team; the Early Years Advisory team and DISC (Devon Information on Services for Children)
• Working in close partnership with Childrens Centres to assist them in supporting childminders from their local community
• Promoting and visiting Childminder drop-ins
• Facilitating Childminder Support meetings where childminders can network; receive updates on relevant information; “air and share”; listen to guest speakers and take part in Continuous Professional Development opportunities