New Flexible Consultation Offer for Childminders
To help make our support offer more flexible and responsive to your needs, we are introducing a new consultation booking option for childminders from 1st September 2026.
We recognise that many childminders prefer to access support in different ways. This new consultation form will enable you to request support from your Key Contact in a way that works best for you.
Using the consultation form, you will be able to:
- Request a telephone call, Microsoft Teams meeting, or visit with your Key Contact.
- Tell us in advance what you would like support with, helping us to prepare and make the discussion as useful as possible.
- Suggest your preferred days and times for contact (within normal Council working hours).
Funded childminders will continue to be entitled to their annual support visit. The consultation option is an additional way to access advice, guidance and support throughout the year whenever it is needed.