Childminding Week
Childminding Week
Calling ALL Childminders!
Coram Pacey’s Childminding Week 2026 will be taking place 11th - 17th May 2026. Throughout the week Coram Pacey will be running social media competitions and events across England and Wales. A page has been launched and will be updated as new plans arise.
Childminding Week 2026 - Coram PACEY
Coram Pacey plan to launch their transformative ‘Magic of Childminding’ report, which will explore the positive impact of childminders on children, families and local authorities and the wider sector.
Magic of Childminding campaign - Coram PACEY
What will the Early Years Service do?
We are planning events for childminders throughout the week:
Bucks Goat Centre Childminder Wednesday
We will be visiting ‘Childminder Wednesday’ at Bucks Goat Centre on Wednesday 13th May 10am - 12pm. Come along to see us and take part in activities including feeding the animals. Childminder Wednesday runs throughout the year (term time only) and Bucks Goat Centre will be putting on some additional activities to celebrate National Childminding Week.
Childminders pay an entry fee but children go free. Please note: you must bring proof of registration to take advantage of this offer. More information can be found on the website for further information
The Bucks Goat Centre, Aylesbury
‘Voices that Matter’ Conference style event with interesting workshops
Saturday 16th May 2026
9:30 - 12:00
The Mezz, Walton Street Offices, HP20 1UA
Join us for an inspiring morning designed for childminders. Voice That Matter empowers you to support vulnerable children, strengthen early writing, and create rich language opportunities for learners with EAL. Leave feeling motivated, confident, and ready to champion every child's EYFS journey.
We will also be
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- Promoting childminding as a rewarding career throughout the week as part of our wider recruitment campaign.
- Launching a new pre-recorded webinar focused on strengthening childminder sustainability through the Childminder Business and Finance Toolkit.
- Gathering case studies to highlight the incredible work that childminders in Buckinghamshire do every day to support children and their families
Please do look at Coram Pacey's digital campaign resources. You will find lots of information here including case studies from Childminders.