Nursery & Early Years News, Guides & Videos
Practical guidance for people opening, running and working in childcare. Follow important sector changes, watch practical nursery videos and explore dedicated support for childminders.
What nursery and early years professionals should know now
The newest Childcare News story is highlighted here automatically whenever a new article is published.
Nursery Staffing Costs in 2027: What the £13.21 Minimum Wage Means for Your Business Plan
Updated: 3 November 2026 From 1 April 2027, the National Living Wage for employees aged 21 and over will rise […]
Read the full update
Choose the content that matches what you need
Start with news, practical video guidance or specialist childminder support, then explore the wider library when you want to go deeper.
Childcare News & Updates
Ofsted, EYFS, funding, safeguarding and major developments that could affect nursery owners, managers and childminders.
Read childcare news →
Watch & Learn
Practical nursery videos, owner interviews and full written summaries or transcripts for people who prefer to read.
Explore video guides →
Childminder Life
Practical advice on registration, Ofsted, finances, running your setting, working with families and growing a childminding business.
Explore Childminder Life →Watch the latest guidance or read it in your own time
New YouTube content is automatically pulled into this section when the matching blog post is published.
Is Opening a Nursery Still Worth It in 2027? The Opportunity Most People Are Missing
Is Opening a Nursery Still Worth It in 2027? The Opportunity Most People Are Missing Many prospective entrepreneurs looking at […]
Read more
Don’t Choose Nursery Software Until You Check These 7 Things
Don’t Choose Nursery Software Until You Check These 7 Things Choosing the right nursery management software is one of the […]
Read more
Childcare Safeguarding Interview Questions and Answers: Would You Pass?
Childcare Safeguarding Interview Questions and Answers: Would You Pass? If you work in early years education or are actively applying […]
Read morePractical help for building and running a childminding business
From registration and inspections to finances, parents, safety and growing your setting.
How to Fill Childminding Places Fast: Local Marketing & Parent Show-Arounds
Whether you are registering as a new childminder or managing ongoing vacancy turn-overs as older mindees move on to primary […]
Read more
Essential Childminder Risk Assessments: Preparing Your Home & Garden for Ofsted
Preparing your home and garden for an Ofsted inspection or pre-registration visit can feel daunting. New childminders often worry that […]
Read more
Childminder Fees & Pricing Strategy: Setting Rates, Contracts & Holiday Pay
UK Average Rates £5.50 – £10.00 / hr Varies by region & London Standard Retainers 50% of Normal Fee Holding […]
Read moreGo deeper into the part of childcare that matters to you
Your wider article library remains available without overwhelming the main blog navigation.
Property, costs, funding, business planning and the practical route from idea to registration.
Explore opening guides →Staffing, marketing, finances, operations and practical childcare business management.
Explore business guides →EYFS, curriculum, children's development and everyday practice with children and families.
Explore early years guides →Partner resources & collaborations
Webinars, useful offers and content created with organisations Open a Nursery UK works with. Partnership content is kept clearly separate from the editorial sections above.
View partnership contentFree Famly Webinar Replay
“` FREE WEBINAR REPLAY Watch the Webinar Replay: How to Open a Nursery With Confidence…
Read more →Save 25% on Famly
Save 25% on Famly for your nursery If you’re opening or running a nursery, I…
Read more →Only get the emails you actually want
The three content streams have separate signup lists, so you can follow the topics that are relevant to you rather than receiving every new post from across the website.
Childcare News & Updates
Important Ofsted, EYFS, funding, safeguarding and early years sector developments for nursery owners, managers and people opening settings.
Get Childcare News →YouTube Video Guides
New practical nursery videos, interviews and written video guides covering opening, running and improving childcare settings.
Get New Video Guides →Childminder Life
Practical guidance for registering, running and growing a childminding business, including Ofsted, finances, parents and everyday practice.
Get Childminder Life Updates →Choose the support that fits what you're working on
Move from reading to action with nursery-opening guidance, professional early years training or dedicated support for starting your childminding journey.