Magic of Childminding campaign - take part in our research Survey

This year, we are celebrating Childminding Week from 11 to 17 May 2026. The theme for 2026 is the ‘Magic of Childminding’ which will highlight how childminders are such a unique and important part of the early years sector and why they are vital to the children and families they support.

As part of the campaign we’ll be launching a transformative report for the childminding profession which will explore the positive impact of childminders on children, families, local authorities and the wider sector.

In the next few weeks we will be speaking to childminders, parents and local authorities about the magic of childminding settings and we would love to speak to you. We invite you to complete a short survey to express an interest in taking part in our research.

1.Please enter your name(Required.)

2.In which local authority are you based?(Required.)

3.Are you....(Required.)

A childminder

A parent

Part of a local authority's early years team

Other (please specify)

6.Do you/does your childminder provide any of the following?

SEND/ALN support

Holistic family support (for example: behavioural advice, toilet training, health or managing relationships)

Provision for babies

Outdoor learning

Support for low income/single parent households

Wraparound provision

Continuity of care into school-age

Mixed age groups

Other (please specify)

7.Tick the box(es) below of the types of research that you would be interested in taking part in(Required.)

8.Please enter your email address(Required.)

9.Please enter your phone number(Required.)

10.Do you consent to being contacted to take part in our research?(Required.)

Yes

If you'd like to tell us more about your work, or if you require any advice or support from Coram PACEY, please get in touch with our Policy team via email to policy@corampacey.org.uk.