START project for Childminders

START for Childminders is a new 10-week group-based programme to support registered childminders to foster toddlers’ attention, regulation and thinking skills.

The sessions are an opportunity to meet other childminders, and to learn and swap tips for supporting children’s emerging self-regulation skills. There will be hands-on activities for toddlers, and resources to take away to share with parents or use in your setting. Children with high support needs or behavioural differences are very welcome.

Two fully-funded pilot rounds of START for Childminders are being led by Peeple, starting the week of 13th January 2026. Participating settings will receive £750 for sharing their feedback on the pilot sessions.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself. The information that you provide on this form will be stored securely by Peeple and used only for the purposes of contacting you about this or future phases of the START for Childminders project.

START Group register of interest – Fill in form