Liverpool City Region Early Years Stronger Practice Hub
The hub offers free advice, support and training to childminders across Liverpool City Region. We are aiming to set up Peer to Peer Childminder Support and Play Sessions for Children. Please join our mailing list to be kept informed of future events and launches, newsletters and availability for training dates and drop-in sessions. If you would like to be involved or have suggestions, please let us know.
Belle Vale Childminder Network
Every other Thursday 9.30am-12pm
St Stephens Parish Hall
Belle Vale Road
Gateacre
Liverpool
L25 2PQ
Thursday 12th November
Thursday 26th November
Thursday 10th December
Thursday 7th January 2027
Thursday 21st January
Everton Childminder network
Every Wednesday Term time 10.30am – 12.30pm
Everton Nursery and Family Centre
Spencer Street
L6 2WF
Hunts Cross Network
Held every Wednesday 9.30-11.30am
St Hilda’s Church Hall
Stuart Avenue
Hunts Cross
L25 0NG
Bromborough Childminder Network
Held Thursdays 9.30 – 11.30am
Bromborough Family Hub,
Gratrix Road,
Wirral CH62 7BW
What is a Childminder Drop In?
The childminder drop-in sessions provide local childminders with an opportunity to access up to date information, resources, face to face support, support from a member of the hub team and for childminders to share best practices.
The group offers the children a multitude of benefits including enhanced social, emotional, and cognitive development, improved communication skills and opportunities to access larger play equipment to promote physical development.
The facilities provide a safe space where childminders can organise events, celebrations and provide larger scale structured activities for the children which in turn supports transitions to school.
WELLCOMM Assessment Toolkit
Are you a Liverpool SPH Childminder looking to borrow a WELLCOMM Assessment toolkit for your setting? Please email the SPH or contact Tracie on 07772176159 to arrange a temporary loan.
Additionally, the Speech and Language team from Alder Hey attend our drop-in sessions to offer dedicated assessment support for childminders.
Childminder Termly Network Zoom Meeting
In today’s fast-paced environment, staying aligned, sharing insights, and fostering collaboration across our childminder network is more important than ever. We are hosting our next Network Zoom Meeting on the 26th January 2027 6-8pm
Why You Should Attend
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Peer support
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Information sharing
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Training opportunities
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Events and Resources
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Legislation updates
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Professional Guest Speakers
For more information, Contact Tracie on 07772176159
EARLY YEARS STRONGER PRACTICE ADVISERS (EYSPA)
The Early Years Stronger Practice Advisers (EYSPA) programme offers fully funded, tailored support to early years settings from experienced professionals across the sector.
Whether you are looking to strengthen leadership, address specific challenges in your setting or support children with additional needs, your dedicated Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser will work alongside you to help identify priorities, develop solutions and embed lasting improvements.
The programme is part of the governments ambition to improve outcomes for children and increase the proportion of children achieving a Good Level of Development by 2028.
What makes this support different?
Each of the 36 Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs has a dedicated team of advisers who provide tailored, practical support based on your needs and circumstances.
Unlike one off training sessions, advisers work directly with settings to help leaders turn knowledge into action
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Tailored coaching and professional support
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Observation and reflection on day-to-day practice
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Evidence-informed advice and guidance
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Practical action planning
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Ongoing professional dialogue focused on sustainable improvement
Group based support is delivered face-to-face, in your setting, making it accessible and flexible for leaders.
For childminders, support is delivered to small groups that can be accessed virtually, providing flexibility around your daily commitments whilst still offering opportunities to learn alongside peers.
This offer will be live from January 2027 - Please get in touch with your Stronger Practice Hub to apply
