LMC Childminding

Childminding Week feels like the perfect time to share this. 💜

Last week, we had a little knock at the door and in came two past children together, now both happily settled in year one of school. They were so confident, so full of joy, and absolutely desperate to come back inside “Claire’s house” and retell all the stories from when they were little. (Even asked to stay for a nap) 😂

It was honestly so lovely to have them back — especially when I had to carry them both out the door because they didn’t want to leave! 🥹

Then on Saturday, we went for a meal and bumped into one of my very first babies, now on her second shift at her first job. I got to give her the biggest squeeze and listen to her tell me all about completing her mock A-levels and how sixth form is going.

This statement is so true. Childminders often become part of family life for years and years. Whether it’s 3 years later or 12 years plus, it is an absolute honour and privilege to still be remembered, still be welcomed, and still be part of so many families’ stories.

I am so grateful. 💜

Happy Childminding Week! I’m bias but we totally are the best! 💚

HEART - Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

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This is the newest project I am working on at HEART - Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

As the EYSPA lead I am looking for dedicated, experienced professionals to join my team to go out and support our peers across the sector!

More information below ⬇️

We’re Hiring 📣 Early Years Stronger Practice Advisors

Do you have a passion for early years, a commitment to improving outcomes for children, and experience supporting settings or childminders? If so, we’d love you to join our Stronger Practice Hub!

We’re recruiting for two roles:
- Group-Based Adviser – 14 days per term, £500/day
- Childminder Adviser – 6 days per term, £400/day

In these roles, you’ll:
- Deliver 1:1 coaching support to early years settings
- Work with settings identified as needing improvement
- Support provision for SEND, EAL & disadvantaged children
- Build strong relationships with leaders and practitioners
- Use evidence-informed approaches (EYFS & EEF)
- Create clear, sustainable action plans for improvement

You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team working to strengthen early years practice across our region.

Deadline for applications: Monday, 11 May 2026 at 9:00 AM

Download the relevant Expression of Interest (EOI) form using the links below and email your completed form to us at [email protected]

📄 Group-Based Adviser EOI: https://www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/docuemnt/32/Early%20Years%20Stronger%20Practice%20Adviser%20EOI%20-%20Group%20Based.docx
📄 Childminder Adviser EOI: https://www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/docuemnt/32/Early%20Years%20Stronger%20Practice%20Adviser%20EOI%20-%20Childminder.docx

Interviews will take place online during the week of 18 May 2026.

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

Calling all previous, current and new parents 💜

If you’ve had a positive experience with LMC Childminding, we would be so grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a Google review.

Your feedback really helps our small business grow and supports other families in choosing the right setting for their children.

Thank you so much for your continued support 🥰
👇 Review link below

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=ce9bda148a5d733d&rlz=1CDGOYI_enGB735GB735&hl=en-GB&cs=0&sxsrf=ANbL-n6orRSLzXOTU0zr0j68WcsolQfquA:1776791675906&q=lmc+childcare+solutions+birmingham&uds=ALYpb_mMvxrp4qu1OxU0YXfVKlgNzR4XVO8HeMAaj99wsvuP1JxQfjueOKOQO_Kn-lvI-Z2f09Kx_o0QuPqPcIbceY1qsfJnM2zLWsF5JOqWtwAZSgFLlZRcGIvdmjJ7Y1sJlyL8bL4mbGyqRfLfPxsrhzxi6QqMjpWhNCsxEVKjGCY9S4hMDbaq7jfr79fxHbl1iJeCs06HYfj9knSu0Ufwsr5JMEJ39sx6c_P8lrpSvqnkG2kvrpSBpdRdRXrbKcLs786dmiuLHaCXsmCoY0L_wSjBo0m-LQzUj88Muj9NMPK33AAO4m8a0DGrwrWw062mHp3_pwKf4MG7AdbKpyXZ5QBmkbWLoe5XZdwQez0LREs-xmqNCqffE9mypdwYEmk-EYhPlN3V&si=AL3DRZFVUWRMOUj1f9sMMa00uM4UCSOXqT5gdxXWAI49lrV_BroPgZmcG0MGu2wN3PK3t5o8_gNjhg57yj3uwIyyZioYaHh_9OJE836-V7fY6TcgeUK2qyERO_lQ2-sk8UvbH72CoF7x&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjUn7rluP-TAxWVQkEAHdnPJjEQk8gLegQIFxAB&ictx=1&biw=420&bih=716&dpr=3 =0

We are back for summer term and what a few days it’s been!

We have welcomed two new starters and it’s been a pleasure to watch them come in and be so settled!

Welcome to the club 🩷🩵

We also have had a very exciting day with our hatching eggs! We welcomed our first chick to LMC today Mr Nugget himself! We are all absolutely besotted and can’t wait to welcome the others perhaps as early as tomorrow.

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We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our families for the thoughtful gifts and Easter treats—it truly means so much 💜
Wishing you all a lovely Easter break, and we look forward to seeing you on Monday 13th April!

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LMC turns 5 today! 🎉

What started as something “temporary” through the end of a pandemic has grown into something so much bigger than I ever imagined.

Five years on, LMC has become a place full of love, laughter, learning and the most incredible little personalities. Watching the children grow, develop and thrive in my home is truly the most rewarding part of everything we do.

To all our amazing families past and present — thank you for trusting us with your children, for your continued support, and for being such a huge part of our journey. We genuinely couldn’t do this without you.

To my wonderful team — thank you for your dedication, care, and the love you bring every single day. LMC wouldn’t be what it is without each of you.

And to our beautiful children — you are the heart of LMC. Every smile, every milestone, every cuddle… you make it all worthwhile.

From a small idea during uncertain times, to the setting we are today — and now being part of something even bigger as a Stronger Practice Hub partner at HEART - Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub — I feel so proud of how far it has all come.

Here’s to everything we’ve achieved… and everything still to come 💜

Happy 5th Birthday LMC! 🎂✨

Please see our spring newsletter 🐣💜

LMC Childminding Spring Newsletter LMC Spring Newsletter 💜

What does ‘school readiness’ actually mean for young children? And how do we make sure that every child gets all the support they need on their developmental journey to starting school?

Today, we’re delighted to launch a free best practice guide and podcast on school readiness, designed for practitioners, local authorities, educators and anyone with an interest in early childhood development.

Based on the A Better Start Insights Report published last year, the guide takes a holistic approach and is divided into three sections:

1. Children’s readiness for school
2. Schools’ readiness for children
3. Families and communities’ readiness for school

Using practical examples from 10 years of work across A Better Start partnerships, you can access resources, reflective questions and videos to inspire your practice with learning from a decade of place-based delivery.

Access the free guide: https://www.ncb.org.uk/what-we-do/practice-and-programmes/focusing-early-years/better-start/school-readiness-best-practice

To support the guide, Claire Dunne and Richard Newson from the team at the National Children's Bureau have been speaking to practitioner trainer, early years specialist and deputy head at a maintained nursery school, Jacqui, about how she approaches school readiness. And Isla, mother of three, also shares what it was like getting her children ready for school, and gives advice for practitioners.

Listen now to the A Better Start: Reframing school readiness podcast – link in the comments below.

This work was made possible by funding from the The National Lottery Community Fund