Childminder EYFS 2026 Update Checklist
A practical EYFS September 2026 update checklist for childminders in England.
This pack supports childminders to review key September 2026 EYFS childminder framework changes, update local actions and record what has been checked.
Included:
Childminder readiness checklist
Registration route and notification prompts
Assistants, household and suitability review
Safer sleep readiness audit
Screen-use readiness audit
Premises, outings and risk prompts
Safeguarding, attendance, absence, allegations and complaints checks
Policy and document review tracker
Briefing/self-review record
Action plan and source register
Useful for:
Childminder EYFS review
September 2026 preparation
Ofsted/CMA notification checks
Assistant and household suitability review
Safeguarding, attendance and allegations review
Safer sleep and screen-use review
Inspection-aligned self-review
The pack is supplied as both a printable PDF and editable Word document.
Please note: this is the childminder-specific edition. This resource supports review and implementation; it does not replace statutory guidance, local procedures, professional advice, Ofsted inspection judgement or childminder agency quality assurance and does not guarantee any outcome.

