Surrey: become a registered childminder

Are you considering becoming a registered childminder and would like to find out more?

A registered childminder is a person who looks after one or more children for more than a total of two hours a day in their own home. They are registered and inspected by Ofsted. 

Surrey County Council are committed to supporting childminders to provide high quality childcare and early years education. Our 'Becoming a Registered Childminder' (BaRC) training is made up of two face-to-face full day sessions, delivered over two consecutive weeks, for those interested in joining the childminding profession. 

The training covers the legislation and implications of caring for other people's children in a home environment to ensure that children are safe, well cared for and take part in activities that contribute to their learning and development. 

The training also details your statutory duties as set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Click HERE for more information

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Hook: Family Support Group parents and children up to 11 years

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Bovington: Poppies tearooms opening times

 

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Bovington: Memorial Hall Christmas market - stall holders wanted (event takes place Sat 28th Nov)

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Wylam: Not Just Plum Jam Craft Fayre 18th Oct

Not Just Plum Jam – Craft Fayre

2026 Dates: Sun 18th October; Sun 6th December

Venue: Wylam Institute, Church Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8AP

For Stallholder enquiries please contact: notjustplumjam@gmail.com

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Dorset: Table top sale (Wool village) Sat 17th Oct

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Newcastle: Toon Libraries Open Day - Newcastle City Library - 3rd Oct

 

On Saturday 3 October, 10am-2pm, Newcastle City Library will be a hive of activity, showcasing everything that you can access with your library card!

Chat with members of regular groups and enjoy storytimes and crafts. Your chance to talk to library staff about great books and explore your family history, browse fascinating photographs and unique treasures from our archives!

There’s even more to enjoy, including candy floss and a scavenger hunt for all ages! No need to book – just come along and join the fun!

Don’t worry if you’re not a member yet, you can sign up on the day! It's free to join Newcastle Libraries, and you don’t have to be a certain age to join; you can become a member from birth, and you don't need to live in Newcastle to sign up!

For more information newcastlegateshead.com

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Blandford: Garrison cinema movie 'Other Mummy' Fri 9th & Wed 14th Oct

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child £3

family ticket £11

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

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Blandford: Garrison cinema October films

 

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child £3

family ticket £11

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

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Vale of Glamorgan: CardiffMet Widening Access - Free Accredited Teaching Adults course at Palmerston Learning Centre in Barry

 

Cardiff Metropolitan University:

Free Accredited Teaching Adults course (Level 3, 10 credit module) at Palmerston Learning Centre in Barry.

The course will run every Tuesday evening 5:30-8.30pm, starting 13/10/26 until 01/12/26 (break for half term)

This is a 10-credit level 3 accredited course that aims to develop the knowledge and skills for those interested in the rewarding profession of teaching adults. The course explores the roles and responsibilities of adult education tutors, effective teaching and learning methods, and diverse learning styles. It raises awareness of the essential skills needed to be an effective teacher of adults and to motivate students. Students will create a portfolio and deliver a presentation for assessment at the end of the course. The course also provides a progression route to the PCET teaching course.

Please click the link for more information and to enroll: 

https://cardiffmet.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWAB1DuPSmR13I9

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