As well as building your curriculum and keeping on top of business issues such as accounts and health and safety, there are other things that childminders need to take into consideration. It is important to develop your understanding and knowledge of things like child development, ways of learning, different pedagogies (ways of teaching), the benefits of working with parents and carers, planning styles and so on. Don’t panic if you are new to all of these things. Remember the expert in anything was once a beginner. Simply choose an item from the menu below to start your own learning journey.