The rules that govern a childminder’s records changed twice in a year: a new inspection framework in November 2025, and Making Tax Digital arriving on a timetable nobody chose. These are plain explanations of what each one asks for, written by Iram Tahir, with links to the official wording so you can check anything before you act on it.
Inspection
Inspections under the November 2025 framework drop the single overall grade and report seven evaluation areas instead. Here is what each one asks of a childminder working alone, and the records worth having to hand before the planning call.
· 9 min read
Money and records
Qualifying income is turnover, not profit, which brings in more childminders than most expect. This sets out which April applies to you, what a digital record has to contain, and what replaces the flat 10% wear and tear deduction.
· 8 min read
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