Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser for Childminder Provision

Location: Various (area coverage to be discussed with the successful applicants, but would cover at least one of Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham)

Funding: £400 per day for a Childminder adviser, this includes any travel and subsistence costs incurred. Payment will be made to the school or setting you work in.

Contract term: 15 months

Responsible to: Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Lead

Start date: January 2027

Closing date: Midday Monday 14 September 2026

Sheffield and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

Context

Every child deserves the best start in life. The earliest years shape future learning, wellbeing, and success. Through the Best Start in Life Strategy, the Department for Education (DfE) is driving higher standards and quality in early education so that every child can thrive.

The Early Years Stronger Practice A...