A Voice Beyond the Playroom
Before founding Not Just a Childminder, Claire was already writing about sustainability, boundaries and practitioner wellbeing. Her work has been featured in respected early years publications, sparking honest conversations about burnout, balance and building a profession that supports the people within it.
Published Writing
Celebrating the Women Lifting Our Childminding Community March 2026
Twinkl Article
Today is International Women’s Day and I’m delighted to have written an article for Twinkl Childminders celebrating the women who support and strengthen our childminding community every day. In the article I talk about collaboration, encouragement and why supporting each other matters so much in this profession.
If you enjoy thoughtful articles like this, the Not Just a Childminder magazine shares similar reflections, ideas and stories from childminders across the UK.
Early Years Educator (EYE) August 2025
“We can’t do everything – and we shouldn’t try”
In this piece for Early Years Educator, Claire explored rising de-registrations among childminders and the silent burnout many practitioners carry. Drawing from lived experience, she shared practical ways to establish healthy boundaries without compromising care reminding the sector that sustainable practice begins with the practitioner.
Featured in Childminding UK
Claire’s reflections on boundaries and sustainable childminding were also shared with the wider Childminding UK community, continuing the conversation around practitioner wellbeing, tiny shifts and the power of “good enough.”
This article reinforced her core belief:
“Childminders deserve support, tools and permission to protect their own energy.”
Independent Review
Reviewed by Beyond Early Years (2025)
Not Just a Childminder magazine was independently reviewed by Beyond Early Years, who described it as:
“Beautifully written, full of creativity, practical tips and encouragement designed for childminders by someone who truly understands us.”
The review praised the magazine’s focus on community, self-care and professional growth, highlighting its calm tone and practical monthly structure.