11/03/2026
THE STAND FOR OUR HOMES AND OUR FUTURE 🛡️🏠
To every childminder who has ever opened their front door at dawn. To every educator who has poured their heart, their energy, and their own home into the next generation.
The time for silence has passed.
From April 2026, the government intends to strip away the 10% Wear and Tear allowance. They see a line on a spreadsheet; we see the literal foundations of our businesses.
They see a "tax break"; we see the carpets worn thin by toddlers’ first steps, the furniture strained by years of play, and the rising costs of keeping a home safe, warm, and welcoming for the children of our community.
We are the backbone of this country’s economy. Without us, the wheels of industry do not turn. Without us, parents cannot work. Without us, children lose the "home-from-home" that only we can provide.
But we are being pushed to the brink.
If we do not stand together now, we are looking at the slow erosion of our profession. We cannot be expected to provide world-class care while the tools we use to provide it are being taxed out of existence. We cannot be the "invisible infrastructure" any longer.
TO MY FELLOW CHILDMINDERS:
Do not wait for someone else to lead this charge. That someone is you. This is your livelihood, your house, and your legacy. We are a community of thousands, and if we speak with one voice, they cannot ignore us.
TO THE FAMILIES WE SERVE:
We have stood by you. We have nurtured your children. Now, we ask you to stand with us. This isn't just a fight for childminders—it’s a fight to ensure that high-quality, local, domestic childcare remains an option for your family. If our settings become unsustainable, your choices disappear.
THIS IS THE MOMENT. We need to flood the halls of power with our names. We need to show them that we are united, we are essential, and we will not be sidelined.
1️⃣ SIGN THE PETITION: Take 30 seconds to protect the future of your setting.
2️⃣ SHARE THIS POST: Post it to your pages, your local groups, and your family chats.
3️⃣ SPEAK UP: Tell your story. Make them see the reality behind the policy.
Let’s ensure that when April 2026 arrives, we aren't closing our doors—we’re standing stronger than ever.
SIGN HERE AND TAKE A STAND:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754843
Retain the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders, or introduce an equivalent alternative that reflects the additional household costs of providing regulated childcare from home and helps ensure childminding remains financially sustainable.
