Join the National Union of Childminders online today!
The National Union of Childminders (NUC) is the first UK trade union run for childminders, by childminders! Whether you are a former, experienced or newly registered childminder or childminding assistant in the UK, there is a place for you.
Let’s unite, have our voice heard and make change happen.
Join the National Union of Childminders today!
What you will need to join the NUC as a full (Gold) member online today:
Personal information and your setting’s registration number
An email address
Bank details to transfer your first month’s membership fee (£3)
To join as a free member, click our logo above to complete the free member form on our home page.
3 Simple Steps to Full Membership
Complete the simple online form below with basic, personal information, your current job role and your setting’s registration number.
Pay your £3.00 monthly membership fee. (You can continue to transfer your fee monthly or set up a direct debit.)
You will receive an email with your membership number and telling you how to access the full member portal, including the weekly webinar. An email with your membership pack will follow.
Full membership
Only £3.00/ month!
Union representative support for local authority & regulatory meetings.
Collective bargaining to ensure childminders’ voices are heard.
Official membership of the National Union of Childminders
Weekly webinars - first session Tuesday 11th March 2025 (7pm-8.30pm) on funding rates and consumables.
Members’ helpline available Monday to Thursday (4pm-7pm) & Saturday (11am-1pm), or via email.
Opportunity to to support our campaigns to improve the profession.
Online templates to support your business.
There are no different grades of full access membership. Everyone who joins as a full member pays the same flat fee of only £3 per month with no hidden costs.