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Bridge That Gap Childminders

Connecting families with trusted, Ofsted-registered childminders who provide flexible childcare solutions tailored to modern family life. We support parents, local authorities, and childcare professionals by helping match children with reliable care for:

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Bridge That Gap Childminders

Bridge That Gap Childminders connects families with trusted local childminders, making flexible childcare simple, safe, and reliable. Our mission is to give parents peace of mind while helping children thrive in caring environments.

Our Leadership Team

Meet the People Behind Bridge That Gap

Our experienced leadership team is dedicated to supporting families and empowering childminders through trust, quality and care.

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Lisa Khan

Director

With over two decades of business leadership and childcare experience, Lisa is passionate about raising standards and supporting families and childminders to thrive.

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Hamish Kilpatrick

Nominated Individual

Hamish brings experience in property, supported living and care recruitment, with a strong focus on safeguarding, quality and professional service.

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Alia Hussain

Safeguarding Lead

Alia is dedicated to safeguarding children and creating safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, develop and reach their full potential.

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Esha Mohammed

Team Member

Esha Mohammed is part of the Bridge That Gap team, supporting the organisation's commitment to quality, care and families.

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Abby

Team Member

Abby is part of the Bridge That Gap team, helping to support families and maintain a caring, professional service.

Join team

Join our team for Ofsted registered childminders

Are you a passionate and reliable childminder looking for flexible opportunities? Bridge That Gap Childminders is growing, and we are looking to partner with dedicated childcare professionals who want to make a real difference for local families.

We Are Looking For

Opportunities May Include

Requirements

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Working With Local Authorities

Bridge That Gap Childminders is committed to supporting local authorities and community organisations by helping connect families with safe, flexible childcare solutions.

Our network of Ofsted-registered childminders allows us to support a variety of family circumstances while promoting safeguarding and professional standards.

To discuss partnership opportunities, please contact our team directly.

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Qualified & Caring Teachers

We understand the growing demand for

  • Emergency childcare placements
  • Flexible childcare support
  • Family support services
  • Short-notice childcare arrangements
  • School holiday and after-school support

We Are Open to Partnership Discussions With:

  • Local authorities
  • Schools and education providers
  • Family support teams
  • Social care services
  • Community organisations

Why choose us

Why Families & Professionals Trust Us

At Bridge That Gap Childminders, we understand that every family’s situation is different. That’s why we focus on flexible, safe, and professional childcare connections that work around real life.

Flexible Childcare

We help families access childcare outside of traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, emergencies, and school holidays.

Trusted Professionals

We work with Ofsted-registered childminders who meet safeguarding, DBS, and insurance requirements.

Personal Approach

We take time to understand each family’s needs and carefully match them with suitable childcare support.

Frequently Asked Questions

28+ Years of Supporting Families & Childcare

Trusted childmining that helps children learn, grow, and thrive

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Encouraging creativity, confidence, and learning every day.


No. Bridge That Gap Childminders acts as a childcare consultancy and introduction service. We connect families with independent Ofsted-registered childminders.

Yes. We only work with childminders who hold valid Ofsted registration and required safeguarding documentation.

All childminders must provide:
Ofsted registration
Enhanced DBS certification
Safeguarding training
Paediatric first aid certification
Public liability insurance

Yes. We aim to support families requiring urgent or short-notice childcare wherever possible.

Yes. Some of our childminders offer flexible arrangements including evenings, weekends, overnight care, and school holiday support.

You can apply through our “Join Our Team” section. We welcome experienced, reliable, and flexible childminders looking for additional placements.

Yes. We are open to partnerships with local authorities and organisations requiring trusted childcare support within their communities.

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Book a Call

Whether you are a parent looking for childcare, a childminder interested in joining our network, or an organisation seeking partnership opportunities, we would love to speak with you. Our team can help answer questions, discuss your requirements, and explain how our service works
Speak with our team today and let us help bridge the gap.

Connecting families with trusted, Ofsted registered childminders for safe, flexible, and reliable childcare.

Address

525 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FU

info@bridgethatgap.co.uk

+441146989488

Reference / Registration

Organisation Name: Solvanta Group Ltd
Reference: ZC193503

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