Thinking of becoming a Childminder?

Childminders are self-employed and must be registered with Ofsted if they look after children under 8 years of age. This means they are inspected by Ofsted and have had a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before they start childminding. Childminders who look after children 8 years and over can choose to register with Ofsted, on their voluntary register. To become a registered childminder you also have to: attend a training course, such as "Home-based Care: Understand how to set up a home-based childcare service"; have a First Aid qualification for Babies and Children (Paediatric First Aid); have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Become a childminder: pre-registration briefing Coram PACEY: Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years