Childminding involves looking after one for more children under the age of 8 or more than a total of 2 hours a day on domestic premises (normally in the childminders own home) for reward.
Childminders are required to register and undergo regular inspections by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), to demonstrate the quality and standards of their care. Being self employed, they are responsible for running their own business, and providing a service to the families whose children they care for. Childminding gives you the chance to work in your own home, doing a really worthwhile job. You must be 18 years old to work as a childminder. You’ll be helping children develop with lots of activities and sharing their successes as they grow. Childminding is a professional career and provides plenty of scope for development from working towards nationally recognised qualifications to getting involved with local community projects.
What to do next
If you are interested in becoming a childminder you should contact the Children's Workforce Strategy Team on 01942 486251. You will be invited to a Pre Registration evening where the registration process will be explained to you and you will have the opportunity to meet members of the team and hear more about the advice, support and guidance that is available to you.
Qualifications
Vocationally Related Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education (CACHE)
- Level 3 Certificate in Childminding Practice (CACHE)
- Level 3 Certificate of Professional Development in Work with Children and Young People (CACHE)
- Level 3 Diploma in Pre-school Practice (CACHE)
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Care and Education (CACHE)
- Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Early Years (EDEXCEL)
- Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (EDEXCEL)
Occupatonal Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education (C&G, CACHE, DEXCEL,)
- Children's Care Learning and Development Level 3
