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Many people who want to work with children decide to do so in their own homes. This is called childminding. Registering as a childminder is a long process that will take roughly 12 months and there are a number of costs involved:
Please read this guidance before continuing
Is childminding right for me? (weblink) Online short briefing from PACEY (optional) |
£5.00 |
Pre-registration training course, HBCA, with FREE learner membership from PACEY (weblink) |
£238.80 |
Paediatric first aid training course |
From £60.00, depending on provider |
Disclosure and Barring Service check |
From £44.00 plus annual renewal fee (currently £13.00) |
Health declaration check |
From £35.00, depending on your doctor's fees |
Registration on Ofsted Early Years Register |
£35.00* |
Registration on Ofsted Childcare Register |
£104.00* |
Professional membership such as PACEY |
From £56.00 |
Example: Childminder public liability insurance |
From £27.16 |
Before you consider becoming a childminder, you will need to meet the following:
For more information about Ofsted’s requirements please visit their website (weblink)
If you are still thinking of becoming a childminder the first step in the process is to attend an Information Session. This will help you to more fully understand what is involved in childminding and if it is definitely the career path for you. It will go into more detailed information on the whole process of becoming a childminder and you will be given an opportunity to ask any questions that you feel necessary.
If you decide to progress with the process you will receive a Home Safety Visit to check that your home is suitable for minding and to look at home safety (stairgates, fire-guards, plug socket covers, etc). Additionally you may need a health check from your GP (which may be at an additional cost)
For more information on childminding, please watch our video and download the case studies below.