There is no denying that there are millions of parents and carers who rely on registered childminders to take care of their children at certain times of the day. From the morning before school to after-school activities, it is important for the economy, as it is for children and parents, that there is a pool of qualified childminders able to care for children in an appropriate way.
Becoming a childminder will see you become an important part of a family’s life, but in order to perform the role of a childminder to a high standard, you need to take a look at this guide on How to Become a Childminder.
What the guide covers
It covers everything you need to know about becoming a childminder in England;
- What the role of childminder entails and what expectations parents and carers will often have of
- The current 2017 charge childminders make per hour per child, and how much you can expect to earn.
- The qualifications that a childminder will often have – as there is no stated formal requirement, you can choose from a range of online childminder courses and awareness courses too.
- It covers all the additional steps you need to take including;
- paediatric first aid qualification
- registering with HMRC as self-employed
- obtaining a Disclosure and Barring Service check and the process of registering with the local council in England (Wales and Scotland may differ)
- and registering with OFSTED, the body who inspects childminders as part of the early year’s strategy
Childminding – an exciting career choice!
No two days are the same and with the continued emphasis placed on childminders and the professional service that they offer, there are also plenty of opportunities for career progression.
Why not take a look at How to Become a Childminder, and take your first steps to an exciting new career?
