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What a childminder does
Registered childminders can look after children of any age. This is usually in the childminder’s own home.
They must be registered with Ofsted to look after children under eight years old, if they work for more than two hours a day. They can look after up to six children under the age of eight, although only three of these can be under five.
Childminders usually work from 8am to 6pm, but most are flexible and some may be willing to work weekends and provide overnight care.
Skills of a childminder
Childminders offer different skills, but all should:
- follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (GOV.UK) with the under fives, to provide early education as well as care
- hold a Paediatric First Aid certificate
Many childminders work to the Bristol Standard, a framework which helps providers improve and maintain standards.
All childminders are part of the Bristol Childminding Network and receive advice and support from the childminding support team and lead teachers at children’s centres.
All childminders are part of the Bristol Childminding Network and receive advice and support from the childminding support team and lead teachers at children’s centres.
Become a registered childminder
What you need to do to become a registered childminder in Bristol and why you need to be registered
What is a registered childminder
We need more childminders in Bristol.
Registered childminders provide professional childcare and education through play, in a caring, home environment.
A registered childminder can look after:
Registered childminders provide professional childcare and education through play, in a caring, home environment.
A registered childminder can look after:
- up to six children under the age of eight, although only three of these can be under five
- children from babies upwards
Registered childminders work from home and are usually self-employed.
Why you need to be registered
You need to register with Ofsted if you’re going to be paid to look after children who are:
- under eight
- with you for more than two hours a day
Ofsted will check that you’re suitable for the role before they register you. They’ll also monitor you through regular Ofsted inspections.
When you’re registered you can:
When you’re registered you can:
- receive payment from the government's Free Early Education Entitlement
- accept childcare vouchers and Tax Free Childcare as payment from parents
How to become a registered childminder
It can take up to six months to become a registered childminder.
To become a registered childminder you need to:
To become a registered childminder you need to:
- Contact us so we can send you an information pack and book you onto a free childminder briefing session. You can also call us on 0117 357 4192.
- Go on a Paediatric First Aid Course
- Apply for an Enhanced DBS check for you and everyone who's over 16 in your home
- Have an Ofsted registration visit
Qualities and skills you need to be a registered childminder
To become a childminder you must:
- enjoy being with children
- have an understanding of child development
- have patience and warmth
- follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (GOV.UK). These are standards you must meet for the development and care of children up to age five.
- be able to support children with specific needs, such as food allergies, asthma or speech delay
- know how to keep your own accounts and pay your income tax
Childminder briefing session
Our childminder briefing session is free and takes about two hours.
At the childminder briefing session, you’ll learn about:
At the childminder briefing session, you’ll learn about:
- if childminding would suit you and your family
- how you can become a registered childminder with Ofsted
- how you can become a registered child with a childminder agency, such as @Home Childcare
- the Introduction to Childminding Practice course
- other childcare options such as becoming a registered nanny or after-school childminder
You should attend a Childminder Briefing session before booking onto the Introduction to Childminding Practice course.
Introduction to Childminding Practice (ICP) course
The Introduction to Childminding Practice (ICP) course costs £95.
The introductory course is two hours a week for nine weeks. There are no assignments, only what you need to prepare for your registration visit from Ofsted.
Your Ofsted registration visit
Ofsted will come to check that you and your home are properly set up to look after other people’s children. It usually takes three or four hours.
We’ll help you prepare for the visit so there’s nothing to worry about. We’ll give you an idea of what Ofsted might ask you and the sort of things they’ll be looking for.
At the registration visit, Ofsted will tell you whether or not they’ll register you. They occasionally ask people to withdraw their application and try again when they’re more prepared.
We’ll help you prepare for the visit so there’s nothing to worry about. We’ll give you an idea of what Ofsted might ask you and the sort of things they’ll be looking for.
At the registration visit, Ofsted will tell you whether or not they’ll register you. They occasionally ask people to withdraw their application and try again when they’re more prepared.
You can start childminding when you receive your registration certificate.
Your professional development
After you become registered, you’ll belong to the Bristol Childminding Network.
This means you’ll have:
This means you’ll have:
- professional advice from the Childminding Support Team
- professional advice from the lead teacher at your local children's centre
- access to free training and updates
Many childminders also work towards quality awards such as the Bristol Standard.
A career in child care: childminder video
See our video: childminders talking about why they became a childminder, the positive and challenging aspects of the job and the opportunities to learn.