Thinking of becoming a registered Childminder?

Any childminder who completes registration between 15 March 2023 and 31 March 2025 is eligible to claim a £600 start-up grant. Applications open Thursday 30 November 2023. Find out more

What is a childminder?

A childminder is a person who works with children for more than 2 hours a day in their own home for reward. Childminders offer professional home childcare and early education, looking after small groups of children of different ages from different families.

How do I become a childminder?

There are 2 routes to becoming a childminder, you can either register independently with Ofsted or join a childminding agency.

More information can be found here about the registration process with Ofsted and local childminding agencies:

Training

Childminders who wish to offer childcare for children aged 0-5 must have completed training which helps them to understand and implement the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

If you are an experienced/qualified childcare practitioner, you may opt for a refresher course on the EYFS/Safeguarding and to update your paediatric first aid prior to registration.

If you have no qualifications or experience, both Salford and Stockport local authorities offer pre-registration training.

How to become a registered childminder • Salford City Council

Applying to attend a childminder briefing session • Salford City Council

Information for childminders - Stockport Council

If you prefer to access an e-learning course, please find the link below:

Pre-registration information - PACEY

A childminder must also hold a current paediatric first aid certificate prior to registration. Some providers offer training include:

 

Cost

Paediatric first aid training course

From £85, depending on provider. 

Disclosure and Barring Service check

From £48.10 (includes admin fees) plus optional annual renewal fee (currently £13)

Health declaration check

From £35.00, depending on your doctor's fees

Registration on Ofsted Early Years Register (if you're caring only for children under 5)

£35.00*

Registration on Ofsted Childcare Register (if you're only caring for children aged 5-7)

£104.00*

Membership fees

From £10 per month, depending on organisation

Public Liability Insurance 

From £60 per year, depending on provider

Registration with Information Commissioner's Office

£40

Pre – Registration course

From £200, depending on provider

Set up costs

Depending on resource budget.

*If you join both registers, you'll pay the lower fee.

Funding Support

Childminder start-up grants scheme

Find support on starting your own business at GOV.UK.

Memberships

Trafford’s learning and development programme

Trafford Services for Education provide a range of professional services to support to all Early Years settings and professionals. For further information please email earlyyearscpd@trafford.gov.uk

Professional Bodies

Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY): https://www.pacey.org.uk/membership

ChildmindingUK: https://childmindinguk.com

Who to contact

Contact Position
Childcare Advisors
Telephone
Jo Rust: 07725 070658 Jo Rust: 07725 070658 Bev Reid: 07725 070739 Bev Reid: 07725 070739
E-mail
Website
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Who is it for?

Ages
  • Over 18 years old
Eligibility Details

To become a registered childminder, you'll need to complete a pre-registration training course. You'll also need to have a current paediatric first aid certificate. You will need a copy of the EYFS Statutory Framework which can be downloaded from the Foundation Years website.

You will be required to complete a DBS check for yourself and anyone who lives or works in your home aged 16 or over. You will be self-employed and responsible for running your own business and obtaining the correct insurance. HMRC offer online business advice for childminders.

If you already hold a childcare qualification and can demonstrate that you can meet the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework 2023, you may not need to complete a pre-registration training course. For further information please get in touch and ask to speak to a Childcare Advisor.

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