Childminder training

Learn about required training courses and other information that can help you become a childminder.

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Early years foundation stage (EYFS)

Childminders must have the appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. They must also attend a paediatric first aid training course and a child protection training course

THE EYFS framework for childminders can be found at Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework (GOV.UK)

Childminders must also be confident and competent to prepare and handle food. So it is recommended they complete a food hygiene course.

Paediatric first aid course

Paediatric first aid training can be accessed by the following training providers in Nottinghamshire:

These courses can also be provided by local colleges in your area. Find your local college

Child protection training

Child protection training can be accessed by a number of training providers:

However, we advise you have a full understanding of your local authorities safeguarding policies and procedures and may wish to attend our training.

Ofsted will only process your application to become a childminder when you have completed both training courses or have told Ofsted the dates when you will have done this.

Food hygiene training

Food hygiene training can be accessed by a number of training providers:

Early years child development training

Learn about child development and practical advice for supporting children in your setting, including reception years, with free online training from the Department for Education.

Visit Early years child development training (GOV.UK)

Register as a childminder with Ofsted

You need to register as a childminder with Ofsted to look after children in your home. There are things you need to do and have before you can register.

Learn more about these requirements at Become a childminder or nanny: Register as a childminder (GOV.UK)

Watch this 1-minute video from PACEY to learn more about registered childminding:

Find out about the cost to register at Become a childminder or nanny: How much it costs (GOV.UK).

More guidance for childminders on when or if you need to register with Ofsted can be found at Childminders and childcare providers: register with Ofsted (GOV.UK)

If you have any questions about registering:

Ofsted telephone helpline: 0300 123 1231
Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk

Join a childminder agency

Find out about the purpose and role of childminder agencies at Childminder agencies (GOV.UK)

Listed below are details of childminder agencies currently supporting childminders in Nottinghamshire.

@Home Childcare

@Home Childcare is a Nottinghamshire-based Ofsted-accredited community of professional childminders.

Learn more at Become a Childminder - Training and Registration (@Home Childcare)

You can contact them directly by:

Telephone: 0115 978 339
Email: info@homechildcare.co.uk

Read the agency’s latest Ofsted inspection report: @Home Childcare - Inspection Report (Ofsted).

Learn about being a childminder and a home early educator in this 4-minute YouTube video from the @Home Childcare Agency:

SCA Suffolk Childcare Agency

National childcare agency for childminders and other professionals working in the childcare sector.

Learn more about the agency at SCA Childcare

You can contact SCA by:

Telephone: 01728 746970
Email: hello@scachildcare.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Read the agency's latest Ofsted inspection report: Suffolk Childcare Agency Limited - Inspection Report (Ofsted)

tiney

tiney is a nationwide childminder agency that "gives you the upfront training and tools to supercharge your childcare business, plus the long term support and professional community to help your career thrive. At tiney our mission is to enable affordable childcare for parents, high quality early education for children and amazing careers for childminders."

Read Your modern community of exceptional childminders (tiney)

Read New to childminding? (tiney)

Read the agency’s latest Ofsted inspection report: tiney - Inspection Report (Ofsted)