Guidance

Become a childminder: pre-registration briefing

This is a presentation of the pre-registration briefing for childminders.

From:
Ofsted
Published
3 September 2014
Last updated
6 February 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Pre-registration briefing for those wishing to become childminders

MS PowerPoint Presentation, 6.01 MB

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Pre-registration briefing for those wishing to become childminders

PDF, 1.37 MB, 41 pages

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Details

Local authorities can use this briefing for people who are interested in becoming childminders.

The document is available as powerpoint and pdf.

Updates to this page

Published 3 September 2014
Last updated 6 February 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated formatting and content to include information about new childminder flexibilities introduced by the Department for Education.

  2. Removed the requirement for childminders to undertake training courses. Training is optional and no longer a legal requirement as of 4 January 2024.

  3. Replaced PDF and PowerPoint files with versions that include guidance on reference and employment history requirements for childminder and childcare on domestic and non-domestic applicants.

  4. Updated slide 45, 'How many children can I care for?'.

  5. Updated slide 15, 'Certificates and forms' to include a completed paediatric first aid certificate.

  6. Updated page 2 with a link to information on inspection arrangements.

  7. Updated slides 29 and 42 following improvements to the online registration forms.

  8. Added additional slide clarifying which types of DBS check Ofsted can accept when registering.

  9. Updated presentation with information about our new pilot childminder registration service (see new slide 28) and minor changes to slides 15, 41 and 42.

  10. Clarified slide 18 (training requirements).

  11. Updated presentation text and format throughout for readability (no policy changes).

  12. Change to slide 19: Ofsted strongly recommends signing up to the DBS update service, but this is no longer mandatory.

  13. Updated for use from October 2015.

  14. First published.

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