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Find out how to register with Ofsted as a childminder, and what you will need to tell us about.
How to register as a childminder or nanny: the Ofsted Childcare Register, the Early Years Register, who can register, how to apply.
If you want to be paid to look after children under 8, you might need to…
There are 2 registers - the Early Years Register and the Childcare…
You need to pay an annual registration fee to Ofsted. You’ll also have to…
You can register with Ofsted as a nanny or au pair to look after children…
You must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency to look after…
When you submit your application Ofsted will: do background checks with…
You must continue to meet the registration standards while you’re working…
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Eligible new childminders can apply for a start-up grant to recover the cost of registering as a childminder.
Contact your local council to find a registered childminder - Family Information Service, early years education, childcare and family support in your area
Information for childminders and providers of childcare on domestic premises wishing to register with a childminder agency.
You must register with your local Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) if you want to become a childminder or provide day care services in Northern Ireland
Use form CA9176 to apply for Class 3 National Insurance credits if you've provided care for a child under 12 from 6 April 2011.
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.
How to get a criminal records check if you want to look after children for a living: who needs a check, what it costs and how long it takes.
Find out how you can still register with Ofsted if you provide childcare immediately before or after school for less than 2 hours in a day.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Health declaration forms for childminders and people who work in childcare or children's social care.
Find out when you'll be inspected by Ofsted, how to prepare, how you'll be inspected and how you'll be graded
How to register if you want to look after children at home, including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and working elsewhere.
This is a presentation of the pre-registration briefing for childminders.
Search for Ofsted inspection reports for childminders and childcare providers, schools, colleges, further education providers, children and families services
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