What is a Childminder?

Anyone caring for at least one child in domestic premises under the age of 8 for pay or gain and for more than two hours cumulatively per day must register with Ofsted or a Childminder Agency.

Before anyone can practice as a childminder they must have:

• A full criminal records check
  Childminders must obtain a full DBS and other checks to ensure medical fitness and suitability to care for other people’s children.

• Training or a childcare qualification
  They must complete Introductory Training or have obtained a childcare qualification or have experience of working with children to enable them to understand and implement the statutory requirements.

• A full paediatric first aid certificate
  All childminders must hold a full Paediatric First Aid certificate, which is achieved by 12 hours of training and is renewed every 3 years. Childminders should show you their current First Aid certificate.

• Public Liability Insurance
  All childminders must hold Public Liability Insurance that is designed specifically for childminders. Childminders should show you their insurance certificate.