Frequently asked questions: Working in childcare

Working in childcare questions

• Question: How do I become registered?

• Question: What training do I need?

  Answer:

  You will have to undergo training in the following areas:

  • Child protection - 3hours
  • First aid (Paediatric) - 12hours
  • Early years foundation stage - 5 hours
  • Childminder introductory course (Home Based Childcare Aware) - 50 guided hours (which includes 24 hours taught over 4 session)

  All course are delivered in the evenings and at weekends

• Question: Will I need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check?

• Question: Is it expensive to get started?

• Question: How much will I earn?

• Question: How many children can I have?

• Question: How often will Ofsted inspect me?