Frequently asked questions: Working in childcare

Working in childcare questions

• Question: How do I become registered?

• Question: What training do I need?

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

• Question: Is it expensive to get started?

  Answer:

  There are costs involved which include:

  • attendance fees for training - Paediatric First Aid (approximately £70)
  • childminder introductory training - £50
  • meeting the requirements of the Home Safety checks - for example the purchase of stair gates, cupboard locks, plug covers, fireguards, etc.
  • Application Park - a registration fee of £35 will be required
  • a fee will be payable to your Doctor for completion of a Health Declaration booklet on your behalf.  The price for this varies dependent on your GP practice charges
  • insurance
  • supporting documentation - which includes Contracts, Accident and Incident Forms, Attendance Sheets etc.

• Question: How much will I earn?

• Question: How many children can I have?

• Question: How often will Ofsted inspect me?