What childminders do
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Registered childminders look after one or more children under
the age of 8 for more than a total of two hours a day. They do this
in a domestic setting (normally their own home) for payment.
Registered childminders are inspected by Ofsted in England, or the
Care and Social Services Inspectorate in Wales (CSSIW), to ensure
they provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children
that they care for. Registered childminders are usually
self-employed and run their own business.
Although every day will be different, a childminder's typical
day may include:
- visiting a park, museum, library or playgroup
- arranging fun and stimulating learning activities, such as
dressing-up, creative play, reading, and celebrating cultural
events from around the world
- providing meals and snacks for the children, involving them in
food preparation and menu choices
- taking children to and from school or clubs
- working with other local childminders to organise group
activities.
Childminding is a dynamic and evolving career so, once you’ve
got your new business up and running, there are plenty of courses
and training opportunities that will develop your knowledge and
confidence.
Community involvement
There are hundreds of projects around England and Wales where
childminders help local families. These include childminders
offering respite care to families with disabled children; caring
for the children of teenage parents to allow them to return to
school or college; offering early education to 3- and 4-year olds.
All of these projects give you the chance to add a new dimension to
your career and learn something new.
There are many training and development opportunities that will
be available to you as a registered childminder.
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