Childminding
A registered childminder:
- Looks after one or more children under the age of eight for more than a total of two hours a day on domestic premises (normally a childminder's own home) for reward
- Is registered and inspected by Ofsted - demonstrating the quality and standards of their care
- Is self-employed, runs their own business and provides a service to the families whose children they care for:
Childminding could be for you if you...
- Like looking after children
- Would enjoy planning activities for children
- Are energetic, enthusiastic and caring
- Would enjoy caring for children from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds or chiildren with special needs
- Would enjoy working with parents
- Would enjoy working in your own home
- Want to make a real, positive difference to children, building their confidence and helping them develop into well adjusted, sociable young people
If you would like to register as a childminder in Bracknell Forest you first of all need to book a place at an introductory Childminding Briefing Session.
During this free two hour session you will be given information about how to become a registered childminder and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Please contact the Childminder Support and Inclusion Officer on 01344 301552 to book on the next available session.
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