There are two registers maintained by Ofsted:
The Early Years Register, for childminders caring for children from birth to the 31st August following their 5th birthday.
The Childcare Register, which has two parts: the compulsory part for childminders caring for children from the end of the EYFS up to the age of 8 and the voluntary part for childminders caring for children aged 8-years and above and for Ofsted Registered nannies caring for all aged children.
The Early Years Register, for childminders caring for children from birth to the 31st August following their 5th birthday.
The Childcare Register, which has two parts: the compulsory part for childminders caring for children from the end of the EYFS up to the age of 8 and the voluntary part for childminders caring for children aged 8-years and above and for Ofsted Registered nannies caring for all aged children.
Registering as a childminder (England)
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Registering as a nanny (England)
Nannies work in the child/ren's home. They may care for children of any age, for up to 2 families at the same time, wholly or mainly in the home of one family. If a nanny cares for children from more than 2 families at the same time they must register as a childminder instead. Nannies do not have to register with Ofsted but there are benefits to registration, including parents being reassured that the nanny has undergone relevant safety checks, has a first aid qualification and parents being able to use the tax free childcare scheme to pay the nanny. To become registered nannies must have first aid training, childcare training (Level 2 or common core skills), public liability insurance, and enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and are recommended to join the DBS update service. Nannies must agree to meet the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register which include safeguarding children, no smoking; no corporal punishment, suitability, health and safety, qualifications and training, and anti-discriminatory practice. Ofsted inspect 10% of providers on the Childcare Register, including nannies. They will always obtain consent from the parents before entering the premises however. For more information: https://www.gov.uk/become-childminder-nanny/register-nanny DBS requirements for childminders and other childcare workers:
Childcare workers, including childminders must have an enhanced check with barred lists from the Disclosure and Barring Service. For childminders, any adults who live with them or work with them regularly during childcare hours will also need a DBS check. This could include partners, cleaners, housemates, lodgers and children over the age of 16. Ofsted will only accept a DBS certificate within 3 months of the issue date. Because of this, Ofsted strongly recommends that new applicants sign up for the DBS update service to keep their certificate up to date. If there are issues or mistakes that delay the application beyond 3 months, a new DBS check may be required if the update service was not joined. A DBS on the update service may also be used for new jobs or roles with children, except childminding as these must state 'childminder' or 'home-based'. Applicants must subscribe within 30 days of the DBS certificate being issued, if they wish to join the update service, and pay an annual fee of £13. Please note: Childminders who registered before 2012 will not have a DBS. They may have a CRB but if registered before 2005 they will have had a social services police check, for which no certificate was provided. Ofsted ensure that ALL childminders registered with them, whatever form of check undertaken remain suitable to work with children, and are notified automatically of any circumstances that may affect suitability. To apply for an enhanced DBS follow the link below https://www.ofsteddbsapplication.co.uk/ For more information about DBS checks see the link below https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-record-checks-for-childminders-and-childcare-workers |