Registering with Ofsted

Registering as a childminder (England)
Registered childminders work in their own home, caring for other people's children.
Registration with Ofsted (or an Ofsted Registered Childminder agency) is required if you want to look after other people’s children, aged under 8-years, in your home, for 2 hours or more a day, for reward.
Registration is optional for children aged 8+ and for nannies caring for children in the child's home.

There are two registers maintained by Ofsted: The Early Years Register, for childminders caring for children from birth to the 31st August after their 5th birthday. The Childcare Register: compulsory part for childminders caring for children from the end of the EYFS up to the age of 8 and voluntary part for childminders caring for children aged 8y and above and for Ofsted Registered nannies caring for all aged children.
To become registered, childminders must undertake EYFS, safeguarding, and paediatric first-aid training, complete a health declaration, hold public liability insurance, and have a home pre-registration inspection by an Ofsted inspector. Childminders and anyone in their household aged 16y+ must have an enhanced (home-based) DBS disclosure. Childminders must also adhere to the requirements of the Childcare Register when looking after older children.

In some situations, childminders are required to seek planning permission from their Local Authority, for example, if they employ an assistant, care for more than 6 children at a time or have an area of their property dedicated solely to childminding. If using an area solely for childminding, Building Regulations and Business Rates may apply. Childminders also need to confirm that their deeds do not prohibit running a business and, if in rented accommodation, seek Landlord consent.

Upon registration childminders will be automatically registered by Ofsted as food providers with their local Environmental Health department who may choose to inspect the premises and may require the childminder to undertake a food safety course.

For more information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/becoming-a-childminder-and-running-your-business

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 able to use the tax free childcare scheme to pay the nanny.

There are two registers maintained by Ofsted: The Early Years Register, for childminders caring for children from birth to the 31st August after their 5th birthday. The Childcare Register: compulsory part for childminders caring for children from the end of the EYFS up to the age of 8 and voluntary part for childminders caring for children aged 8y and above and for Ofsted Registered nannies caring for all aged children.
To become registered nannies must have first aid training, childcare training (Level 2 or common core skills), public liability insurance, an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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