To work as a childminder, you must register with OfSTED (Office for Standards in Education).

Before you can register, you will need to complete all of the following:

1. Childminder briefing session
2. Introductory course
3. 'Universal' Safeguarding children training - 
4. An approved paediatric first aid training course.

Childminder briefing

We offer regular briefing sessions (£10 to Reading Borough Council residents and £20 to others)

To register as a childminder you must attend a childminder pre-registration briefing. At the briefing you will:

• be given an overview of what being a childminder entails
• learn about the registration process

Dates:

• TBC

Book on a childminder briefing session

 Childminding - training cancellation policy [86kb]

You should take into consideration the time it will take to complete the mandatory training and preparation work required before you are able to start working as a childminder. 

It is not practical for babies or children to attend these sessions

PACEY is the professional organisation for childcare and early years.

OfSTED has information about the process of becoming a childminder and a registration form.

Childminder introductory training

This course prepares learners in setting up and establishing a childminding business. Content includes an introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), aspects of early years care and education as well as the business aspects of a childminding service. It is run by qualified tutors experienced in childminding and early years practice.

Cost: £150 for Reading Borough Council residents, £200 for others.

Subjects covered:

• Early Years Foundation Stage
• Being healthy and staying safe
• Learning environment
• Inclusion
• Behaviour
• The business side of childminding

Dates:

• TBC

Book on an introductory course

 Training cancellation policy [86kb]

Contact

childminding@reading.gov.uk or 0118 937 6896