What should someone do who is interested in becoming a childminder?
They can visit the childcare careers website or contact the national recruitment helpline on 0800 99 66 00 for an information pack. They may also want to visit the Ofsted website to see the standards for registration as a childminder. The ChildcareLink website provides details of other childminders in their area and what services they offer, and charge. The national campaign booklet, Work with children, is available as part of an information pack from the national campaign order line: 0800 99 66 00. It is available in alternative formats including Braille, audio tape and several translations. The information pack provides information about working in the sector case studies of existing childcare workers as well as contact details for LA and EYDCP recruitment marketing teams who can provide further information on local job & training opportunities. Some LA and EYDCPs offer taster sessions such as the Making Choices orientation course. The course is intended to offer an insight into the
