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What is a Registered Childminder? |
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A registered childminder is a self-employed person who works in their own home providing care and learning opportunities for children aged 8 and under for more than 2 hours a day.
Childminding is a career with all the responsibilities and rewards you would expect from being a self employed professional.
What's in it for me?
Childminding is challenging, rewarding , important and, most of all enjoyable. You can make a career out of it, if that's what you want, yet flexible enough to fit around your lifestyle. A good childminder can make a huge difference to the lives of children and their families.
Childminding is particularly suitable for parents with young children, who want to combine paid work with looking after their own children. But we also want to recruit people - men and women - from the wider community.
What if I am currently claiming benefit?
If you are receiving benefits then childminding could be an ideal career move. It may be that only one third of your earnings as a registered childminder are taken into account when calculating your benefits. Contact the benefit agency for an informal discussion.
Where do I go for advice and support?
Stockton-On-Tees Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership employ Development officers whose role is to provide on-going help, support and guidance to childcare providers and parents.
How do I become a Childminder?
Register your interest with Stockton Childcare Information Service. Be prepared to undertake appropriate training.
What Happens Next?
You will be sent information and your name and address forward to be invited to an advisory session.
What happens at the advisory session?
This is a 3-hour information session. It will advise you of the main legal aspects of childminding. This will help you decide if you want to go further. If you do, you will be given an application form to complete.
Is there a cost?
Yes, however you may be eligible for some assistance through the Childminder Start Up Scheme.
What happens now?
You will be notified of the next available training course which are held at Bayheath House, Prince Regent Street , Stockton. Creche facilities are available, subject to demand.
For further information contact the Childcare Information Service.
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