What is a registered childminder?

• Looks after one or more children under the age of 8 for more than a total of two hours a day on domestic premises (normally a childminder’s own home) for reward
• Is registered and inspected by Ofsted – demonstrating the quality and standards of their care
• Is self-employed, runs their own business and provides a service to the families whose children they care for

Where can I find out more?

For further information and advice on how to get started as a childminder send us your contact details here or freephone the Devon Early Years and Childcare Service on 0800 056 36 66.

(To find out more about the Voluntary Childcare Register to work in the parents' own home, visit Ofsted website.)

Which courses do I need to attend?

Follow this link to find out about the training requirements for a prospective childminder.

What are information sessions?

Information sessions or 'Pre-registration briefing meetings' are

• Information sessions held across Devon and are free-of-charge  
• Meetings are held in two parts and last for two and a half hours each
• Outline and explain the Ofsted registration process for childminders
• Highlight support and help available to prospective childminders
• Both sessions need to be attended

Where can I attend information sessions?

Exeter

JUNE:

Part 1: Tuesday 23 June 2009 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Tuesday 30 June 2009 6 pm – 8.30 pm

JULY

Part 1: Saturday 11 July 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 18 July 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

SEPTEMBER

Part 1: Monday 7 September 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Monday 14 September 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

OCTOBER

Part 1: Saturday 10 October 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 17 October 2009 10 am – 12.00 pm

NOVEMBER

Part 1: Wednesday 4 November 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Wednesday 11 November 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

DECEMBER

Part 1: Thursday 3 December 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Thursday 10 December 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

Barnstaple

JULY

Part 1: Tuesday 14 July 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Monday 20 July 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

SEPTEMBER

Part 1: Saturday 19 September 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 26 September 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

NOVEMBER

Part 1: Monday 23 November 2009 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Monday 30 November 2009 6 pm – 8.30 pm

WEST DEVON

JUNE

Part 1: Saturday 13 June 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 20 June 2009 10 am – 12.30 pm

ASHBURTON

JULY

Part 1: Thursday 23 July 2009 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Thursday 30 July 2009 6 pm – 8.30 pm

OCTOBER

Part 1: Wednesday 14 October 2009 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Wednesday 21 October 2009 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Please note that meetings can be attended at different venues and different months.

Contact: Devon Early Years and Childcare Service - Freephone 0800 056 36 66

Related publications and links:

• Ofsted website - information for childminders
• National Childminding Association
• Devon Childminding Association