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?

2010

Exeter

FEBRUARY

Part 1: Saturday 6 February 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 13 February 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

APRIL

Part 1: Monday 19 April 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Monday 26 April 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

MAY

Part 1: Saturday 15 May 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 22 May 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

JULY

Part 1: Monday 12 July 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Monday 19 July 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

SEPTEMBER

Part 1: Saturday 11 September 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 18 September 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

OCTOBER

Part 1: Wednesday 6 October 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Wednesday 13 October 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

NOVEMBER

Part 1: Thursday 18 November 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Thursday 25 November 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

DECEMBER

Part 1 and Part 2:

Tuesday7 December 2010 - 10 am – 2.00 pm

Barnstaple

FEBRUARY

Part 1: Saturday 20 February 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 27 February 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

APRIL

Part 1: Wednesday 21 April 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Wednesday 28 April 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

JUNE/JULY

Part 1: Monday 28 June 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Monday 5 July 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

SEPTEMBER

Part 1: Monday 13 September 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Monday 20 September 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Part 1: Saturday 27 November 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 4 December 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Hatherleigh

JUNE

Part 1: Saturday 5 June 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 12 June 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

IVYBRIDGE

FEBRUARY

Part 1: Thursday 18 February - 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Thursday 25 February - 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

OCTOBER

Part 1: Tuesday 19 October 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Tuesday 26 October 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

ASHBURTON

JANUARY

Part 1: Saturday 23 January 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 30 January 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

JULY

Part 1: Tuesday 20 July 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

Part 2: Tuesday 27 July 2010 - 6 pm – 8.30 pm

TOTNES

APRIL

Part 1: Saturday 10 April 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Saturday 17 April 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

NEWTON ABBOT

MAY

Part 1: Wednesday 5 May 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Wednesday 12 May 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

NOVEMBER

Part 1: Monday 8 November 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

Part 2: Monday 15 November 2010 - 10 am – 12.30 pm

HONITON

JUNE

Part 1: Tuesday 22 June 2010 - 6.30pm – 9.00 pm

Part 2: Tuesday 29 June 2010 - 6.30 pm – 9.00 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