Exciting opportunities to become a Childminder!
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Are you looking for a new career? One where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people in Devon, and receive a government bursary for taking your first steps in the industry? Then consider becoming a Devon Childminder.

Benefits include:

- rewarding career
- flexible hours to suit your circumstances
- work from home
- be your own boss
- make a real difference in your community

### Preparing to be a Childminder course:

The Early Years and Childcare Service run a “Preparing to be a Childminder” course which provides you with the skills and knowledge to start your new career as a childminder, including setting yourself up as a business.

The course comprises of eLearning modules plus two morning sessions with a tutor (through Microsoft Teams).
(course also available as an eLearning course for those with previous experience)

Next course dates:  **Thursday 1st and Thursday 22nd February 2024 (9.45am – 1pm)**

Course cost: £25.

### Start up grants:

If you become an Ofsted registered childminder you can receive a £600 [start up grant from the Government](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-education-entitlements-and-funding/childminder-grants-scheme-update-april-2023#contents). If you register with an agency, the grant increases up to £1200!

### Find out more about becoming a childminder:

To find out more about becoming a childminder, including how to book onto the childminder course visit: [Becoming a childminder – Information for childcare providers (devon.gov.uk)](https://www.devon.gov.uk/eycs/ey-careers/becoming-a-childcare-provider/becoming-a-childminder/)