Registered Childminding

Information on registered childminding including how to find a childminder

A childminder is a person who looks after children from birth to eight years, in his/her own home, for more than two hours a day, and receives a reward for this service.

Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as amended by the Children Act 2004, section 79B (4)(a) requires the registered person to make adequate arrangements to ensure that - (I) Every person (other than himself and the responsible individual) looking after children on the premises is suitable to look after children under the age of eight; and (ii) every person (other than himself and the responsible individual) living or working on the premises is suitable to be in regular contact with children under the age of eight.

How many children may childminders look after?

Childminders will be registered to care for no more than a total of six children, aged under eight, including the childminders own children and any other for whom they are responsible. Within this total, only three children will normally be aged under five, and only one may be aged under 12 months.

For further information and guidance please visit: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/

How do I become a childminder?

You will first have to attend a childminder briefing session which is a 2 hour free session held every term that will provide you with all the information you need to know about becoming a childminder. For an information pack including dates of the next sessions and full induction process please contact:

Chapel Fields Centre, Richmond Road, Solihull, B92 7RZ

Telephone: 0121 707 9488

Email: eynewchildminderqueries@solihull.gov.uk