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What is a Registered childminder?
Frequently asked questions about childminders
What is a registered childminder?
A registered childminder is someone who cares for your child in the childminders own home.
What are the different grades for Ofsted registered childminders, and what do they mean.
The grades for registration seem very simple in one way but very complex in another. The simple terminology is, you are either Inadequate, Satisfactory, Good or Outstanding. To achieve an Outstanding is very difficult; as it means focussing on paperwork which includes a very intensive self evaluation form called SEF. I feel its very important for parents to understand that a childminder who gets graded a ‘Good’ is exceptionally good at her job, if someone has an ‘Outstanding’ they are not only exceptional with the children as is the ‘Good’ childminder, but they are additionally good at the extra paperwork which goes with it, which can make the ’Outstanding’ grade.
Are Childminders registered with the NCMA?
Some childminders are registered with the National Childminding Association (NCMA). Allot start off registered with them as they obtain free insurance and other essentials known as an NCMA tool kit.
How much do childminders charge?
Anything from £3.00 to £4.50 per hour in the South of England, excluding London. The higher the wage the more qualified and experienced the childminder will be. Most who charge £4.50 per hour are ex nannies and have extensive experience in childcare that may also include nursery experience. A lot of childminders will charge a higher rate for just after school care, this may be as much as £5.00 per hour.
What is an Early Years Professional?
The government wants to raise the standards in Early Years Provision by increasing the numbers of graduate qualified people involved in the education and planning of young children's development. The Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) are the governing body that oversee the training and examination of prospective EYPS candidates.
What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?
All children aged up to 31st August after their fifth birthday are within the age range of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This stage is designed to offer all children the best opportunity to meet and exceed their full potential. Every Early Years setting (including us) is required by law to be implementing EYFS for the benefit of the children in this age range.
How many children are allowed in a setting?
Ofsted regulate how many each individual can care for. Normally the ratio is, per one childminder there may be 3 children under 4 years of age and only one of these may be under 1 year.
Do childminders need an inspection from Environmental Health?
All childminders must be inspected by law if they intend to provide meals or snacks themselves. If the food is provided entirely by the parents then no they do not need to be inspected. If a childminder provides her own food, she should have a level 2 in food hygiene.
Do childminders offer Early Years Education (EYE) Provision?
This is something that Network childminders are qualified to provide to 3 year olds the term after their 3rd birthday as nurseries do. If you require this then you will need to check that your chosen childminder is a network childminder.
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