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How to become a Registered Childminder

 

The registration process is wide-ranging and rigorous

Registration involves gaining references, training, a health check and a police check on the would-be childminder and every other adult in their household
 

To become a registered childminder you must, by law (The Regulation of Care Act 2001), register with the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care (Care Commission). Anyone offering a childcare service in their own home for more than two hours a day, for children aged under 16, must be registered. 

The prospective childminder's home is inspected too, to ensure it is a safe and suitable environment for children. Following registration, the Care Commission carries out an annual inspection to monitor standards and premises. 

Registered childminders must show how they meet the criteria stated in the National Care Standards for Early Education and Childcare up to the age of 16.

 

Care Commission Head Office
Compass House
11 Riverside Drive
Dundee
DD1 4NY 

Phone: 0845 603 0890 (Lo-call)
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Do you need any qualifications?

At the moment it is not a requirement of registration for childminders to have qualifications. There are advantages to obtaining qualifications, especially if you want to make a long-term career out of working with children.

It is also a good idea to undertake training courses to further your skills. The Scottish Childminding Association can assist you in finding appropriate training

 

SCMA Head Office:
Suite 3
7 Melville Terrace
Stirling
FK8 2ND

Phone:                01786 445 377 
Fax:                    01786 449 062
Advice Line:         01786 449 063

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