Become a childminder: pre-registration briefing
This is a presentation of the pre-registration briefing for childminders.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
Local authorities can use this briefing for people who are interested in becoming childminders.
The document is available as powerpoint and pdf.
Updates to this page
Published 3 September 2014
Last updated 266 February 2024
2025
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Updated formatting and content to include information about new childminder flexibilities introduced by the Department for Education.
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Removed the requirement for childminders to undertake training courses. Training is optional and no longer a legal requirement as of 4 January 2024.
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Replaced PDF and PowerPoint files with versions that include guidance on reference and employment history requirements for childminder and childcare on domestic and non-domestic applicants.
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Updated slide 45, 'How many children can I care for?'.
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Updated slide 15, 'Certificates and forms' to include a completed paediatric first aid certificate.
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Updated page 2 with a link to information on inspection arrangements.
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Updated slides 29 and 42 following improvements to the online registration forms.
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Added additional slide clarifying which types of DBS check Ofsted can accept when registering.
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Updated presentation with information about our new pilot childminder registration service (see new slide 28) and minor changes to slides 15, 41 and 42.
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Clarified slide 18 (training requirements).
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Updated presentation text and format throughout for readability (no policy changes).
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Change to slide 19: Ofsted strongly recommends signing up to the DBS update service, but this is no longer mandatory.
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Updated for use from October 2015.
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First published.
Update history
2026-04-02 09:30
Documents updated to reflect the April 2026 change to inspection timescales for providers registered on the Early Years Register.
2026-02-24 09:30
Updated formatting and content to reflect that the November 2024 childminder flexibilities are no longer described as “new”.
2025-02-06 09:30
Updated formatting and content to include information about new childminder flexibilities introduced by the Department for Education.
2024-02-26 09:30
Removed the requirement for childminders to undertake training courses. Training is optional and no longer a legal requirement as of 4 January 2024.
2023-11-14 09:30
Replaced PDF and PowerPoint files with versions that include guidance on reference and employment history requirements for childminder and childcare on domestic and non-domestic applicants.
Details
Local authorities can use this briefing for people who are interested in becoming childminders.
The document is available as powerpoint and pdf.
Updates to this page
Published 3 September 2014
Last updated 266 February 2024
2025
+ show all updates
-
Updated formatting and content to include information about new childminder flexibilities introduced by the Department for Education.
-
Removed the requirement for childminders to undertake training courses. Training is optional and no longer a legal requirement as of 4 January 2024.
-
-
Replaced PDF and PowerPoint files with versions that include guidance on reference and employment history requirements for childminder and childcare on domestic and non-domestic applicants.
-
-
Updated slide 45, 'How many children can I care for?'.
-
-
Updated slide 15, 'Certificates and forms' to include a completed paediatric first aid certificate.
-
-
Updated page 2 with a link to information on inspection arrangements.
-
-
Updated slides 29 and 42 following improvements to the online registration forms.
-
-
Added additional slide clarifying which types of DBS check Ofsted can accept when registering.
-
-
Updated presentation with information about our new pilot childminder registration service (see new slide 28) and minor changes to slides 15, 41 and 42.
-
-
Clarified slide 18 (training requirements).
-
-
Updated presentation text and format throughout for readability (no policy changes).
-
-
Change to slide 19: Ofsted strongly recommends signing up to the DBS update service, but this is no longer mandatory.
-
-
Updated for use from October 2015.
-
-
First published.
Update history
2026-04-02 09:30
Documents updated to reflect the April 2026 change to inspection timescales for providers registered on the Early Years Register.
2026-02-24 09:30
Updated formatting and content to reflect that the November 2024 childminder flexibilities are no longer described as “new”.
2025-02-06 09:30
Updated formatting and content to include information about new childminder flexibilities introduced by the Department for Education.
2024-02-26 09:30
Removed the requirement for childminders to undertake training courses. Training is optional and no longer a legal requirement as of 4 January 2024.
2023-11-14 09:30
Replaced PDF and PowerPoint files with versions that include guidance on reference and employment history requirements for childminder and childcare on domestic and non-domestic applicants.
Details
Local authorities can use this briefing for people who are interested in becoming childminders.
The document is available as powerpoint and pdf.
Updates to this page
Published 3 September 2014Last updated
-
Updated formatting and content to include information about new childminder flexibilities introduced by the Department for Education.
-
Removed the requirement for childminders to undertake training courses. Training is optional and no longer a legal requirement as of 4 January 2024.
-
Replaced PDF and PowerPoint files with versions that include guidance on reference and employment history requirements for childminder and childcare on domestic and non-domestic applicants.
-
Updated slide 45, 'How many children can I care for?'.
-
Updated slide 15, 'Certificates and forms' to include a completed paediatric first aid certificate.
-
Updated page 2 with a link to information on inspection arrangements.
-
Updated slides 29 and 42 following improvements to the online registration forms.
-
Added additional slide clarifying which types of DBS check Ofsted can accept when registering.
-
Updated presentation with information about our new pilot childminder registration service (see new slide 28) and minor changes to slides 15, 41 and 42.
-
Clarified slide 18 (training requirements).
-
Updated presentation text and format throughout for readability (no policy changes).
-
Change to slide 19: Ofsted strongly recommends signing up to the DBS update service, but this is no longer mandatory.
-
Updated for use from October 2015.
-
First published.
Update history
2026-04-02 09:30
Documents updated to reflect the April 2026 change to inspection timescales for providers registered on the Early Years Register.
2026-02-24 09:30
Updated formatting and content to reflect that the November 2024 childminder flexibilities are no longer described as “new”.
2025-02-06 09:30
Updated formatting and content to include information about new childminder flexibilities introduced by the Department for Education.
2024-02-26 09:30
Removed the requirement for childminders to undertake training courses. Training is optional and no longer a legal requirement as of 4 January 2024.
2023-11-14 09:30
Replaced PDF and PowerPoint files with versions that include guidance on reference and employment history requirements for childminder and childcare on domestic and non-domestic applicants.