Owl
25-02-2013, 10:45 PM
The title says it all really. But really would love some advice.
I'm 25, mother to a little boy who is 3 in June and currently expecting another bundle in Sept 2013.
I am a Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse. I've worked in schools, nurseries and currently work in maternity. I have a wide range of skills and knowledge and I'm proud of my experience considering my age.
In June 2014 I want to set up as a CM. I'm currently completing my CYPOP5 course, have a first aid course booked for June 2013, currently in talks with my land lord regarding childminding in my current property and even looking at 7 seater cars.
My worry is agencies, legislation and regulators.
I was going to apply for my OFSTED registration in January 2014. However, I'm under the impression CM's won't be regulated by OFSTED from September 2013? (Correct me if I'm wrong!) I'm aware I don't need to joiny an agencies (yet!) but I'm panicking. This is my lively hood. I can't afford two children in childcare so becoming a CM has always been my plan after baby no.2. Been planning it since 2011.
I need, nurture and reassurance from all you lovely, experienced CM's out there. I also need frank, honest advice about the possible challenges I may be facing when setting up.
My maternity pay will end May 2014, so I need some sort of income from June 2014.
Thank you so much for reading. Looking forward to your replies :)
I'm 25, mother to a little boy who is 3 in June and currently expecting another bundle in Sept 2013.
I am a Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse. I've worked in schools, nurseries and currently work in maternity. I have a wide range of skills and knowledge and I'm proud of my experience considering my age.
In June 2014 I want to set up as a CM. I'm currently completing my CYPOP5 course, have a first aid course booked for June 2013, currently in talks with my land lord regarding childminding in my current property and even looking at 7 seater cars.
My worry is agencies, legislation and regulators.
I was going to apply for my OFSTED registration in January 2014. However, I'm under the impression CM's won't be regulated by OFSTED from September 2013? (Correct me if I'm wrong!) I'm aware I don't need to joiny an agencies (yet!) but I'm panicking. This is my lively hood. I can't afford two children in childcare so becoming a CM has always been my plan after baby no.2. Been planning it since 2011.
I need, nurture and reassurance from all you lovely, experienced CM's out there. I also need frank, honest advice about the possible challenges I may be facing when setting up.
My maternity pay will end May 2014, so I need some sort of income from June 2014.
Thank you so much for reading. Looking forward to your replies :)