training courses

[paula1h]

Hi all. I am currently in the process of registering as a childminder. I need to complete the pre-reg training an safeguarding course, can anyone tell me were I start to look to do these courses, thank you.

[Rick]

Have a look at this thread

http://www.childmindinghelp.co.uk/forum/starting-childminding-pre-registration-visits/117176-registering-childminder.html

[moggy]

Hi all. I am currently in the process of registering as a childminder. I need to complete the pre-reg training an safeguarding course, can anyone tell me were I start to look to do these courses, thank you.

The only people who can tell you that is your Local Authority. They decide what courses you need to do and may also tell you which providers to use.

'Pre-registration training' is a bit of a confusing term as there are two things:
1] a 'Pre-reg introduction course', usually a few hours, often for free, run by Local Authority telling you the basics about being a CM and local info about grants/local demand/courses available etc. It is open to all, no obligation to continue to become a CM, just to tell you what is involved. (I hear some LAs are changing from a course to an on-line presentation for this).
2] The CYPOP5 course (or whatever course the LA decide is necessary) which is a qualification you need to pass before registering. It can be done on-line, via Pacey for example, or on a college course.

'Safeguarding' can be done on a training course (typically a 6-hour course), there are various on-line courses but unless your LA 'approve' the course it could be useless so check with LA first.

You will also need the LA's approved 12-hour paediatric first aid course.