Childminding for older children

[harleybishop]

I'm looking to set up in legal terms what amounts to childcare in a nondomestic setting, for schoolage children (8-18 potentially, but definitely 8+).

The premises would be a house we convert (but don't live in!) or else a commercial property that we lease/buy.

I can't figure out what childminding qualificaiton I need as they all seem geared towards under 7. I would like to take one however so that I can register with Ofsted voluntarily, and allow parents to claim childcare vouchers if possible and/or be covered on the safeguarding aspect.

I'm really struggling with the legality of this, though, and could use some assistance.

[Smiley]

An updated registration not required document may give you more information. There are several links at the end of it and information about the voluntary register.

https://www.gov.uk/register-childminder-childcare-provider