morning all would like some advice please i have a lovely friend who i no would be great to work with. but what i need to no what do i need to do what can they do ie be left alone can i increase my numbers are they self employed or do i pay a wage sorry for questions ive been reading others but v.confused lol doesnt take much. any advice would be great thanks:)

If increasing your numbers you may need planning permission - see this recent thread

http://childmindinghelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=58392