hi to all this is my first time ive been on here.
im currently working as a dental nurse and have been thinking of a career in childminding for at least 12 months.
I have finally managed to get my self booked on a pre-registration course which is on monday, im very excited but also very nervous as all this aspect is completely new to me.
I currently live with my partner and our 19 month old son.
Can you please give advice or details on what i will expect on monday at the pre-reg meeting.
Also ive been reading alot of forum threads and it seems there is so much paper work to do where do i start with this is.
Im vey nervous and dont know anything regarding childminding.
plz help xxxxx
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welcome - don't panic!

the meeting should explain a lot - I have been CM for years and things have changed so I can't give advice on starting out procedure. Sure someone who is more recently registered will be along to help. :thumbsup:

welcome - don't panic!

the meeting should explain a lot - I have been CM for years and things have changed so I can't give advice on starting out procedure. Sure someone who is more recently registered will be along to help. :thumbsup:

Don't worry about the pre-reg or all the paper work. I started with it all in September and was registered by February and starting with my first children on Monday.

The pre-reg is a brilliant opportunity just to tell you how every thing work and what to expect from childminding.

Yes there is a lot of paper work but there is so many websites and resources out there to help make it easier for you. As soon as you've done your training and have a better back ground on everything start to get everything ready. If you can get all your paperwork (policies, portfolio, risk assessments etc) done before your first child starts, have a good filing system and keep your booking up to date its not that bad.

I know childminders that have not kept it up to date and then panic when they are due for inspection and have for almost a year not even looked at their bookkeeping and because they are so busy now with childminding struggling to catch up.

This forum is great and you can find any information on here. It took me a few days to find my way and I still sometimes not sure were to find something on here but the more you visit it the more familiar you will get with it. You already starting to join the forum even before you are registered is probably a great start.

Good luck and don't be worried its all very straight forward and once you have been to the pre-reg you will see you have nothing to be worried about.

x:thumbsup:

Hi cant offer much advice on pre reg stuff, because things have changed in the time since i started minding, but wanted to say welcome to the forum:)

thanks ladies for making me feel so welcome to this amazing site xx