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Hi. I am just starting to look into all the necessary training etc to become a childminder, just wondering if anyone can advise on roughly how long the process can take? I am going back to work part time whilst training and my employers would like a rough idea how long I will be back for. Is there anything you can suggest doing first? Thanks
You need to ask your LA how long the training course takes ... Ofsted, DBS, doctor etc can add a few more months to the process.
How long is a piece of string I'm afraid - I hope it's quick for you! :D
Sarah is correct.
Worth noting there was a piece on BBC radio only yesterday about the dreadful backlog at the Disclosure and Barring Service. They still 'officially' say they'll "complete 90% of Enhanced Disclosures within four weeks, and 100 percent within 60 days." The reality is that most current applications are taking something like three times as long as they should. One commentator estimated the backlog was growing, rather than being cleared, suggesting that unless the DBS got its act together it could soon take over 6 months to process an application. :p
Thanks all for your responses. I've set up to start the online course, it all looks very intense, did anyone else feel the same? And is it as bad as it seems once you get started?
Hi I finished my pacey course I didn't find it daunting but maybe it is because I have previous knowledge of early years and working with children of all ages . I must say that you are very well supported while doing the course and your tutor does give important feedback which I found really helpful. Overall my experience with the course was very positive and all the staff were very helpful when I needed help. The course provided good web links and well set out .
Hi, I didn't have an online course. The start up procedure varies between local authorities. Just had the call for pre-reg, I applied a few weeks agoQuote:
Originally Posted by mmorgan
Good luck x
Well it depends on your local authority
From booking a childminding briefing
To being on a LA approved course which at my borough is six weeks long.
Then progressing into of steel registration which can take up to 12 weeks if all is well.
I think it is safe to say anywhere from 6 months to a