Hi

Hope someone can help. For as long as I can remember my girlfriend has wanted to be a childminder. Shes been a dental nurse for the last 10 years and shes had enough, but because of the usual stuff; kids, work, money, stress!! She doesnt think she'll be able to do it. So im trying to push her into it but remove all the stress of actually getting started. Also I thought it would be a nice surprise If I could just spring it on her.

So Ive sent off for a pack from my local council as per advise on here.

Now before she can register I undertstand she would need to do a pre-reg course and a first aid course?.......the next part is where im lost. I know she needs to do the CYPOP5 course but can she register before doing the cypop5 or is this needed before she can offically childmind?

And what is the level 3 diploma? Is this something she would need to do before she can start earning or is this something she could work towards while earning?


Sorry if this has been asked a million times before but ive looked around and cant seem to get a definative answer.

Many thanks

Rob