Session 1: Introduction to Childminding

The aim of this session is to clarify your understanding of the registration requirements. This includes:

• Completing the application form.
• Drawing up ‘statement of function'.
• Identify the aims of your registered childminding service.
• How to assess risk.
• Working to the Care Standards - what it means in a childminding setting.
• The information provided in this session will help you to complete Sections 1, 3, 5 & 6 in the application form. It will also give guidance as to how you would meet Care Standards 2, 7, 11 & 14.

Session 2: The Professional Approach

The aim of this session is to provide you with the information you need to set up your childminding service. This includes:

• Exploring the need to be ‘professional'.
• Business requirements - including record keeping, insurance cover, etc.
• Financial records for HM Revenue & Customs.
• How to set rates and what to charge.
• How to fill vacancies.
• Using contracts.
• The information provided in this session will help you complete Section 3 in the application form. It will also offer guidance as to how to meet Care Standards 3, 13 & 14.

Trainer: Shirley Murchison

Course Fees are met by SCMA, thanks to ESF funding, for those residents in the Highlands and Islands EU assisted areas.