I have the following certificates:
• Current First Aid
• Developing Childminding Practice 1
• Birth to 3 matters
• Childminding Mentor
• Currently studying for Children's Care Learning and Development
NVQ3 and NCMAS Quality First
Also, by law, all childminders must:
• be registered by Ofsted if they live in England.
• have their home inspected regularly to make sure it is safe and suitable for young children
• be insured in case a child they are looking after has an accident or damages someone else’s property
• have first aid training which covers first aid to babies and young children
• be checked by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), as must everyone else aged over 16 who lives or works in the childminder’s home
• take introductory training within six months of registering as a childminder
