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13 Jul 2026First Aid Courses for Childminders: What's Required by Law
What a paediatric first aid course actually needs to cover, how often you need to renew it, and how to avoid booking the wrong type of course.
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Start here: the essential guides
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How to Become a Childminder in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to do to become a registered childminder in England, from your first decision to taking on your first family.
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How to Register as a Childminder with Ofsted
A clear walkthrough of the Ofsted registration process for childminders in England, including costs, timelines, and what the home visit involves.
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Childminder Registration: Scotland versus England, What's Different
The regulator, the process, and the terminology all differ between Scotland and England. Here's a side-by-side comparison for anyone moving between the two or simply confused by conflicting search results.
- 4
What Is a Childminder? A Plain English Explanation
What childminders actually do, how they differ from nannies and nurseries, and why parents choose them, explained without the jargon.
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How to Become a Childminder in Scotland
The step-by-step process for registering as a childminder in Scotland with the Care Inspectorate, from training through to your first family.
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Childminding Qualifications You Actually Need Before You Start
A clear list of what's genuinely required before you can register as a childminder, versus what's optional but useful for your business.
- 7
Childminder DBS Check: What It Involves and How Long It Takes
What an enhanced DBS check actually looks for, who else in your household needs one, and realistic timescales for getting yours back.
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Childminder House Requirements: What Ofsted Actually Checks
A practical rundown of what your home needs to meet before Ofsted will register you as a childminder: safety, space, and access.
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Childminder Floor Space Requirements Explained
How much space you actually need per child, how it's assessed, and what to do if your home is on the smaller side.
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First Aid Courses for Childminders: What's Required by Law
What a paediatric first aid course actually needs to cover, how often you need to renew it, and how to avoid booking the wrong type of course.
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Childminding Qualifications You Actually Need Before You Start
9 Jul 2026
A clear list of what's genuinely required before you can register as a childminder, versus what's optional but useful for your business.
How to Become a Childminder in Scotland
8 Jul 2026
The step-by-step process for registering as a childminder in Scotland with the Care Inspectorate, from training through to your first family.
What Is a Childminder? A Plain English Explanation
7 Jul 2026
What childminders actually do, how they differ from nannies and nurseries, and why parents choose them, explained without the jargon.
Childminder Registration: Scotland versus England, What's Different
6 Jul 2026
The regulator, the process, and the terminology all differ between Scotland and England. Here's a side-by-side comparison for anyone moving between the two or simply confused by conflicting search results.
How to Register as a Childminder with Ofsted
5 Jul 2026
A clear walkthrough of the Ofsted registration process for childminders in England, including costs, timelines, and what the home visit involves.
How to Become a Childminder in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide
4 Jul 2026
Everything you need to do to become a registered childminder in England, from your first decision to taking on your first family.
Welcome to the GoChildmind blog
1 Jul 2026
What we're building for childminders, and what's coming next.