Before applying to become a childminder there is a great deal to consider and questions to ask.

If you would like to become  or are thinking about becoming a childminder in Thurrock, your first step is to attend a free Childminder Briefing Session. The Thurrock Childminder Briefing session provides you with current information about what you need to do to become an Ofsted Registered Childminder.  Please see the thinking of becoming a child-minder document attached. 

The next briefing will be running on 21st July 2022. This will be a virtual session via TEAMS.

If the pre-registration briefing date has past, and you are interested in attending the Childminder Induction Training, please still make contact as per the below instruction.

For those who wish to pursue a career in child-minding after attending the pre-registration briefing you will need to attend a preparation training course.  At Thurrock we hold a virtual training course via TEAMS comprising of eight 3 hour sessions.  The next course is scheduled to run from Tuesday 20 September 2022 and will run for the following 8 consecutive Tuesdays. 

The Thurrock Childminder Induction Training includes:  

1: Legislation and an introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage
2: Basic Child Protection Training
3: Keeping children safe in Earl Years
4: Partnership with Parents and Equalities
5: Understanding Child Development, Observation and Assessment in Early Years Foundation Stage
6: Understanding Planning and Monitoring Children’s Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage
7: Starting up your Child-minding business
8: Meet the team and the Ofsted registration process and beyond.

You will also gain a full pack of sample policies and start up documentation - such as template forms and supportive information.  The package includes a home pre-registration visit to help you prepare  for the Ofsted registration visit. (the home visit is only part of the package for Thurrock residents) 

The 8 weeks Childminding Induction Training and support package  costs £200. Payment to be made at time of booking.

You must book a place by email before attending the training.  Please send an email titled 'Childminder Induction Training' including your name, address, contact telephone number and the date you wish to attend to FIS@thurrock.gov.uk.

Bookings cannot be made over the telephone; you will be asked to email if you call. Details of the venue and confirmation will be emailed to you approximately 2 weeks before the session date.

Who to contact

Contact Name:Jenny Bond

Contact Position:Welfare Requirements Development Officer

Telephone0776 742 5958

E-mail jbond@thurrock.gov.uk

Where to go

Name: Virtual course via Microsoft TEAMS

Costs

£200.00 Per person