Childminders and
related occupations
Description
Childminders and related occupations provide day-to-day care of children within a domestic setting, and supervise and participate in their play, educational and other activities.
Tasks
- assists children to wash and dress
- changes babies’ nappies and clothes as necessary and makes up bottles for feeds
- plans, prepares and serves children’s meals and supervises children during meals
- mends, washes and irons children’s clothes and tidies their rooms
- provides, supervises and participates in children’s indoor and outdoor play activities to promote their development
- takes children to participate in play groups or on appropriate outings
- takes older children to and from school
- maintains appropriate records of children’s development
- complies with regulations set by OFSTED and their inspection requirements.
Educational Requirements
Entry may not depend upon academic qualifications, although employers may expect a candidate to possess a qualification accredited by the Council for Awards in Children’s Care or other qualifications. Childminders must be registered with OFSTED to care for children under the age of 8 years. NVQs/SVQs in Child Care and Education are available at Levels 2 and 3. A minimum age limit of 18 years applies, and CRB clearance is mandatory.