Childminders provide day-to-day care of children in their own homes, and supervise and participate in their play, educational and other activities.

Entry Reqirements

Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Typical Tasks

• Complies with regulations set by OFSTED and their inspection requirements.
• Maintains appropriate records of children’s development.
• Takes older children to and from school.
• Takes children to participate in play groups or on appropriate outings.
• Provides, supervises and participates in children’s indoor and outdoor play activities to promote their development.
• Plans, prepares and serves children’s meals and supervises children during meals.
• Changes babies’ nappies and clothes as necessary and makes up bottles for feeds.

Desired Skills

Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Writing, Active Learning, Monitoring, Mathematics, Science