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.

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.
• Takes older children to and from school.
• Takes children to participate in play groups or on appropriate outings.
• Provides, supervises and participates in children.
• Mends, washes and irons children.
• Plans, prepares and serves children.
• Changes babies.
• Assists children to wash and dress.

Desired Skills

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