As the roads become more choked with traffic and nannies find that travel to work can add tediously to an already long working day, it's no wonder that I'm getting phone calls asking for information about how to register as a childminder. It is the nanny's way of 'working from home'.
Ofsted has taken over from local councils the responsibility for screening and regulating people who wish to be registered to care for children in their own homes. In fact, it is illegal to care for children in one's own home for money and not be registered with Ofsted. If you decide to work from home your premises will have to be suitable, safe and secure and you will need to provide appropriate furniture, toys and equipment for young children. If this means you would have to add safety equipment such as fencing or stairgates, or buy toys, you may be able to get a Quality Start grant.
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