The code of practice will focus on the differences between working in the childcarer's own home as a childminder and in a child's home as a home carer, as well as keeping children safe by minimising risks, preventing children from being exposed to hazards and supervising them properly. The scheme will be supported by a workbook that has been produced by the National Childminding Association (NCMA) to help home carers consider issues such as how to undertake a risk assessment of someone else's home.
However, any registered childminder in England wanting to join the national scheme, which is due to begin at the start of April, will have to seek approval from Ofsted before they can do so. Although they are registered already they will have to be interviewed again by an Ofsted inspector who will decide if they are suitable to join the scheme. They will also have had health checks.
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