There are many reasons to register with Ofsted if you are a working as a nanny or a childminder. Not only does it increase your professional status, it also allows parents to use ‘Tax-free childcare’ to pay for your services. This is only available to childcare professionals who are registered on the Ofsted Childcare register (OCR).
The Tax-free Childcare scheme allow working parents to receive a 25% boost to their childcare spend, up to a maximum of £2000. For every £8 they spend, the government will contribute £2, and therefore, quite often parents will seek out Ofsted registered nannies and childminders to benefit from this.
To join the voluntary part of the childcare register, you need:
• Paediatric first aid training
• Appropriate childcare training
• An enhanced DBS check
The London School of Childcare Studies offers all three as a package, saving you money compared to buying each separately.
This package includes paediatric first aid, common core skills and knowledge and a DBS check.
To book a package, choose a suitable date for the first aid training, and select the correct package option when registering.
After you have completed our package and bought the necessary Public Liability insurance (see below), you can apply to the voluntary part of the Ofsted childcare register via the government website.
The cost of registration is currently £103, and some parents may be willing to pay this on your behalf due to the financial savings they will receive by working with an Ofsted registered childcare professional. Ofsted aim to complete your application within 12 weeks.
This provides essential cover for childcare professional in the event of something happening to the child whilst under their care that they could be held responsible for.
We are unable to provide this cover for you. However, companies such as Morton Michel offer specific cover for Childcare professionals. Please note this will be an additional charge based on your requirements with the provider.
By purchasing the package, you get paediatric first aid training (you choose whether you want 6 hour or 12 hour), the common core skills and knowledge childcare training, and an enhanced DBS check.
If purchased individually this would cost £259 with the 6 hour first aid training and £279 with the 12 hour training.
By booking the package you get £20 off, so £239 and £259 respectively.
Individual prices
Normal price with First Aid 6 hours: £259
Package price: £239
Normal price with First Aid 12 hours: £279
Package price: £259
Choose a date that is most suitable for you, click register, and then choose the relevant ofsted package under the ticket options on the next page.
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