Working with children

As a childminder you would work in your own home and look after other people’s children, a home child carer would work in the child’s home.

Some of your duties will include making sure the children are clean, warm, fed and watered, stimulated and happy. You will have to follow the early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You may also have to transport a child to and from school commonly known as a drop off or pick up. Childminders and home child carers are self-employed and can negotiate their hours and how much they charge with the parents.

The Childcare Advice and Support Team at Luton Borough Council will be there to help you along the way and once you are fully set up and registered with Ofsted.

 

To enrol on the training courses to become a childminder you will need a working use of the English language and be 18 years or older.
If you are interested in becoming a childminder or home child carer in Luton please contact the Family Information Service for an information pack about course dates and requirements.

Help with your tax return

HMRC has created some helpful advice pages for all childminders about completing their annual tax return. It includes useful information about what can be included, record keeping, how to register and the time limits which apply. You can dip in and out at your leisure and just chose the sections you want to read. Visit the HMRC website for a tax tutorial for childminders.