Childminding Training for Ofsted Registration 0-8 years

Are you planning to become a Childminder in your own home or in non-domestic premises?

This course covers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, the requirements to apply to join the Childcare Register, preparation for your Ofsted registration visit, and the knowledge and confidence to begin your Childminding journey. 

Already a Childminder caring for children under eight looking to build your confidence?

Whether you’re newly registered or have been childminding for a while, this course will strengthen your understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted’s requirements for the Childcare Register. This course will increase your confidence in meeting its requirements, and support you in providing high-quality early years care.

How this course works

To successfully complete this course, you will need to complete three Units:

• Unit 1: Attend a one-day course in our virtual classroom from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• Unit 2: Complete Riverside Training Company’s Safeguarding eLearning course.
• Unit 3: Complete a written assignment. Your work will be marked by your Assessor, who will provide feedback. If any part of the assessment does not yet meet the required standard, you will be supported and given the opportunity to revise and resubmit it.

Ofsted requires that:

Childminders demonstrate that you understand and can implement the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and meet the Childcare Register requirements

This course will show you how to:

• Implement the EYFS framework
• Observe, assess and plan for children’s learning and development
• Support children’s individual needs and progress.
• Understand Ofsted’s reporting requirements

Ofsted requires Safeguarding / Child Protection training that meets Ofsted’s requirements and enables you to recognise, understand and respond appropriately to concerns about a child’s welfare, including abuse and neglect.

This online unit will cover essential topics, including:

• legislation,
• online Safety,
• anti-radicalisation,
• Prevent Duty,
• Indicators of abuse and neglect,
• How to report concerns

Paediatric First Aid

Ofsted requires that you must hold a valid Paediatric First Aid, 12-hour qualification that meets Ofsted requirements.

Riverside Training Company offers an accredited Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Award. If you book either our Childminding Training: Understanding the Early Years Foundation Stage course or the Diploma in Home-Based Childcare, you will receive a £10 discount on the Paediatric First Aid course. Here is the link for our accredited L3 Paediatric First Aid training course.

Course Dates 2026

Sunday 4th October

Thursday 15th October

Friday 30th October

Sunday 8th November

Saturday 21st November

Sunday 6th December

Wednesday 16th December