{"id":14137,"date":"2023-07-18T10:40:34","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T10:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=14137"},"modified":"2023-08-25T11:28:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T11:28:44","slug":"after-applying","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/business\/childcare-providers\/becoming-a-childminder\/after-applying\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens After Applying to be a Childminder or a Nanny"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a rule, you should get your first aid and introductory training (from the local council) before you apply.<\/p>\n<p>But, you can provide a course date for your first aid training if it will be within eight (8) weeks of your application.<\/p>\n<p>So, what is going to happen once you have applied to be a childminder? Having submitted an application to Ofsted, they will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carry out background checks with the local authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Check the two references that you provided.<\/li>\n<li>Send your unique reference number (URN) by email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: You can <a href=\"\/rules\/business\/childcare-providers\/becoming-a-childminder\/registration\/\">apply to become a childminder<\/a> without having to wait until Ofsted complete your <a href=\"\/rules\/employment\/employing\/recruiting\/basic-dbs-check\/\">DBS checks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Ofsted Registration Visit for Childminders<\/h2>\n<p>After applying to Ofsted to be a childminder, they will send an inspector to visit you. The main purpose of a home inspection is to check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The identity and qualifications of the applicant (including a current and valid certification in first aid).<\/li>\n<li>The home and outside garden areas meet the safety requirements for children.<\/li>\n<li>The applicant is familiar with the requirements of the <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/parenting\/early-years-foundation-stage\/\">early years foundation stage (EYFS)<\/a>. They want to be sure you know how to put them into practice (based on your level and understanding of English language).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: If you will only look after children over five (5) years old you will not get an inspection visit. But, Ofsted produce a handbook explaining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/childminders-and-childcare-providers-register-with-ofsted\/the-registration-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to prepare for the registration visit<\/a> and what they will check.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>If Ofsted Approve Your Childminder Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your childminder application gets approved you will receive a certificate of registration. Having this certificate is a requirement for starting work as a childminder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Ofsted publish all unique reference numbers and <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/\">inspection reports<\/a> online. As a rule, they also publish the name and address of each registered childminder. You would need to ask them not to if you prefer to keep yours private.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>If Ofsted Refuse Your Childminder Application<\/h2>\n<p>Ofsted may turn down your application for <a href=\"\/rules\/business\/childcare-providers\/becoming-a-childminder\/\">becoming a childminder<\/a>. If so, they will send a letter to you called a &#8216;notice of intention&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The notice of intention will inform you why Ofsted turned down your application. Receiving this letter would also disqualify you from applying to be a childminder again in the future.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>How to Object a Decision<\/h2>\n<p>There is a set procedure to follow if Ofsted plans to take steps that will affect your registration. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/how-to-object-guidance-for-registered-childminders-and-childcare-providers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">object to Ofsted&#8217;s decision<\/a> if they send you a &#8216;notice of intention&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>You would need to make the objection within fourteen (14) days of the date stamped on the notice letter. After considering the objection, Ofsted would then notify you of whether:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The refusal of registration still stands.<\/li>\n<li>They will place restrictions on looking after children in a particular home.<\/li>\n<li>They will overturn the decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What happens if Ofsted decide not to change the decision (or you do not make an objection)? In this case, they would notify you of their final decision in a second letter called a &#8216;notice of decision&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The second letter would inform you of their decision to refuse childminder registration or the approval of a certain premises.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Appeal against Ofsted Final Decision<\/h2>\n<p>A registered, or a prospective child care provider, can appeal if Ofsted is planning to take steps that will affect a registration.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/how-to-appeal-guidance-for-those-registered-as-or-applying-to-be-a-childminder-or-a-childcare-provider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appeal against a final decision<\/a> to an independent tribunal. An appeal must take place within 28 days of the date that Ofsted sent the notice of decision to you.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-inner-block\">\n<h4>ALSO IN THIS SECTION<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/rules\/business\/childcare-providers\/becoming-a-childminder\/registration\/\">Childminder Registration<\/a> | Check how to register, the costs, and how long the process takes to complete.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/rules\/business\/childcare-providers\/becoming-a-childminder\/after-registering\/\">After Registration<\/a> | You must meet the registration standards while working as a childminder or a nanny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"updated-data\"><strong>After Applying to Become a Childminder or a Nanny<\/strong><br \/>\n<time datetime=\"2022-01-01\">Last Updated 2022<\/time>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a rule, you should get your first aid and introductory training (from the local council) before you apply. 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