How to be an Ofsted registered Nanny?
Becoming an Ofsted registered nanny is becoming increasingly popular, with a growing number of parents requiring registered childcare in order to use their childcare vouchers.
If you are wondering what the benefits are for you, look no further.
- Ofsted registered nannies demonstrate their commitment to development.
- Nannies registered with Ofsted allow parents to receive childcare vouchers.
- Ofsted registered nannies are more employable, especially as there is an increasing need for nannies to be registered with Ofsted.
On the 1st July 2013 Ofsted made a number of changes on how nannies register with Ofsted. Please click here to find the latest guide Ofsted has made.
Step-by-step video guide on how to register with Ofsted
Babyem's unofficial guide on how to register on the Voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Current costs:
Parents who employ an Ofsted registered nanny can claim tax relief on their childcare costs. Ofsted registration currently costs £103 (as of September 1st 2012), which excludes the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as of July 1st 2013 (previously CRB checks).
The current annual cost of renewing the Ofsted Registration is £103.
DBS check
Nannies can complete the DBS check through Babyem (Ofsted also provide a DBS service). Scheduled appointments take place on the same weekend as courses in central London. Further details can be found HERE. Childcarers are now required to complete the DBS check before registering with Ofsted.
What courses do you need to become an Ofsted registered nanny?
To become an Ofsted registered nanny you will need to join the voluntary part of the childcare register, and have the following in place:
– Complete an Ofsted compliant Common Core Skills & Knowledge training course
– Nannies are required to complete a Ofsted compliant Paediatric First Aid qualification
Common Core Skills and Knowledge Training
The Babyem Common Core of Skills course is the recommended course for nannies wishing to register with Ofsted. The common core skills course is accredited at level 3 through Open College Network, providing nannies registering with Ofsted with a official qualification.
The course covers the 6 common core skills & knowledge areas including:
- Communicating with children, young people, their parents and carers
- Child and young person development
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child
- Supporting transitions
- Multi-agency working
- Sharing information
Babyem enable nannies looking to register with Ofsted to complete courses in two ways:
Option 1: OCN Common Core Skills & Knowledge course. Course costs £120 and certificate of attendance are provided on the day.
Option 2: OCN Common Core Skills & Knowledge course (home study course).
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Ofsted compliant Paediatric First Aid
The Babyem Paediatric First Course, covers all the necessary requirements for registration on the Ofsted Voluntary register. The course takes place on Sunday’s on a monthly basis in Central London. Courses cost: £85 and certificates are provided on the day.
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Public Liability Insurance
Should a nanny be held legally responsible for death or injury to a child or third party, or third party property damage, public liability insurance would cover the damages and legal costs payable, up to the limit of indemnity.
Babyem recommends and works in partnership with a number of companies. Recommended agencies included:
Pacey (formally NCMA) – provide insurance and a nanny membership scheme
Nanny Insure
Parental Choice
Guidelines on how to fill in the registration form
To register as a home childcarer you will need to fill in the CR1 form. You will need to have a Government Gateway account in order to register. You can view our short unofficial guide on how to register below:
More information regarding becoming a Ofsted registered nanny please contact:
Babyem Ltd – 0208 986 9008 or info@babyem.co.uk or www.babyem.co.uk
Ofsted: 0300 123 1231, or enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk or http://www.ofsted.gov.uk