Pre-registration Application Pack
This pack is for those looking to become a childminder within the London Borough of Redbridge. Before
completing the application form please ensure you read all of the guidance provided on the FiND Family
Services Directory at http://find.redbridge.gov.uk/kb5/redbridge/fsd/marco.action?marcochannel=3977
Contents of the pack
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Page 3
Page 4
Guidance on the requirements of the Passport to Childcare training programme
Pre-registration Application Form
Document Checklist
Sending your application
Once you have read through the guidance and completed your application form please return the following
to us:
1. ‘Pre-registration Application Form’ (Page 3)
2. ‘Document Checklist’ (Page 4)
3. A copy of your Proof of Identity
4. A copy of your Proof of National Insurance Number
5. A copy of your Proof of Address
6. A copy of your Proof of qualifications
You will need to return the above forms and documents to us using one of the following methods:
Scan and email to…
[email protected]
Post to…
Early Years Training, C/o Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, London, E18 2RB
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Guidance on the requirements
Here is a reminder of the requirements of becoming a childminder in Redbridge. If you have any queries
relating to this application please contact the Early Years Training on 020 8708 8930 or email
[email protected].
Essential criteria
Please ensure that you meet all of the following prior to completing the application form enclosed.
You must:
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have the right to work in the UK;
hold a valid National Insurance number
have an email account and be able to access the internet on a regular basis
hold a UK Level 2 qualification/certificate in Mathematics and English. The following will be accepted
as proof of your qualification in Level 2 in English and Math. All of the following must have been
obtained within the UK:
 GCSE or A Level (grade A*- C)
 O-Level (grade A - C)
 Any Degree, Masters or Doctorate
 PGCE
 Level 2 NVQ/Diploma or above
or for overseas qualifications
 Have a comparison statement from NARIC - http://www.ecctis.co.uk/naric indicating what your
overseas qualifications equates to in the UK and whether it meets the required Level 2 in
Mathematics and English
If you have proof of the above please proceed to the ‘Document Checklist’ on page 4 and attach the
information as requested on the checklist.
You will need to send us copies of certain documents to prove that you meet the criteria shown above.
Information on what you need to send is shown on the ‘Document checklist’ provided on page 4 of this pack.
Additional considerations
In addition to the above, you will need to consider the following:
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If you, or anyone living or regularly visiting your home have any reason why they would be
considered unsuitable to be around children, please seek further advice from Ofsted before
proceeding. Prior to applying to register as a childminder you will need to have a DBS Check carried
out on each person over 16 years of age that lives or visits your home - there is a cost for each DBS
check you will require
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If you live in rented accommodation you can still proceed with becoming a childminder however you
will be asked by Ofsted for the landlord’s permission to work on the premises prior to your
registration being approved. We strongly recommend that you obtain written permission from your
landlord before proceeding with this application and incurring costs. Without this permission you will
be unable to work as a childminder on the premises
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Pre-registration Application Pack
Pre-registration Application Form
Your name and contact details
Full name
Provide the name you use on all official documents
Preferred name
Provide the name you prefer, or that you use from day to day
Landline
Mobile
Email address
Gender
Female
Male
National Insurance
Your address of residence (where you live full time)
Address
Postcode
Your childminding address (where you plan to childmind from)
Address
Postcode
If your residential and childminding address is different, please tick the most relevant statement:
I will be minding from the address of someone who is already a registered childminder
I will be minding from the address of someone who will be registering as a childminder
I will be minding from the address of a friend/family member
I will be minding from an address that no-one lives in and will be used only for childminding
Other (please state)
Please list any previous Redbridge based addresses for the last 3 years…
Have you worked as a childminder previously? Please give details…
Please list any previous/current childcare or school employment in Redbridge in the last 3 years…
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Pre-registration Application Pack
Document Checklist
Please provide the following in case your documents are separated on their return to us:
Full name
Postcode
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please DO NOT provide us with any original documentation – we will only accept photocopies or scanned copies of the
documents below. We will not be able to return any of the documents you attach so if you only have one copy we
would recommend that you make a further copy before sending to us.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Please provide a copy of photographic evidence of your identity and attach a copy to your application
Passport
UK Driving Licence (Photo card only)
Valid photo identity card (EU countries only)
Valid foreign national ID card issued by the UK Borders Agency
HM Forces ID Card (UK)
PROOF OF NI NUMBER
Please provide one of the following and attach a copy to your application
Copy of National Insurance Card
Payslip
Copy of P45 or P60
PROOF OF ADDRESS
You must provide proof of your home address regardless of where you plan to mind from:
Please provide one of the following and attach a copy to your application
Utility bill from the last 3 months
Council tax bill for the current financial year
PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS
Attach copies of your certificates of Qualifications
I attach a copy of my Certificates of Qualifications
I attach a copy of the qualification certificate showing that I hold Level 2 in English and Maths
I attach a copy of my Qualification Comparison Certificate from NARIC
IF YOU LIVE IN RENTED ACCOMODATION
There is no need to send us any documents however we ask that you confirm you are aware of the following:
I am aware that I must obtain written permission from my landlord to mind from the premises. I have been advised by the
London Borough of Redbridge to obtain this prior to proceeding with this Childminding Pre-registration Process
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