APPLICATION FOR CHILDMINDER INDUCTION PROGRAMME
NAME
ADDRESS
EMAIL
TEL NO
Please answer the following questions as fully as possible
(You may use a separate sheet)
Sustainability
All childminders are expected to ensure they operate a viable business
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Give a breakdown of the initial start up costs to set up your childminding business
e.g. safety / nursery equipment and resources
What do you believe the likely demand for your childminding service will be?
 State how you know
What other childcare facilities are there in your area?
 What impacts could these have on your business
What type of childminding service will you offer and what will be your selling
points?
 How will you market and promote your business?
Children’s Welfare
Childminders have sole responsibility for other people’s children
Q5
Q6
What do you think are the most important factors to consider in this situation?
What previous experience do you have caring for young children?
Conditions
Please sign below ensuring that you can comply with the following conditions before
applying for a place on the Childminder Induction Programme. Do not submit the
evidence yet.
Please tick 
I am able to prove I am a UK citizen or are eligible to work in the UK
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I will provide written permission from my Landlord / Housing Association/

Mortgage provider to run a business from home
All members of my household over 16 are willing to undertake an Enhanced
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CRB disclosure
I will provide evidence from my GP regarding my physical and mental fitness
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to care for children
I will provide two referees who are not related to me
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I confirm I will comply with the conditions above
Signature:
Print Name:
Please submit this application form and answers by 4.00pm on 18th December 2015 to Early Help 0-5,
Priory Green Office, Whitburn Close, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NJ or you can email your
application and answers to [email protected] you will then be invited to attend the
childminder briefing session.