The childminder must submit to checks which will prove they are fit to carefor a child.
* Have character references, health checks and criminal records checks.
* Have completed the local authority pre-registration course.
* Ensure everyone else over 16 years in your house has been police checked.
2 Organisation
The childminder must stay within approved child:adult ratios and organise space and resources to meet the child's needs.
* Have a good range of equipment and resources that meet the needs of the children at all their various ages.
* Have an understanding of why there is a child:adult ratio.
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