Becoming self employed as a Childminder
Find out what needs to be done if you start working for yourself or would like to become a childminder
HMRC also offers information to support:
New flexibilities for childminders
DfE is working with Ofsted and childminder agencies and LAs to support implementation of the new flexibilities for childminders. One of them is a new category of childminder who will work entirely from non-domestic premises. Please view the New Flexibilities for Childminders webinar slides and Childminder and Childminder without domestic premises - Pre-registration briefing for more details.
Is there a need for childminders in my area?
You will need to conduct market research to determine if there is a need for childminders in your area. Bolton Families Information Service or Bolton Start Well Service will be able to support you in establishing if there is a demand for childminders in your area.
Contact:
Bolton Families Information Service - Families@bolton.gov.uk, 01204 332170
Carley Stringer, Start Well Development Officer - Carley.Stringer@bolton.gov.uk
Elaine Gilroy, Start Well Development Officer - Elaine.Gilroy@bolton.gov.uk
My Life in Bolton has details of registered childminders in Bolton, however, please be aware that this will only show providers who have given permission for their details to be public.
