Working in early years and childcare
We offer business support to childcare providers and recruitment advice to those wishing to work in childcare, play and early education.
Our aim is to make sure that a diverse, capable workforce is developed across the childcare sector.
You can contact us using the details on this page if you have any queries.
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Work opportunities in the childcare sector
You can download our vacancy bulletin which has details of vacancies in the childcare sector.
Becoming a childminder
If you would like to work family-friendly hours with children in your own home you may have thought about becoming a childminder.
You can request a copy of our free booklet of pre-registration information for prospective childminders by emailing earlyyears@southglos.gov.uk.
This has all the information to help you decide if childminding is for you. It has details of introductory training and shows you how to register with Ofsted, the regulator of childcare and education providers.
Introductory childminding course
This pre-registration course consists of online modules and resources, which are in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) childminding requirements. It will support you in registering as a childminder.
The 5 modules are:
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Supporting children and families
- Learning and development
- Business and registration
- Childminding without domestic premises
If you are interested in childminding or the course, contact the early years team on earlyyears@southglos.gov.uk or 01454 863355.
Educational resources
Our online resource centre has a huge range of free resources for early years settings, childminders and schools in South Gloucestershire.
A library of e-learning courses is available to browse such as, bilingualism, creating patterns in play, infection control and sand and water play.
Contact earlyyears@southglos.gov.uk to request access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
We will email you a unique username and password so that you can access the VLE securely.
We will send you an agreement form that must be signed by the manager of your setting and returned to us before you can use the VLE.
Once logged in you can find guidance on making the most of the VLE under the courses button.