Childminding

[Orkneymorgan]

Hi there, I am currently on maternity leave earning the basic maternity allowance from the government which means I do not have to return to my job if I choose not to. I have decided to register as a child mind instead but do not plan to start taking on any children until after my maternity leave stops in September. My question is.. Am I able to start the registration process for becoming a child minder while still getting the maternity leave money or will this mean it stops. Again, I do not plan to start working or earning until after my maternity leave finishes I just want to get registered so that the registration is thorough in time.

Any advise would be great thanks!
Thanks :)

[IHeartTyrion]

Yes, you can. However, there is no way you'll be registered by September.

[HSMMaCM]

Yea you can, but as PP said, it can take months (and months ).

[strongswans]

Agree with iheart, fine to start the registration process, but you won't be registered by September.