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Looking after a friend's child

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jodie84 · 21/11/2007 22:26

A mate of mine is going back to work and I'm going to look after her son. Someone at my daughter's school told me I have to register with the council even if it's a firends child. Is this true??

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nannynick · 21/11/2007 22:48

Yes, if you care for the child at your home for 2 hours+ a day, then you need to register.

Childcare Act 2006

If you care for the child, at the child's home, then you would be a nanny and currently you don't have to register (though a voluntary registration scheme does exist, so parents can use childcare vouchers/tax credits, by having a Registered Nanny/Home Childcarer)

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jodie84 · 21/11/2007 22:48

That seems ridiculous since I'm not running a business just helping a friend!

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bonkerz · 21/11/2007 22:39

if the child is being cared for in your home for more than 2 hours a day then you have to be registered as a childminder.

seekingsanity · 21/11/2007 22:37

Hi Jodie,
My understanding is you can watch anyone's child in their own home for payment cos that's babysitting. To watch someone's child in your own home you have to be either a registered childminder or a relative. I assume you are being paid? So yeah if you are going to be in your own home shes right except its the care commision you register with not the council - sorry

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