Ofsted madical checks

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Would a history of work related stress prevent ofsted registration to become a childminder.

I hope becoming a childminder is in my future when we get a bigger place to live. However my current work situation is really getting to me. I dont want to go to the doctor or push to see the OH at work if it will go on my record and prevent me from childminding.

My current role is not related to childcare in the least.

not necessarily

I had periods of work related stress, took various anti-Ds for it, had children and subsequent PND, took anti-D's for it each time then moved into registering as a CM 5 years ago, the registration process was not affected by the mental health issues

I had to fill in a form, as all prospective Cms have to, and declared all I could remember, then paid around £25 for GP to countersign

I had a depressive period 10 years ago and worked very hard to get over it (anti-d's and a brief period of therapy). I have been in control of it ever since,without anti - d's. I am careful to spot the signs of a downward spiral and take whatever steps I need to to try and get out of it. However, this work situation could certainly cause a relapse and I am worried if I see anyone about it it may affect my chances at registration. That is the last thing I want as the thought of going into a carrer that I will eventually enjoy and be worthwhile is what is keeping me "sane".

Also I am currently seeing my GP because I am having irregularities with my cycle. I have my suspicions that these problems may well be stress related. Would that be classed as a "mental health" issue?

Dont get me wrong, I am not ashamed (now I am older and wiser anyway) that I have suffered with depression. I am also not ashamed that I am affected by what is going on at work. I am proud that I have kept my depressive tendancies at bay for so long. It has taken significant personal change and effort to do so. Depression was a turning point in my life and without having been though that I would not be the person I am.

I KNOW how hard childminding can be and I am not looking at it as an easy option. I am generally quite a strong person these days. It is a very specific set of circumstances at work that are getting to me and the rest of my team are showing signs of the stress as well. But an ofsted inspector wont have the chance to see what is going on in my office and I fear that it will be taken as a sign of weakness.