What do I need to do to legally care for a child mornings only for one term?

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Someone I know through church has a childcare dilemma from September.

ATM her MIL has her DD, but MIL will return to her native country in Sept, at the same time as her DD starts school, but for the first term will be afternoons only. This coincides with the end of my employment and whilst I hope to find a new job, I was considering taking a bit of time off.

My own DC are in Junior School and whilst I don't really want to become a full-time childminder (far too much like hard work!!) I did think half days for a term, would give me a little income and something to do while I think about what to do next, at the same time as helping the friend. Do I need to register to do this legally though?

I don't know all the ins and outs but from a legal point of view there might be fewer issues if you were able to look after the child at your friend's house rather than your own. So you would be classed more as a nanny than a childminder.

Do I need to register to do this legally though?

Yes, because you are being paid.

Will anyone find out if you don't register? Almost certainly not if you keep it quiet.

Where you care for the child will make a difference regarding registration requirements, as will how payment is made (Childcare Vouchers can only be used for registered care, for example).

I would suggest that you consider removing the Money aspect.
The Childcare (Exemptions from Registration)(Amendment) Order 2010 - well worth a read