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Paid childcare

Discuss everything related to paid childcare here, including childminders, nannies, nurseries and au pairs.

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Doctor - Becoming a childminder

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Lola10 · 29/06/2011 11:22

I had to make an appointment for a check up (or whatever it is) to become a childminder, and I asked how much - £80.00.

My question is What do they do at this appointment, that cost so much? And is it a low or high price for that type of a visit?

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KatyMac · 29/06/2011 11:26

I didn't have an appointment just a form to fill in - I have paid between £10 & £120 for the form to be filled in

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Lola10 · 29/06/2011 11:32

So he didn't examine you, to check if you are fit for purpose?

Nice £80 for a bit of ink on the form that I have to bring with me.

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KatyMac · 29/06/2011 11:35

Gosh no

Umm maybe 3 of my childminders have gone on to see an OFSTED Occupational expert but that cost is borne by OFSTED

nannynick · 29/06/2011 13:37

It's just paperwork. It takes a doctor time to complete the form, they look up your records, they may need to consult with a previous doctor if something on your record isn't clear. It's time... it's not covered by the NHS so it's chargeable.

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