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IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece · 06/09/2012 11:27

I appreciate there are a ton of threads on this...but whats another :o

I've got my
*Insurance
*First Aid course certificate
*Level 2 certificate

Two things...do I need anything else?

And...which form do I fill in! Am seriously confused!!

HELP! And TIA :o

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MrAnchovy · 06/09/2012 14:09

Check the guidance here if you haven't already - note that Ofsted call a nanny a "home childcarer". You can apply online starting here - you will have to register for a Government Gateway account if you haven't got one which means waiting a few days for them to send you a password in the post. If you don't want to wait you should be able to download the CR1 form here but Ofsted changed the system on 1 September and haven't published the new form yet Hmm

IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece · 08/09/2012 13:08

Thank you! I'm waiting for my 1sr aid certificate to be here....should be here several days ago any day now Hmm

Do I need it in my hand before I start the process?

Thanks again!

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nannynick · 08/09/2012 13:32

Don't think you do. Ofsted's procedures change quite often though and they have recently had changes to things but haven't yet published new guidance, so I would suggest you try registering online and seeing what the online system says. Online Ofsted - uses GovGateway login.

IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece · 09/09/2012 01:05

Have submitted the application form finally !

I searched my old username and "Nanny OFSTED" and it seems I've started 7 threads asking about registering over 3 years :o

But it's actually on it's way now!

Any idea how long it takes for the next stage? (And payment etc?)

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nannynick · 09/09/2012 08:47

Depends how long the CRB check takes - could be a couple of weeks to several months. I'd guess at 3 weeks assuming you have lived in the same place for past five years.

IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece · 09/09/2012 13:30

Nope, moved 7 weeks ago (Although hd lived at previous address 13y)

Bugger, was hoping for a relatively quick turn around!

Thanks Nick!

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