helping a nanny (home childcarer) become Ofsted registered in order to gain childcare element tax credits

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Hi all,
I am a freelancer with jobs that come in at all hours sometimes at short notice (sorting childcare arrangements has always been more exertion than the work itself!), I already use a (non flexible) childminder for fixed days for which I get costs help with tax credits but am often having to pay other people/friends for childcare when jobs come in eves and weekend. I can't claim for any of this childcare as they are not registered professionals and finding a flexible Ofsted registered nanny to cover these times has been a mare!
But I have found someone, an old friend and an experienced nanny but not yet registered, who I am wanting to use as a flexible childminder for around 30 hours per month and I am wishing to claim for these hours so I will need to help her set this up registration as she hasn't done this before. Naturally i'm keen to help her get set up!

I have tried to look on the Ofsted website but it's all PDFs and a bit confusing..I am wondering if someone has done this and knows off their heads the full cost and how long it takes..
many thanks in advance if anyone can help! i've only just figured out the distinctions between all the childminding types. bit baffling to my tired mind!!
cheers!

To register with Ofsted she needs the basic training (which she probably already has), a current first aid certificate, insurance and a DBS check (which Ofsted will do). When she has the first aid and insurance sorted she needs to fill out the form and take it, photocopies of her certificates, and proof of identity to the post office. Once it's sent off it takes around 4-6 weeks, although it can be faster/slower.

The registration itself costs 103 a year. First aid training is anything from 75-130 depending on your area/offers at the time and needs to be done every 3 years. Nanny insurance is about 60 a year.

Nannies generally have to be employees, although in this case it sounds like she could be self-employed. Ring HMRC to check which one it is and make sure you/she registers and pays tax etc.

wow, outraged -all the info i need in a few paragraphs ..just what i wanted!

very much appreciated -
thanks a mill!