Looking after older kids, can I do this

[userhjf67]

I work in a private school as a T/A and run wrap around care, a couple of families have approached me regarding looking after there children in the school holidays

This would be older kids 8/9 years old and would most be in my home and out on day trips

How can I do this legally and properly? Can I just register with ofstead seeing as it's just older kids or would I need to complete the full child minding course? (Which appears to take about 6/9 months in our area)

If the children are all aged over 8, then there is no requirement to register under English childcare law.

I would care for the children at their home, not your home. Then you are nanny and do not fall under regulations at all, even if a child was not quite aged 8.

Ok thank you, I wasn't sure if I should be ofstead registered as I'm receiving payment

Not sure it would be allowed ? Have you checked with your school ?
May be a child protection issue, not sure it would be allowed

If you do it in their home, no problem at all. In your home; you're not allowed to unless a registered childminder.

You don't need to register with ofsted for over 8s...parents can't use any of the financial help though. You need to register to pay tax on your income ...also consider you won't have insurance....including house or car insurance unless you register as a business....and 8f a child gets hurt or hurts others say falling onto them at a park you won't have any insurance so could be sued.