Working with children is both a privilege and a professional responsibility and is something that needs to be entered into with very careful consideration and preparation

In England, there are 2 childcare registers:

• the Early Years Register covers the care for young children from birth to age 5 (until 31 August following the child’s fifth birthday) for more than 2 hours per day in respect of a particular child (that is not exempt from compulsory registration)

• the General Childcare Register (also known as the later years register) covers the care of children from 1 September following the child’s fifth birthday. This is split into 2 parts:

  • Part A of the General Childcare Register (the compulsory part) covers the care of children aged 5 to 7 for more than 2 hours per day in respect of a particular child (that is not exempt from compulsory registration)

  • Part B of the General Childcare Register (the voluntary part) is for providers who are exempt from compulsory registration - for example, childminders who care for children aged 8 and over, nannies, and activity-based providers (those providing activities from a specified list of activities such as sports, dance and drama clubs)

CMAs register childminders and providers of ‘childcare on domestic premises’ who meet the legal requirements for registration on the Early Years Register and/or Part A of the General Childcare Register.

CMAs must provide their registered providers with annual quality assurance visits, practice support and continuous professional development (CPD).

CMAs also have a statutory responsibility in terms of deciding whether a provider that is registered with it remains suitable for registration.

After your application you will be contacted by the course tutor Sally Squires who will discuss your interest in the programme and take you through to enrolment.

The course is 6 weeks in duration and is held both in person and through online learning platforms to ensure ease of access regardless of your personal and professional commitments.