Childminding Business Basics (Fife)

Turn your passion for Childcare into a thriving childminding business!

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own childminding business? If so, this course is your perfect starting point! Join our friendly tutor as they guide you through the exciting journey of becoming a childminder, helping you decide if it's the right path for you.

In this practical course, you’ll discover:

  • Viability Assessment: Evaluate whether childminding aligns with your skills and goals, setting you on the path to success.
  • Resource Mastery: Learn how to effectively navigate and use online resources to maximize your business potential.
  • Registration Insights: Understand the step-by-step process to register as a childminder, along with the essential legalities you need to know.
  • Financial Fundamentals: Get acquainted with the financial aspects of running a childminding business and learn what to consider for your financial health.
  • Practical Administration Skills: Engage in hands-on activities that enhance your administrative and numerical skills, essential for running your business smoothly.
  • Daily Learning Activities: Gain valuable insights into daily number skills activities that you can incorporate into your childcare routine, fostering your children's everyday learning.

Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your childcare passion into a rewarding career. Join us and embark on your journey toward becoming a successful childminder!

Our next 6 week online course is on Wednesdays 10:00-12:00 from 15/01/25 until 29/01/25 and then 12/02/25 until 26/02/25. (Please note that there will be no session on 22/01/25 and the session that week will run on 23/01/25.)

If you would like further information please contact [email protected]

All learners who live, work or volunteer in Fife, are aged over 19 years old, and do NOT have a qualification in maths at Nat 5 or equivalent are eligible for this course. 

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Apply below to join our waiting list. Please note the deadline for applications is 14/01/25.

Personal details
Do you have caring responsibilities?
Gender
Employment status
If you have disability, a learning difficulty, a health issue or other support needs, we will do our best to provide specialist staff and resources to help you succeed on your course.
Course questions
Do you work/live/volunteer in Fife?
What is your highest maths qualification?
How do you feel about your current number skills?