my first pre-reg meeting 22nd nov

[emmaalex]

Hi, i go for my pre-reg meeting on 22nd nov and i was wondering if anyone could help me.

does anyone have any advice on what happens at these meetings and what should i expect, its on for 3 hours and i was wondering what we did while we were there?

thanks for your help. Emma

[sutherland]

Hi Emma, Ive just done my pre-reg in Bedford. It was over 2 * 3 hr sessions.

In session 1 we covered, The benefits of being a CM, Who needs to register and why, Legal Obligation, Numbers of children allowed, The voluntary childcare register, Costs, demands and challenges of being a CM, about running a business, Family & neighbours, details about compulsory training and the EYFS then we went through the National Standards and was given alot of leaflets and brouchers to take home and go through.
In sesion 2 we went through the national standards in more detail and sample policies, we were given the OFSTED forms and Health form for doctor and went through how these should be completed and also how to complete the CRB form when it comes. Then went through the resgistration process and visit and ended with more paperwork to take home.....

All very interesting, might be worth taking a pen and paper to scribble down any notes......it was very relaxed and informal.

HTH Michelle

[littlesprogs]

hi,
my pre-reg meeting lasted for 3 hours, basically they'll go through the registration process and the standards. What will be required from you as a childminder.
Its basicall a chance for them to explain everything for you and for you to ask any questions that you might have.
I also got my application forms at my meeting but i know some people on the forum didnt get theres at their meetings.

hope it goes well

Louise x

[raggydolls]

wow my pre reg was for 6 weeks at 2.5 hours per session per week