Becoming A Childminder Training

This training session is brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Team for the attention of any resident of Slough who is interested in becoming a Childminder and would like further information and guidance on developing a rewarding career caring for children. 

Becoming a Childminder Information Session

A career in home-based care and becoming a Childminder can be very rewarding, whatever your background or age. There will always be demand for good quality home-based care to support early education of young children.

A career in early years could be for you if you love being around children and are committed to give them the best possible start in life, and you want to be your own boss.

Why not join us on your journey to developing a fulfilling career, caring, and meeting the needs of children with opportunities to gain professional qualifications.

** in addition you will need to attended one of our Information Sessions before attending the training

This training is free and will take place over 7 sessions - you must attend all 7 sessions. Please note that there are limited spaces. 

There is an optional 8th session at the end of the course

The time for each training session will be 09.30am – 12.00pm

Dates:

  • Session 1            Tuesday 13th May 2025
  • Session 2            Tuesday 20th May 2025

Half term week break

  • Session 3- Tuesday 3rd   June 2025
  • Session 4- Tuesday 10th June 2025
  • Session 5- Tuesday 17th June 2025
  • Session 6- Tuesday 24th June 2025
  • Session 7 -Tuesday 1st   July  2025
  • Session 8- Tuesday 8th   July  2025 (optional)

Venue: Chalvey Grove Children’s Centre, Chalvey Grove Slough SL2 2TE

Please note there is no childcare provided during the sessions for those attending and we cannot accept attendees bringing children to the sessions

For any queries please e-mail: earlyyears@slough.gov.uk. Non attendance will be charged at £50

Find out more about childminding here: Childminding – Slough Borough Council