265 – Preparing to Work as a Childminder

Are you thinking about becoming a childminder or working with young children? This course provides the essential knowledge and skills to help you take that first step towards a rewarding career in childcare.

Across the programme, you’ll complete key introductory qualifications, including:

  • Level 1 Safeguarding
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Level 1 Food Safety
  • Level 1 Caring for Children

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation for working with children and can progress to further study or begin your journey as a registered childminder.

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Upcoming Sessions

Date Time and Runtime Location
Wed 05 Nov10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 12 Nov10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 19 Nov10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 26 Nov10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 03 Dec10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 10 Dec10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 17 Dec10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 07 Jan10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 14 Jan10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 21 Jan10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 28 Jan10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 04 Feb10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 11 Feb10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub

Course Details

  • Title:
    265 – Preparing to Work as a Childminder
  • Dates:
    From Wed 05 Nov 2025 to Wed 11 Feb 2026
  • Course Code:
    265
  • Number of Sessions:
    13
  • Course Category:
    Employability
  • Location:
    Shadsworth Family Hub, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn BB1 2HR