265 – Preparing to Work as a Childminder

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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.

Upcoming Sessions

Date Time and Runtime Location
Wed 25 Feb10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 04 Mar10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 11 Mar10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 18 Mar10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 25 Mar10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 01 Apr10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 08 Apr10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 15 Apr10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 22 Apr10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 29 Apr10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 06 May10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 13 May10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub
Wed 20 May10:00 - 14:00 (4 hr)Shadsworth Family Hub

Course Details

  • Title:
    265 – Preparing to Work as a Childminder
  • Dates:
    From Wed 25 Feb 2026 to Tue 11 Aug 2026
  • Course Code:
    265
  • Number of Sessions:
    13
  • Course Category:
    Employability
  • Location:
    Shadsworth Family Hub, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn BB1 2HR