Becoming a Nanny

Step 1: Before applying to Ofsted for registration three certificates, need to be at hand which Ofsted will require proof of the following: 

1. A paediatric first aid training certificate
2. A certificate in ‘Childcare Introductory course or a common core case
3. A DBS check through the Ofsted website

Step 2: Once the nanny holds all three of the above certificates they can apply to Ofsted they will need to prove all three in order to pay the registration fees, they will also need to send an application for a health check from their GP.

Step 3: Once all documents have been sent off to Ofsted they will review the information and send the certificate, which takes approximately 3 months