Anyone who looks after one or more children under the age of 8 years in England or under the age of 12 years in Wales, to whom they are not related, on domestic premises, for reward, and for a total of more than two hours in any day must register as a childminder.

You will need to register with Ofsted and to do this you must have a home-based childcare course approved by your local council that covers the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

You may have to do a basic skills test to show that you have the minimum standard of English and Maths needed to support the educational development of children in your care. You’ll also need to pass an assessment of your home and any equipment you will use.

Read our full guide on how to become a childminder.

Unlike studying at a regular college or institution, Open Study College has no term dates, so you can start studying your course at any time.

You will receive contact details for your tutor when you enrol, and you are free to contact them for any study-related questions at any time. We also have a student support team dedicated to helping students with all administrative matters.

No time at all. If you choose to study an online course you’ll get your log ins within 24 hours. If you choose a study pack, with standard delivery your course pack will be with you within 10 working days, or with express delivery just 3-5 working days.

The short answer, is yes! Our courses are designed for adults and many adults choose this way of learning so they can juggle their life commitments, whether that be looking after family or a job.

Our study packs contain all of your study materials in printed format which are posted out to you with an OSC pen, study guide, planner and notebook. If you’d prefer to study online you’ll receive access to our e-learning portal and your study materials will be housed electronically, which you can access on a computer, laptop or tablet.

Unlimited support from our expert tutors, a FREE XO Student Discounts membership, and a free CV review are just a handful of the many benefits we offer here at Open Study College. We also genuinely care about you and your future which is why we offer a range of recruitment support too, including free ‘how to become’ guides, an employability skills download and job hunting help. We want to help you achieve your goals in whichever way we can!

At least some basic form of training and experience is needed to become a nursery nurse. The more experience you have the better, as you will have more exposure to the setting and work involved in the role. It’s always a good idea to try and secure a work placement, but if you struggle you could also offer to work voluntarily to gain that invaluable experience to put on your CV.

The more experience you have working within a nursery setting, the more of a chance you’ll have when it comes to getting a job a nursery nurse.

Read our full guide on how to become a nursery nurse.

If you enrol on a CACHE qualification, you will receive access to the CACHE Alumni membership for two years. CACHE Alumni is a Professional Membership Network for those who work in the CACHE industries, providing valuable resources and advice for professional studying towards/with a CACHE qualification.