Why choose a career in childcare?
There's never been a better time to work with children. Good quality education and care makes a real difference to their lives, and thousands more people are needed to work with children and young people.
It's a caring, challenging career where you'll play a key role, helping children develop their skills, increase in confidence and learn by example. You'd be a positive role model, inspiring young minds, and be respected for your contribution and responsibility.

For more information download the ‘Working with children’ information booklet.

Jobs in Childcare

Are you looking for a childcare job in Sunderland?

Click here to be taken to the Direct.gov website to search for available posts

Click here for more information on childcare careers and qualifications

Becoming a childminder

Childminding can be a rewarding and fulfilling career. There are a number of steps you will need to complete in order to become a childminder.

Step One
Download the ‘Childminding is it for you?’ booklet which provides further information.

Step Two
Book onto and attend a childminder briefing session. Click here to download the upcoming childminder briefing session dates. Please contact Julie Martin (0191 443 2859) or Andy McCoy (0191 443 2915) to book a place.

Step Three
Attend and complete the require training

Step Four
Register with Ofsted

Step Five
Advertise your childminding service with the Families Information Service.

Further Information
Please contact the Families Information Service if you have any further questions.

* Please note - For childminders registered after 01 April 2010 there will be no start up grant available.