Become a tutor
Although the process for becoming a childminding tutor will
differ in each area – and may depend on your previous experience –
here are some steps to think about:
Taking training courses
You need to be qualified to at least level 3 before you can
become a tutor, so this is the first step.
During your training sessions, volunteer to speak out and do
presentations on topics you feel comfortable with. You will also
need to show evidence of, and a commitment to, your own continuing
professional development.
If you are part of a childminding network, you could volunteer
to lead training sessions on specialist areas that you know about,
for example, sign language, messy play or craft
activities.
Talking to a tutor
Most tutors will be willing to share what they know. Talk to a
tutor and ask what’s involved in becoming a tutor in your area. Ask
if you can shadow them while they are delivering a training session
and then, when you are more confident, you could lead part of a
session, followed by a whole session with your tutor mentor
observing.
Taking an adult teaching qualification
In some areas holding an adult teaching qualification might be
an essential requirement for becoming a tutor. In other areas it
may be necessary to have a commitment to achieving this
qualification within a year of starting tutoring. For more
information about appropriate courses visit http://www.cityandguilds.com/.
Registering with your local early years team
Your local early years team or childminding development team
will probably hold a list or pool of tutors that they can call on
to deliver training. Express your interest in becoming a tutor and
ask them what you’ll need to do next – most will expect you to
attend an interview. NCMA also employs tutors directly. Talk to
your local NCMA
office for more information.