Community childminding scheme

A community childminder must be registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) (opens new window).

You will offer an additional service to that of a childminder. It involves being part of the community childminding scheme funded by Swansea Social Services for children under 8 years of age. Community childcare is part of the wider family support services offered by Social Services which work to support families experiencing serious stress and/or potential breakdown.

A community childminder is able to care of the most vulnerable children including children with disabilities, behavioural difficulties and children on the child protection register. The service also supports families of those children at risk of being accommodated due to family breakdown, disability or illness. Childminders may be expected to offer support, advice and guidance to parents to encourage the development of their parenting skills.

For more information on community childminding please contact the Family Information Service (FIS).