Hi lady s .just thought id drop a few lines . Contacted my local childcare committee 2 weeks ago spoke to the childminding advisory officer she was lovley and has been nothing but helpful to me. So just to say to you all dont be afraid (i too was put off by horror stories). They are not all like that I am now doing a Quality Awareness Programme for Childminders one night a week its very informative .. anyway just thought Id post this just to let people know its not as hard as it seems ..