Mr. Toby Wolfe:

The plan proposes the preregistration training requirement will be a very limited foundation training, and after that foundation training, childminders will be able to register to Tusla, There will then be a post-registration quality development programme they will be able to complete over a number of years. That approach is specifically designed to support childminders who may have had no engagement whatsoever and no experience of training. The first hurdle they have to jump is a very low one and they will be supported in doing that. The detail of the foundation training is still to be developed in consultation with childminders and childminding organisations.

It will be delivered in formats that suit childminders and they will be supported to achieve it. The aim is to bring those childminders who have no previous experience of engagement with the State along with us on the journey.