The new Ofsted – the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills – came into being on 1 April 2007. It brings together the wide experience of four formerly separate inspectorates. It will inspect and regulate care for children and young people, and inspect education and training for learners of all ages.

"A childminder is someone who looks after other people’s children usually in the childminders own home. Childminders are self employed, and, most will provide you with childcare between the hours of 8am and 6pm. All childminders are registered with OfSTED and inspected on a regular basis."