Parent Setting Profile & Qualifications

Parent Visibility for Childminder & Assistant Qualifications

KinderStart provides complete transparency and confidence for families by giving parents direct access to verified childminder credentials, statutory Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certifications, DBS checks, and assistant qualifications.

🛡️ Statutory Compliance (EYFS Section 3.44)

Under the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework (Section 3.44) and Care Inspectorate regulations in Scotland:

"Childminders should make PFA certificates, or a list of staff who have a current PFA certificate, available to parents and/or carers on request."

KinderStart automates this compliance digitally, giving parents 24/7 access to inspect verified practitioner credentials directly in the Parent App.

📱 Viewing Setting & Practitioner Profiles (Parent App)

1. Open the KinderStart Parent App.
2. Tap the Menu (top left) on your Parent Dashboard.
3. Select Setting & Qualifications.
4. You can now view:
   • Registered Setting Overview: Registration number (Ofsted / Care Inspectorate / CIW), address, contact information, and setting welcome bio.
   • Lead Childminder Profile: Verified Enhanced DBS check, active Paediatric First Aid status, safeguarding training, and early years diplomas (e.g. Level 3 Early Years Educator, Degree, QTS).
   • Assistants & Team: Qualifications, CPD certificates, and active first aid status for all assisting practitioners.
   • Certificate Viewer: Tap View Certificate on any qualification to preview the verified digital certificate.

🔒 Childminder Privacy & Visibility Controls

Childminders maintain control over what information is shared with parents:

1. In the Childminder App, navigate to Settings → Business Profile.
2. Scroll to the Parent Visibility & Qualifications section.
3. Use the toggles to configure your preferences:
   • Share Qualifications: Display Early Years educator qualifications and diplomas.
   • Share Paediatric First Aid (PFA): Surface active PFA certificates (statutory best practice).
   • Share Assistant Profiles: Display registered assistants and their qualifications.
   • Allow Viewing Certificate Documents: Allow parents to view uploaded PDF/image certificate scans.
4. Tap Save Changes.