Start an agency

Thinking of starting up a childcare agency?

Below are some points you might want to consider:

Business Support Services, part of the REC's Academy for Business, is the UK's first ever industry-specific enterprise support service. www.rec.uk.com/a4b.
All Childcare Agencies are governed by the Conduct of Employment Agencies Act Regulations.
Guidance on tax regulations, applicable if the child-carer is approved, can be found on the National Childminding Association website.
You should be aware of countries from which you can and cannot recruit and which restrictions (if any) exist from the Home Office.
Visa information can be obtained here.
You should be aware of the Workers Registration Scheme.