(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Childcare (Exemptions from Registration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/979). The effect of this Order is to introduce a further category of early years and later years childminding that is exempt from registration under the Childcare Act 2006 (2006 c.21) (“the Act”), namely childminding for the child or children of a friend where this is not provided in return for a payment of money or money’s worth. “Early years childminding” and “later years childminding” are defined at section 96 paragraphs (4) and (8) of the Act respectively and the registration requirement for early years and later years childminders are found at sections 33(1) and 53(1) of the Act respectively. A full regulatory impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business and the voluntary sector is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside the instrument on the OPSI website.