What do I need for childminding?

What equipment will I need? It really depends on what age of children you will be caring for but if you plan to care for all ages you will need a variety of equipment, however not all is required, it depends on how you can protect the children and prove to Ofsted whether you need a fireguard or stairgate etc. but for the sake of a list here goes: stairgates, buggy or pushchair, fireguard, car seats, booster seats, changing mat, high chair, child size knives, forks, spoons, cups, beakers etc. Maybe a Buggy Board if you have a toddler and baby or double/triple pushchair. These things can be gathered over time and you don't need to go out and buy them straight away!