I started doing last september, it is by no means easy and some of the modules are difficult when you work alone but there are ways around it, for example there are 3 childminders on our course so we get together with our mindees when there needs to be a group situation. However childminders are in a unique position in that we are our own bosses and managers of our settings so know our policies and procedures inside out and have excellent relations(usually!) with our parents and children which does make some of the modules easier for us to complete. I am lucky in that one of the preschools my mindees attend is very supportive and willing to help, so it helps to let others know what you're doing and why. Its definitely best to embark on this when things aren't too manic, however life happens, so you just have to work round it! Luckily we do not have exams on our course, and being able to network with practitioners from other settings on a weekly basis has been beneficial, so yes childminders can do it
