If you have ceased work to have a kidlet and you intend to return, you are deemed to be meeting the criteria for 12 months from the date you ceased work. If I read that right, you are still meeting it cis you intend to work again. Thus would be replaced by looking for work qualification if you are still looking when you hit the 12 month mark

ETA. Self employment leave us for short periods of time. Like rec leave from employment