Last Updated - November 7, 2024
Ofsted registered childminder with 20 years experience, and daughter Leanne as an Assistant, who has passed her level 3 in childcare. Safe, enclosed garden, good size playroom, outings to the zoo, belong to Forest school association with level 1 in forest school, Occombe Farm and Dinosaur World. Activities include painting, cooking, trips to the beach and playgrounds. Childminder creates a photo diary of the activities the children do for parents. Based in the Windmill/Dolphin area of Paignton. I have adopted a red panda at paignton zoo for children to learn and visit.
Qualifications and training:
NVQ Level 4 in Childcare, First Aid, Advanced Child Protection, Health & Safety, Working with children with Special Educational Needs training, Makaton sign language, language development level 1 and 2, Positive behaviour, understanding and valuing diversity, EYFS framework, E.C.A.T. Early years, Thrive Training, Level 2 Food Safety.
Contact Name : Naomi Barrett/ Leanne Barrett
Contact Position : owner
Telephone : 01803 556256, 07751013554
E-mail : nbarrettchildminder@sky.com
Website : www.naomischildmindingpaignton.co.uk
Address : Paignton
Devon
Postcode : TQ3
Notes : Close to Local Link bus routes 60 & 61, 66 and 67 or Stagecoach 7 and 110
Details : Please contact provider for vacancy information
3 & 4 year old funding : Yes
2 year old funding : Yes
3 & 4 year old 30 Hour funding : Yes
Opening Times
Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
---|---|---|
Monday | 07:30:00 | 18:00:00 |
Tuesday | 07:30:00 | 18:00:00 |
Wednesday | 07:30:00 | 18:00:00 |
Thursday | 07:30:00 | 18:00:00 |
Friday | 07:30:00 | 18:00:00 |
FacilitiesPet Dogs
Themed Sessions
Childminding Group
Climbing Frame
Books & Storytelling
Out-door Play
Both indoor and outdoor activities
Songs, Rhymes and Music
Arts & Crafts
Visit & Outings
Baby toys
Water play
Games
Accessible Parking
Garden
Music time
Playroom
Offers pickups : Yes
Schools : Oldway Primary School
Details : Drop off and pick up from Oldway Primary School from September 2022
Ofsted URN: EY236110
Link to latest and historical ofsted inspection reports
I do attended regular training/ support e.g. Thrive, ECAT, Supporting Children with Stammer, Language Development level 2, Understanding Autism Awareness, Children Schematic Learning, Makaton Foundation Stage, Let’s Talk Together, SEN with Children and continue going on SENCO and Designated Persons Forums, EYCAS forum/
All children are welcome to my practice, and I will establish the child’s needs and access information, resources and training and work in partnership with parents and agencies. I am an Inclusive Provider and will consider placements for any child 0-12 years who’s parents/carers wish them to access my provision, following the guidance as laid out in the Qualities Act 2010.
Please contact me to check of availability of space in my setting.
When you come and visit for the first time and see the setting, I will gather information of your child and arrange transition process of settling in programme to suit your needs. I will follow the SEND Code of Practice 2014, and continually assess and observe your child’s progress using learning diaries and asking parents to read and sign them. This also assess where the child’s developmentally is and gain help and advice if needed from other agencies.
I will make sure I have all the information from parents written down by discussing the child’s needs and best support for the child. To be given. Written daily dairy as well as verbal daily exchange to parents and termly newsletters. I can also liaise with other professionals if the child is being supported by any. I will also ask for continues feedback from parents to make sure I am meeting the family needs.
I have an Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure you can view. All children are treated equal, making sure appropriate resources are met with the children needs and abilities. Given opportunity to experience activities to provide stimulation, fun and creative learning to stage development.
Every child is treated as an individual, taking into account age, abilities, needs and their interest. To have opportunity to experience stimulation, fun and creative activities to develop new skills with gaining confidence and self-awareness within the Early Years Foundation Stage being adapted to every child needs.
If it is identified that extra additional support is required beyond what you can provide as part of your normal ratios, then you can apply to the Local Authority for additional funding, for example if the child needs 1:1 support.
and you will signpost, encourage and support parent(s)/carer(s) to engage with these services.
I have attended Thrive training and have put into practice that the child needs to feel belonged, valued and nurtured through Personal, Social and emotional Development.
I have attended “Promoting Positive Behaviour” course and have a Behaviour Management Policy in relation to child’s age level and stage of development.
I would support the parent(s)/carer(s), through this process of change and fill out a document “Transition”.
Any latest information I receive or read I will pass onto parents, and I also have a parents folder with lots of information and leaflets. I advice parents where to find out information or also go to Torbay Directory for support and advice.
I work Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.00 pm, I take the children out on trips (depending on weather) or do crafts, baking, painting, reading, play-dough etc at home. I also get regular emails of activities to do with Play Torbay, whom offer funded play with staff support for children with additional needs.
I regular put entries in the children’s learning diary to see the developmental progress of the child and to share this with parents to read and comment on.
I am doing the Bristol Standards Quality Assurance scheme on reflecting on my service and ways to improve for the best interest for the service I give the children. I ask parents for feedback, suggestions and questionnaire 5to review on what improvements I can make. I regular go to forums to keep up-to-date with the latest legislation and I also purchase into local authority Advanced Support Package. I also go to childminder’s support group to share good practice and for children to meet other children.
I regular attend SENCO and Vulnerable Children Forums, and keep up-to-date with training for the needs of the children. I regular review my practice by doing the Bristol Standards Quality Assurance scheme and I will attend any training that may be need specific for the child’s needs to be met. I have no problems with giving injections to children.
Every child has a learning diary about the child’s progress and development, and I also verbally share information with parents daily at handovers. If I have any concerns about your child I would discuss this further with the parents, to solve the concern.
If you do have any concerns, I hope you can approach me directly so we can resolve the problem quickly and amicably. I have a complaint policy and procedure for parents to read if needed, and I have an Ofsted poster hanging with telephone number.
Parents can phone or email or text me to find out information of my service I give and are welcome to visit to see my practice for prospective parents. My advert is also on FIS website (Family Information Service) and Ofsted website4 for Inspection Reports.
For more information, you can contact me on 01803 556256, or 07751013554 or nbarrettchildminder@sky.com.