Support for childcare providers
Registration and inspection advice
Advice for child care providers on Ofsted registration and inspection
Registration and Inspection Support Team
The Registration and Inspection Support Team is part of the Devon County Council Early Years and Childcare Service.
The Devon Early Years and Childcare Service aims to provide quality, accessible, affordable and sustainable childcare from 0-18 (19 for children with additional needs) across Devon.
What help is available?
The Registration and Inspection Support Team can offer free help and support in setting up and running a business offering childcare on domestic premises, childcare on non domestic premises and childminding in Devon.
Contact us on freephone 0800 056 36 66 or email for further details.
How can I proceed?
Starting from an initial enquiry the Registration and Inspection Support Team can:
- provide you with information regarding the Ofsted registration process
- advise on Ofsted regulations and requirements
- provide you with the government guidelines for childcare on domestic premises, childcare on non domestic premises and Childminding
- put you in touch with an Early Years and Childcare Adviser to look at suitable premises for your facility and carry out a site visit
- advise on all policies and procedures
- put you in contact with your Early Years and Childcare Adviser to look at possible ways of funding and the need for childcare in your chosen area
I am already Ofsted registered - What help is available to me?
Registered childcare settings can receive the following help and advice from the Devon Early Years and Childcare Service :
- on all policies and procedures
- prior to an inspection visit from Ofsted
- regarding an action plan received by Ofsted after the inspection visit
- on how to market your services most effectively
- provide you with a link to the training team to help with initial or further training for you and or members of your staff
- provide guidance on recruitment, retention and selection of staff
- provide training sessions on Ofsted updates and changes to regulations, held termly across Devon
Where can I find out more?
Find out more about becoming a childminder
Find out more about starting up a day care setting
Do I need to register?
Find out more about the different types of childcare that are required to register under Ofsted
I do not need to register - Where can I get guidance from?
The Good Practice Guide for those exempt from registration and those registered on the Ofsted Childcare Register (Voluntary or Compulsory parts) may provide you with useful information and guidelines.
