Guest Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Inspection over - before xmas HOORAY - I know i'm not supposed to say how I did but lets say I'm extremely pleased and all the hard work and obsession/passion has paid off. many thanks to all of you who have offered advice,listened when I needed someone who understood and shared all your good practice to help me learn more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Well done dcn have an extremely enjoyable christmas now with your team, glad it all went so well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 thanks panders - although my team is my husband who hasn't even been speaking to me for the last few days as I've been so stressed out and my children who tolerate travel cots in their room, an exhausted mum and not being allowed to put a thing out of place in their own home - is it worth it, not sure but the hard work has paid off and my goal for the next year is to ensure that I try to gaina little bit more life/work balance - has anyone else managed this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Many congratultions dcn to you and your loyal family supporters! When you strike the perfect work/life balance do let me know! Enjoy your celebrations! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Oh welll done to you. Fantastic news. Perhaps you could put the "work life balance" on your Xmas list, as from experiience it will only happen with a little magic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Big congrats and how nice its over and done with before the Christmas break x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Great news dcn, you must be so pleased to get it over with before Christmas. Congratulations and well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Wonderful news and you must be feeling over the moon as all you effort and care have paid off. It's good to have that recognised isn't it? Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 aaaawww well done to you...such a lovely time to get it all over with....this time of year is when I had my last one and it really was such a relief and in January you can return to work and really enjoy what you do so well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Congratulations! Can't wait to hear the official results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Many many congratulations dcn. I hope you and your 'team' are having a little family celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 well done congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Excellent news! Well done you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thats brilliant news, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks everybody, it's been so hard to carry on as normal and not just tell everybody I see that I've just survived my inspection - it's really nice to be able to share the news with people who are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 WELL DONE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anju Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 That's brilliant, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Great news dcn! Isn't it a great feeling when "Ofsted have left the building" !? Almost as good as the part where they give you the feedback and say they'll see you in 3 years!!! Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Congratulations! Can't wait to hear the official results. It's official - I've received my paper copy of my report which says I'm OUTSTANDING in all areas - wow, I can't believe it. Thankyou everybody, I've had such invaluable support from all of you to help me receive this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 WOW WOW WOW. Fantastic news......huge congratulations In fact MEGA WOW Enjoy it, celebrate it, and then celebrate some more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anju Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 absolutely fabulous - very well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 And very well deserved too! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 wow well done bet you feel so proud, bet you cant wait for your outstanding certificate and logo it takes a while to come mine took 3mths and i dont think thats fair after all the hard work we put in congratulation ziller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink69 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) WOW well done you must be so proud. Any tips for a newly registered childminder!!!! Edited December 10, 2009 by Tink69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Thank you everybody Tink69 - be clear about why you do what you do, - my inspector asked lot of questions about my planning/learning diaries/next steps and how they all linked together but said She was happy about it as it was obviously a systme that worked for me Things she really liked * knowing each individual child well and meeting all their needs * focus and importance I put on settling in -lots of visits, home visits, info from parents, flexibility * inclusion - again meeting individual needs, plenty of resources and books and discussions on difference *children's sense of belonging through photo's of themselves around the setting * partnership with parents * partnership with other settings * ability to answer questions on safeguarding * risk assessment and evaluation * outdoors every day * healthy food and snacks * ability to promote children's learning both through planned activty and spontaneous choices * systems in place for children to choose or access what they want to do I will say though that although I have made improvements since my last inspection I don;t think I'm a better childminder than I was when I got good at my last inspection - you just need an inspector that recognises what you are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink69 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thanks dcn I am very enthusiastic in my role and have an action plan of how I would like the setting to be but am very aware at the end of the day its our home and my husband doesn't want it turned into a nursery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 dcn - WELL DONE!!!! It's lovely when an Inspector recognises and values childminders and our contribution Tink69 - you've made a great start by finding your way here - some of us battled on for years without knowing all this help, support and advice was available at the lick of a button The home/ work balance for a childminder is a tough one, I've always spoken up and told the Inspector that a home-based carer and a home environment is what the parents have chosen for their child so I don't display posters etc other than the mandatorty certificates (and my Outstanding provider certificate!) They've always been happy with that. As dcn says, you have to be able to answer the Inspector's questions or pre-empt them and volunteer your reasons for the methods and style of care you provide - be prepared to "sell" yourself to them. dcn - have a fabulous celebration! Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 fantastic news well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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