Guest Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Hi everyone, just had the dreaded call to say ofsed are coming! have just been checking that all my policies are up to date and am a little confused. Can anybody tell me what policies i need to have for over 8's as i am on all registers. I thought i could just used the eyfs one but apparently not! please help x
Tink69 Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 OH I didn't know that I will be interested in what replies you get. Looks like I will be doing some updating too, I have a visit from Mrs O very soon. Have been concentrating on trying to get Sef completed. Tink69
sunnyday Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Hi Jolene Can't really help as I am pre-school..........do you have an advisor at all - sorry can't think of the right term for childminders........or could you check online with the NCMA (is that right - I think so).... Good luck!
Guest Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 dont remind me! SEF is next on my list! argh! where do they think we pluck the time from at all?
Tink69 Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Jolene when are you getting your Ofsted visit? guessing it must be soon
Guest Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 well...... luckily (in some ways and not others) i had an operation a few weeks ago and have a sick note for another few weeks yet so i have to ring them when i start minding again. this will be my first inspection though so getting a bit nervous!! whens yours due?
Tink69 Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Hope you are on the mend, mine is next week either mon/tues half term so will have all ages Tinker69
Guest Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 I've just been inspected and the inspector said she thought my policies were very good. I based all of them on the EYFS using the welfare requirements etc.... as I was under the impression that when Ofsted come they are inspecting you based on you delivery of the EYFS and not on your over 8 care. The only thing I did include was a statement explaining the 3 registers, and a small bit about ratios and that the care of any child over 8 would not adversely affect the care of the younger children. Marie
Guest Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Just thought I'd add that I think its dreadful that our care for the over 5's is not seen to be as important as the EYFS children. Ofsted inspector never asked once about the older children in my care and how they were progressing, I think I could have locked them all in a cupboard and she wouldn't have cared less!!!
Guest Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 good luck tink let me know how u get on X THANKS FOR THAT MREWILSON - i agree more focus is definately put on under 5's. I have a statement like you say re different registers so hopefully that will be enough. HOW DID YOUR INSPECTION GO?
Guest Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 Inspection went very well. I got outstanding in all areas so very pleased with it. She was a lovely inspector, she was very late turning up, so the first thing she said to me was how sorry she was. I thought that was a good way to start an inspection.... with the inspector saying sorry!!!!!!
Guest Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 Ha! Think that's probably a first! Fab news on your outstanding! Think you shjould give me some tips! X
Guest Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 Congratulations, Marie - hope you're celebrating in style and shouting your "outstanding" news from the rooftops!? Nona
HappyMaz Posted February 13, 2010 Posted February 13, 2010 Well done Marie - if it were me I'd be telling everyone who would listen. And most definintely those who wouldn't! Many congratulations on your outstanding outcome! Maz
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