Guest Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hi, I'm new to the forum & thought I'd introduce myself- im a recently registered childminder, and have been minding for 3 months! I had my first inspection today and it was no where near as bad as I expected. I got an overall 'good' which I am really pleased about. I didn't fill out a SEF - but I had read through questions and had a good knowledge of what might be asked. Tips: make sure all paperwork are up to date, risk assessments signed and dated with renewal dates. Carry out a fire drill! The little boy I mind is scared of the fire alarm (it's so loud) he was the one who said 'smoke alarm goes off' then she asked what we should do when it goes off and he replied 'go out the door with Jade' *brownie points!* - relax & play with the children as you would! - We played outside for most of the morning & it allowed them to b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Oh no pressed send too soon! Burn off steam* She checked everything including first aid kit and asked lots of questions on safeguarding and working in partnerships with schools/ agencies. This is one of my recommendations so deffo try to show it! was really relaxed and she only stayed 2 hours. Thought id share my experience as I panicked like mad since the phone all! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Well done and welcome to the forum! :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 congratulations, enjoy your success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Congratulations Jade - time to relax now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebear Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 2hrs and all over - fantastic - well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Well done and a warm welcome from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Congratulations on it all going well and welcome to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjenkinz Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Well done! relax over the bank holiday weekend x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 A big welcome from me! Congratulations on your inspection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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