Guest SamG Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I have Ofsted coming tomorrow for the registration visit for my new setting. My business partner and I are starting to panic and wonder whether we are ready for all of this. Does anyone have any tips on how to handle the pressure of the suitable persons interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larnielass Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Smile and remain calm!. Ofsted aren't there to catch you out.Make sure you are confident with your safeguarding/whistle blowing policies/procedures....Good luck. Larnielass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 My registration inspector was lovely!! She wandered about the setting made a few suggestions, whent through my policies etc asking questions and that was about it! Take a deep breath and keep calm, it will be over before you know it!! Kris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Wishing you all the best - I'm sure you will be just fine! :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SamG Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks for the advice. Will take a deep breath before opening the door in the morning and try to stay calm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 good luck - you will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 as above keep calm and try not to worry too much , my inspector was great, very encouraging and put me at ease immediately and was the one who came back to do inspection as she hoped she would be, just be ready and clear on safeguarding and requirements etc and what your vision is , good luck but sure you won't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 just be yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Sending good luck vibes to you today. :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Good Luck! Hope all goes well today Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SamG Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Good news, before she left she said that she is recommending our registation. It needs to go to QA and then to Ofsted first, but she also said that she has never had a recommendation come back refused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yay! Great news - well done - now get that bottle open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SamG Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Going to open a bottle of red wine soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Good news, before she left she said that she is recommending our registation. It needs to go to QA and then to Ofsted first, but she also said that she has never had a recommendation come back refused. Brilliant news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 fab well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SamG Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Our registration must have been granted as we are now on the Ofsted website. Just need the cerificate now http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/CARE/EY455660 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Yay! Brilliant news! :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 woohoooooo, fab news ::1a ::1a ::1a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Onwards and upwards. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Fantastic, yippee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hiya, I know this is an old post but I am new to the site and am expecting my Ofsted registration visit next week and I am SO SCARED and nervous!!!!! Please help! Was it as bad as you thought it would be? I am opening a first floor nursery which is a town centre and above a restaurant! It's the first nursery premises I have ever worked at which shares a building with a non-educational business and it's making me worry about what Ofsted will say and think, especially the outside area. I am happy with Safeguarding and all my paperwork, but am worrying about some aspects of the premises that I can't see the big picture and might have missed something!! Did they get caught up in minor risk assessment queries or anything?? I am so worried I will have overlooked one tiny thing and they might refuse on it. ANY advice or ideas would be amazing! Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SamG Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 The Ofsted lady was lovely and things went really well. We are on the first floor above a row of 3 shops. Access is to the rear of the building via a set of concrete stairs. She was there approx. 3 hours, but left telling us that she was recommending that our registration went ahead. We found out a few days later that we were showing up on the Ofsted site. Good luck and don't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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