Inspection for 2 Year funding

[Alphabears]

HI everyone,

 

Im due to have a mini ofsted inspection so I can accommodate for the 2 year old funding. Any tips for me to keep in mind or things I need to have in place??

[fimbo]

Oooooo.... I've never heard of this , we just signed a form to say we accept them - good luck '

[lsp]

We only dealt with LA. Had to have good or outstanding rating in place and signed an application form.

[blondie]

we have had funded two year olds for a few years now - we had to have good or outstanding ofsted - then just signed a contract.

wishing you luck - let us know how it goes.

[MarshaD]

I only opened up last year so haven't had an Ofsted yet and like others just made agreement with LA. Not sure but I guess safeguarding, differentiating / meeting their needs as opposed to older children, how you'll assess their starting points / track their progress. Check out handbook.

 

Good luck!

Edited December 4, 2015 by MarshaD

[Alphabears]

Thank you everyone. As we've only been open a few months we haven't had an ofsted inspection yet, so to get the 2 year old funding without being graded yet by ofsted we have to have a mini inspection instead.

 

I'll let you know how it goes.

[AliceinWonderland]

I too am waiting for my first inspection, but we were able to have the 2 year old funding straight away, think it may be individual to your LA. Is your mini inspection by ofsted or the LA? I wouldn't have thought ofsted would bother with a mini inspection as they are so far behind in inspections anyway. Good luck though

[Alphabears]

The inspection didnt happen at the end. I got a call on Friday saying they are stopping the visits, just need to go through a few bits with my Early Years Consultant and wait for a letter to confirm I can go ahead with it.

 

Thanks for all the support though :rolleyes: