AliceinWonderland Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Had the phone call today, they are coming Monday!! My first inspection, been waiting for this for a long time. I have seen others post that they received an email, outlining everything the inspector would want to see but I haven't had this, does everyone get an email or does it just depend on the inspector? Quote
Rafa Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Good luck Pebbles - hope having the weekend, to prepare your mind, helps! 1 Quote
eyfs1966 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Hi Pebbles, I posted a copy of my email on an earlier thread which you should be able to find (I think it's in the nursery/childminders section under inspection) If not, let me know and I'll get you a copy. I hope you don't panic too much over the weekend, and wish you all the very best for Monday. My only advice would be stay positive....you'll be fine. 1 Quote
AliceinWonderland Posted December 18, 2015 Author Posted December 18, 2015 Thank you, panicked at first then calmed down, now panicked again as printer has decided to pack up!! Quote
AliceinWonderland Posted December 18, 2015 Author Posted December 18, 2015 Yes I have written all that down thank you, just wondered why I haven't had an email too, but maybe it depends who does the inspection Quote
eyfs1966 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 well, we are talking about Ofsted here,,,,consistency does not seem to be their strong point!! 2 Quote
tish501 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Less Children in for you as us on Monday...might be quicker for you...Good ;luck xx 1 Quote
AliceinWonderland Posted December 18, 2015 Author Posted December 18, 2015 Thank you, yes very quiet on Monday, we will be well staffed! I know exactly who she will want to track, she sounded nice and friendly on the phone so hopefully it will go ok. I know we are not outstanding yet but really hoping to get 'good' fingers crossed! Quote
eyfs1966 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 will be thinking of you and sending you "good" vibes all day!! 1 Quote
Joanne123 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 Good luck, try to enjoy your weekend x 1 Quote
blondie Posted December 19, 2015 Posted December 19, 2015 good luck -sure everything will be fine. 1 Quote
finleysmaid Posted December 19, 2015 Posted December 19, 2015 good luck ....make sure you have your policies up to date and can evidence how you assess starting points and track progress. ...oh and try not to throw up! :wacko: :blink: :lol: 3 Quote
AliceinWonderland Posted December 19, 2015 Author Posted December 19, 2015 ...oh and try not to throw up! :wacko: :blink: :lol: haha! i'll try my best! Thank you Quote
sunnyday Posted December 19, 2015 Posted December 19, 2015 . ...oh and try not to throw up! :wacko: :blink: :lol: As ever such good advice from fm - can I just add - if you do throw up try not to do so over your inspector :lol: 4 Quote
lsp Posted December 19, 2015 Posted December 19, 2015 Dont forget your EYPP children - how you identify who is eligible, list of children who you have received money for and how that money has been used and the impact on those children's learning/development. (That came from a LA advisor recently). Good luck!! Oh and if the vomiting does occur and you miss the inspector, aim for the staff member who is your weakest link, then send them home to change Lolxx 2 Quote
AliceinWonderland Posted December 20, 2015 Author Posted December 20, 2015 Thank you everyone, one quick question, may sound silly. Is the inspector allowed to roam freely? or does she have to be accompanied everywhere as I would if it was anyone else visiting? Quote
Fredbear Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 As long as you have checked them in they are able to roam unaccompanied. They actually have more rights than a police officer, strange I know. However whether you wish to do this is your call I suppose. I would personally still ensure they were supported whilst viewing personal care spaces. Good luck to you and all your team tomorrow. :) 1 Quote
AliceinWonderland Posted December 20, 2015 Author Posted December 20, 2015 Thanks Fredbear. Having a quick glass of wine now then early to bed! will let you all know how it goes. Quote
thumperrabbit Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 Good luck today Pebbles - here's hoping you have an inspector full of Christmas cheer! Quote
eyfs1966 Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 and another good luck from me.....it will all be over soon!! Fingers and toes crossed for you.Lets hope the inpsector is full of Christmas cheer! Quote
AliceinWonderland Posted December 21, 2015 Author Posted December 21, 2015 Finally home after a very long day, inspector was lovely, stayed for about 7 hours, unfortunately didn't get what i wanted but could be worse, there were just a couple of very stupid mistakes paperwork wise. All i can do is correct things and hope they come back very soon! thank you to you all for the good wishes. Quote
lsp Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 You can move forward now without the constant pressure of waiting for the visit! You know what you and your staff do really well for the whole year and not just for those few hours and the difference you make for your children's families. Enjoy your Christmas. 1 Quote
AliceinWonderland Posted December 21, 2015 Author Posted December 21, 2015 thank you, yes there were a lot of positives and it was a higher grade for most things but just these couple of bits of paperwork dragged us down, but at least i know the staff are doing a good job it's just me that let it down and i suppose i'll put that down to lack of experience as this is the first nursery i've owned and my first inspection of this kind (had one as a childminder and ones in schools before). Quote
Fredbear Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 Congratulations pebbles133 and your team. Don't knock yourself on the couple of bits either. Another inspector may have scrutinised something very different on another occasion. Now enjoy a lovely Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.fx 1 Quote
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