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Little Poppins
18-04-2008, 07:33 AM
Hi All,

Firstly I want to say thank you to you all with all the good advice on this forum my first inspection on Wednesday went extermely well.
I was very nervous before she came as I did not know what to expect and it was only my fourth day of being a childminder. When she arrived she was very nice and immediately I felt at ease. I carried on as if she was not here she saw me play acting pirates and mermaids with one of my mindees. My mindee even put the baddie pirate hat on her head at one stage. My inspector said I was very organised, all my paper work was fantastic. She was impressed with the close relationship I had with my mindee bearing in mind I had only started minding him on Monday. She said she wished there were childminders like me around when she needed them for her children which I thought was a huge complement. My inspector said my report is going to be very very positive if there was a grade between good and outstanding she would grade me that. For this inspection she is going to grade me good but she said she would expect me to be outstanding next time. The only two things that let me down are:
1. I was missing wording on my late child policy stating if the children are not collected by a certain time and the parents have not called that you would have to call social services. (if anyone has an inspection coming up ensure this is stated as it is a requirement)
2. I need to get toys that are multicultural and show positive images of disabilities (I knew this would come up as like I say I have only started so have the minimum toys at present and did not expect to be inspected this quickly)
I am very pleased with myself to have achieved such a good grade and being only 4 days into the job. I want to say thank you to everyone on here again as it has helped me very much.
My inspector did say they need to have everyone inspected before sept when EYFS comes into place and then she thinks everyone will be inspected again to ensure they are using it correctly.

Zoe
xx

LittleMissSparkles
18-04-2008, 07:34 AM
:clapping: :clapping: Zoe that is fantastic and after only four days too :clapping: :clapping:

angeldelight
18-04-2008, 07:35 AM
Well done Zoe

Bet you are glad it is over with now

Well done on your grade

Angel xx

Pipsqueak
18-04-2008, 07:36 AM
That is brilliant Zoe - well done:clapping: :clapping:

Give yourself a pat on the back and be very proud of yourself:thumbsup:

Twinkles
18-04-2008, 07:41 AM
that's fantastic Zoe , well done :thumbsup:

Jinx
18-04-2008, 07:57 AM
Well Done You :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Jinx x

sarah707
18-04-2008, 08:00 AM
Congratulations Zoe! :clapping:



Thank you for the feedback as well... always helpful!

Banana
18-04-2008, 08:50 AM
Well done thats fab!!

xx

bubbly
18-04-2008, 09:05 AM
That's amazing Zoe and after only a few days minding too. Congratulations :clapping:

I'll be happy if my first inspection next week goes half as well. Thanks for the tips on what your inspector said you needed. My Late Collection policy wording seems ok & I have a few multicultural toys and books. I have some posters of positive images of people with disabilities. I probably don't have enough but at least it's a start.

How long did your inspector stay? (and did you offer her tea/coffee? :D )

Well done you & thanks for the advice :)

Little Poppins
18-04-2008, 10:16 AM
In response to your question Bubbly.

My inspector came around 11.00am and left about 1.30pm. I offered her a drink when she first arrived yes as I think it is polite to do so.
I had all my paperwork (portfolio, personal files, attendence register etc) all out for her to look through which she was happy to do so and most of that anserwed any questions she wanted to ask. She didnt want to bother me unless she needed to as she knew I had a job to do.

Good luck with your inspection next week.

Zoe
xx

Blaze
18-04-2008, 10:24 AM
Congratulations!:clapping:
Blaze:)

mrsbumbles
18-04-2008, 10:24 AM
Well done :clapping:

allinatiz
18-04-2008, 12:24 PM
Well done! :clapping:

emler
18-04-2008, 12:27 PM
:clapping: brilliant - well done :clapping:

Emler x

son77
18-04-2008, 12:32 PM
Woo hoo fantastic :clapping:

bubbly
18-04-2008, 12:32 PM
Good luck with your inspection next week.

Zoe
xx

Thank you :)

ruby
18-04-2008, 12:42 PM
congratulations

well done


cathy

ma7ie
18-04-2008, 12:48 PM
Congratulations :D

Spangles
18-04-2008, 01:10 PM
You must be so pleased, well done.

jmoff
18-04-2008, 04:39 PM
clever you, thats fantastic

Jana x

deeb66
18-04-2008, 04:42 PM
Well done Zoe

Brilliant news

Congratulations

:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

miffy
18-04-2008, 04:44 PM
:clapping: :clapping: Brilliant :clapping: :clapping:

Well done you should be really proud of yourself

miffy xx

fionamal
18-04-2008, 04:49 PM
Thats great news:clapping:

mumtodaniel
18-04-2008, 06:35 PM
well done, I had mine last week, I did have call social sevices in my policy for uncollected child, but I did not have would call after an hour!!.

Same with lost child I had call police, but did not have after 15 minutes!

I wonder when we will be inspected again if they are going to check on us for EYFS.

buildingblocks
18-04-2008, 08:00 PM
Same with lost child I had call police, but did not have after 15 minutes! .

I don't think I would be waiting for 15 minutes if I lost a child (after the day I had possibly 3 days lol am only jokin I think!!!!!!) it would be much sooner

Gherkin
18-04-2008, 08:04 PM
Excellent - am so pleased for you.

Pauline
18-04-2008, 08:07 PM
Well done Zoe!! :thumbsup:

Fantastic result, but only down to your own hard work! :)