Ofsted due and first aid invalid for 3 day period, advice please

[Simona]

I know my inspection is next week but because it runs out very soon I think the inspector will probably ask to see proof that I am booked onto a course x

The inspector will need to see your 'current' FA is valid...and next week it is still valid
you are booked on a refresher and you can evidence that....but you will be 3 days out before your new certificate is issued to you...

let's get that sorted by asking a few questions to the appropriate depts.: LAs...associations and Ofsted itself because everyone has a different opinion on this and none are reassuring

I appreciate that people are saying 'it is not worth the risk'...no one is on purpose taking the risk...as said the alternative is to pay but you may have no time to do that

All ready to make a few phone calls tomorrow?... and get back with the answers we get...have a good evening and do not fret ...get ready for your inspection.... that is the most important thing for you
Good luck

[Starfish007]

Good news guys, spoken to Ofsted and they say as long as im booked onto a course, and have written evidence of this there is no problem, Ive taken name of person too. Ive rung pacey re insurance and they are absolutely fine with it too, they are going to log the phone call. Feel so much better now x

[hectors house]

Well that clears that up for Starfish - just wish we could have it in writing in the Stat guidance so all inspectors follow the same common sense.

[shortstuff]

Good news guys, spoken to Ofsted and they say as long as im booked onto a course, and have written evidence of this there is no problem, Ive taken name of person too. Ive rung pacey re insurance and they are absolutely fine with it too, they are going to log the phone call. Feel so much better now x

Brill news.

[Simona]

Good news guys, spoken to Ofsted and they say as long as im booked onto a course, and have written evidence of this there is no problem, Ive taken name of person too. Ive rung pacey re insurance and they are absolutely fine with it too, they are going to log the phone call. Feel so much better now x

Well done you!
I was about to call everyone but my landline has died...aarrgghh
Now concentrate on your inspection...waiting for your feedback
Good luck!!

[rickysmiths]

Ofsted will say that you should have updated your training earlier ... you will get an inadequate grade ... it really is not worth working if you are doing it illegally

hugs xx

I have to say that is what should happen but not always does. I had a minder locally who got the call for her first graded inspection and asked for some help.

When I walked into her house if I had been an inspector she would have got inadequate! She did't have her cert on the wall, her First Aid had lapsed but she was booked on a course, she had not got the correct car insurance etc etc. Nothing could be done about the FA, I advised her to ring Ofsted and tell them what had happened and ask them to note on her record when she was booked on a course so the Inspector didn't walk in and just find out the information. The childminder was graded Good. We sorted all the other issues!

[rickysmiths]

If you have a current first aid certificate when they inspect you and you can show them a receipt with dates on to prove that you have booked onto a course then I don't see how they can downgrade you on that day. My first aid course was cancelled at the beginning of March and my certificate expired at the end of March, I just managed to on another course in time.

This is what happened to the cm I helped. Ofsted were fine when she notified them. I think common sense had to prevail you don't forget all your FA from one day to the next do you?

[rickysmiths]

Agree that paying is possibly the answer...it may have to be for me too but won't go that way until I get an answer...that will surely make More Affordable Childcare won't it?

however...if a cm can get downgraded for failing to get on a non existent course should the LAs not get the same treatment if they fail to provide what they are supposed to be entrusted with under whichever Act it refers to?
What goes around should also come around

Agencies should certainly be downgraded in an instance like this.

[Starfish007]

Will let you know if the inspector questions it x

[carol cameron]

So glad it's sorted for you. Hope your inspection goes well. Good luck

[Starfish007]

Thanks, Ive also got my end of year exam tomorrow for degree so double stressing x

[bulldog]

I find myself in a similar position.
Mine was due end of May, booked a course in April but was taken ill on the course so couldnt complete it.
Rang Ofsted and insurance and was told basically "no problem"
Gave them the date of the course Im now booked on in July, no issue.

Altho I did do an online refresher...just to "show willing!"

[Starfish007]

Inspection went really well, the inspector was fine about the overlap in first aid, she said it went in my favour that id contacted ofsted to raise my concerns x

[Mouse]

Inspection went really well, the inspector was fine about the overlap in first aid, she said it went in my favour that id contacted ofsted to raise my concerns x

Well done

[shortstuff]

Inspection went really well, the inspector was fine about the overlap in first aid, she said it went in my favour that id contacted ofsted to raise my concerns x

Brilliant news. Sounds like your inspector was a good one.

[loocyloo]

Inspection went really well, the inspector was fine about the overlap in first aid, she said it went in my favour that id contacted ofsted to raise my concerns x

well done, and I'm glad you had a sensible inspector x