'OFSTED Reigistered Independent Childminders'...new group on Linkedin

[CH1957]

I've also requested to join Simona

[Simona]

I've also requested to join Simona

Have just seen it and completed.

[Bambini2]

Have joined and am getting emails about new topics but no time to read them as I am dashed off my feet with lots of new children. It's a bit like knitting fog at the moment. Hope it all calms down soon.

[Simona]

Have joined and am getting emails about new topics but no time to read them as I am dashed off my feet with lots of new children. It's a bit like knitting fog at the moment. Hope it all calms down soon.

Yes you will get emails if you have subscribed for them and can read them as they arrive, the comments are normally short..
if you wish to reply then you need to click on the link and add your comment.
It is no different to any other forum where you can also be notified of comments in a thread you like.

Unfortunately we are all rushed off our feet but soon a lot will be happening...at least you are informed and updated.
Both Ofsted and funding for cms are important topics to be aware of and both covered in the group

[Simona]

PLA/Under 5 Magazine is doing a feature on Ofsted inspections in the Nov issue...so if you wish to share your experiences or concerns you can share them with the group.

This will be very relevant now that the new Ofsted inspection framework has been published alongside other relevant documents

They are also raising the concerns regarding cms and funding...so again if you have any do share with the group.

The editor is participating and reading our concerns

[SammySplodger]

PLA/Under 5 Magazine is doing a feature on Ofsted inspections in the Nov issue...so if you wish to share your experiences or concerns you can share them with the group.

This will be very relevant now that the new Ofsted inspection framework has been published alongside other relevant documents

They are also raising the concerns regarding cms and funding...so again if you have any do share with the group.

The editor is participating and reading our concerns

Do they have Sarah's list which the FB group all fed into? It's very comprehensive and a worrying read. Shows what a lottery the current situation is.

[Simona]

Do they have Sarah's list which the FB group all fed into? It's very comprehensive and a worrying read. Shows what a lottery the current situation is.

Sorry Sammy I can't answer that question as I am not on FB nor do I know how it works
If PLA are on the FB group then they will have picked up the concerns I assume...not sure really

PLA are an active member of the #OfstedBigConversation campaign so they are aware of providers' concerns via meetings and other forms of info sharing and communication.
Now they are also raising the matter of funding and asking for cms' experiences...I think this is positive.

[sarah707]

It is here as a Forum blog - I know that PLA have it but I have yet to hear any feedback from them. I hope we haven't been forgotten

http://www.childmindinghelp.co.uk/fo...-feedback.html

[Simona]

That is a very comprehensive list of cms' concerns...

if any of those cms would like to input personally about their inspection experiences they are most welcome to join the LinkedIn group and put their individual opinion forward.

From what I gather on LinkedIn Ofsted are acting and now consulting with Tribal and Prospect on their practice...a big step forward!!

[Simona]

May I ask those cms who have asked to join the LinkedIn group to send me a message so that I can identify who you are if your name for the LinkedIn is different from that used here...that will help speed up approval

Many thanks

[Simona]

There has been a lot going on recently and I expect news of it will come out soon but I am unable to post here as the links will be starred and I want to keep to the forum's rules

Therefore if you are interested please join the IC group and keep updated
OFSTED Registered Independent Childminders | LinkedIn