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    Hi everyone,

    I want to scream...arghhh!

    I have my first graded inspection next week, even though I only took on my first child yesterday (did explain situation to inspector but after checking with Ofsted I was told the inspection was due and had to be done!).

    I'm glad it's sooner rather than later, and the inspector sounded reasonable & fair when we spoke on the phone.

    I've downloaded the Self Evaluation Form & the document called "Are you ready for your inspection", I'm re-reading the new EYFS and the progress checks at age 2.

    I don't really know why I'm posting this...brain has gone into scatty, disorganised mode.

    Bye for now,
    DottyD xxx

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    Dont panic first step!!
    We have all been there with our first inspection.....
    You will be fine

    Carol xx

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    Thanks Carol

    I think I like to panic!

    xx

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    my goodness how time has flown!
    seems like only yesterday when we met at the first aid course....


    and i introduced you to this place (bet you regret it now!!!!)


    love wibble xxxxx
    The bats have left the bell tower.....

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    I had only been minding for just over a months when i had mine. I didn't have much to show only two obs and i did a demo on how i will be doing their learning stories, i didn't do the sef. Just make sure all your paper work is up to date and just talk about what you plan on doing . Your be fine.

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    Thank you!

    Time has flown, although I can't believe they called the day after I started minding my first child!

    I've calmed down and feel more organised now. I've been working through the SEF this evening - done about half of it. I should finish it tomorrow night and then I can spend the rest of the week making sure the paperwork's in order.

    xx

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    Keep calm, dont forget you are already doing a great job its just you cant see it!! You will be fine. X

 

 

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