A couple of things the inspector said

**Rainy** · 08-03-2009, 08:35 PM

I had my inspection last Thursday. i was so nervous but she was actually really nice and i got a good in all areas. The only recommendations that i had was to add a few more details in one of my policies and that i had forgot to date my risk assesments.

Anyway she asked me what i thought about the SEF. I said i thought the way the questions were worded were quite confusing and that i seemed to repeat myself a lot and it was way to long. She said a lot of people have said the same thing and they were looking into changing it.

She also said that at the moment the inspections were being done every 3-4 years. Mine was due last May.

I am so glad that is over. Every time the phone has rung for the last 10 months i have expected it to be ofsted.

Good luck to anyone who is due theirs.

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 08-03-2009, 08:38 PM

At least your is now finished.

Thanks for sharing your views

**donnadoo2004200** · 08-03-2009, 08:55 PM

Thanks for sharing and well done on your inspection. Rest easy for a while now.

**wellybelly** · 08-03-2009, 08:57 PM

Well done with your inspection, it must now be a weight of your mind

**Chanelle** · 08-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Well done on your inspection, now you can relax a little

**Chimps Childminding** · 08-03-2009, 09:19 PM

Well done! Mine was due in February, so like you say everytime the phone rings

especially now someone said that they phoned on a Sunday

is nothing sacred from Ofsted???

**beerheaven** · 08-03-2009, 10:40 PM

Thanks for that. I have my inspection this week coming!

**desiderata** · 09-03-2009, 02:28 PM

Yea I had heard they were running really late and I know some people who were due in June last year who havent had theirs but mine was due in January and as you know I had it last week. She didnt tell me when they would be coming again. (never I hope)

Good Well done.

**LisaH** · 09-03-2009, 02:35 PM

Well done, great result and thanks for the info too

**nell57** · 09-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Well done

At least you can relax for while when the phone rings

**LittleMissSparkles** · 09-03-2009, 05:11 PM

WELL DONE ON YOUR INSPECTION xxx

**emler** · 09-03-2009, 05:28 PM

well done from me too

**angeldelight** · 09-03-2009, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the feedback and yes I agree about the SEF wonder why they do repeat themselves ?

Well done on your inspection

Angel xx

**RedDragon** · 09-03-2009, 07:48 PM

Mine due August, hope it's nearer Christmas.

amirose · 10-03-2009, 09:45 AM

Congratulations on getting good on your inspection, I'm sure you must be really pleased

**Jules12Wed** · 10-03-2009, 09:56 AM

Can I make a suggestion could there be a place on this forum where you can put all the hints/suggestions made by Ofsted at peoples inspections. It is really helpful to hear what has been said and to have them all in one place would be excellent.

**Minstrel** · 10-03-2009, 10:57 AM

There is!

Its called 'Ofsted Inspection Tips'.

**Shar** · 10-03-2009, 02:15 PM

Well done from me too!!

Relax now and enjoy the job!!

**ddw** · 10-03-2009, 05:00 PM

I had my inspection today, got a GOOD in all areas, but was picked up on not signing my risk assesments and dateing them! Top tip

**miffy** · 10-03-2009, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by ddw

I had my inspection today, got a GOOD in all areas, but was picked up on not signing my risk assesments and dateing them! Top tip

Congratulations on your inspection grade - I know a few people who've been caught out because they've not put a review date on their risk assessments.

Miffy xx