Are inspections tending to be later than 3 years

**newkid** · 04-10-2011, 12:21 PM

I had my first inspection 3 years ago January. Are inspections tending to be on time or are they running behind at the moment? Just wondering if it will be in January.

**cherry** · 04-10-2011, 12:26 PM

Mine should have been this February, still waiting

**rosebud** · 04-10-2011, 12:40 PM

Mine was 3 and a half years but it probably depends where you are. I'm in East Midlands.

**loocyloo** · 04-10-2011, 12:40 PM

mine was 3 yrs ago, in 2 weeks time .....

when i rang ofsted to tell them i was moving, the girl said ''ooo, your inspection was 3 yrs ago'' .....

i'm very cautious about answering 'withheld' numbers at the moment! only problem is ... my DOs number is withheld!!! but she knows to text me and i ring her!

**Carol M** · 04-10-2011, 12:52 PM

I do hope they are all running 6-8mths late so that would mean I would be inspected in the summer, every inspection I've ever had has been in the winter! I would find it sooooo much better to in the garden come inspection time. I know we should be outside every day and I do my best , just so much nicer in the summer.
Carol xx

**solly** · 04-10-2011, 01:35 PM

Mine was due January and I am still waiting

**nikki thomson** · 04-10-2011, 01:37 PM

Hi, I know someone who has gone over 4 years without an inspection. Absolutely shocking and disgusting in my opinion. X

**teacake2** · 04-10-2011, 04:53 PM

I have just had mine last week, last one was June 2007.
Teacake2

**loocyloo** · 04-10-2011, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by nikki thomson

Hi, I know someone who has gone over 4 years without an inspection. Absolutely shocking and disgusting in my opinion. X

i have been told that outstanding childminders might not have an inspection for 4 years. but not phoning ofsted to find out !

**foxy lady** · 04-10-2011, 06:54 PM

im outstanding and mine was 2 years 10 months

I

nearly died when they called

**anthea jane** · 05-10-2011, 12:39 PM

Just had my first inspection and she said next one would be 3-4yrs

**v 1461** · 05-10-2011, 01:02 PM

mine was 3 and a half years.

**newkid** · 05-10-2011, 04:27 PM

Thanks for your replies.

Another childminder at a group I go to is having her inspection in a couple of weeks and it is not due until March. Also they have given her a window of two weeks in which they will call. They said if they are not there by 1pm they wont be coming that day.