No children on role inspection help

**Hebs** · 08-01-2016, 09:54 PM

Hi,
I've not childminded for a while but kept my registration open
I have a no children on role inspection in 2 weeks, what do I need to prepare?

**Maza** · 08-01-2016, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Hebs

Hi,
I've not childminded for a while but kept my registration open
I have a no children on role inspection in 2 weeks, what do I need to prepare?

I had the call today!!! I too will be having a no children on role inspection very soon. I asked the lady who phoned (tribal) and she said they will check that all my certificates are still valid - first aid, safe guarding, insurance. She said they will check to see that I haven't sold all of my toys and equipment, so basically, if someone phoned up and requested childcare the next day, then I would still be good to go. I guess they will still ask us loads of questions on safeguarding and all the usual stuff. Good luck! Keep me posted and I'll keep you posted. x

**BallyH** · 08-01-2016, 10:28 PM

Best of luck to you both.

**loocyloo** · 08-01-2016, 11:39 PM

Oooo good luck xx

**mumofone** · 09-01-2016, 03:50 PM

Good luck guys :-) x

**sarah707** · 09-01-2016, 07:21 PM

The procedures for 'no children on roll' inspections is detailed in the new Early Years Inspection handbook - https://www.gov.uk/government/public...september-2015.

I hope it goes well

**Maza** · 09-01-2016, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by sarah707

The procedures for 'no children on roll' inspections is detailed in the new Early Years Inspection handbook - https://www.gov.uk/government/public...september-2015.

I hope it goes well

Brilliant, Sarah, thank you!x

**Hebs** · 10-01-2016, 09:06 AM

Thanks so much Sarah x

**loocyloo** · 10-01-2016, 10:19 AM

Hebs ... is that your little girl in your picture? She looks so grown up now!

How is she/are you all doing? X

Simona · 12-01-2016, 10:23 AM

Good luck both of you
Please bear in mind that an inspection with 'no children on roll' has no grade...just a simple MET/NOT MET judgement which will remain until next inspection.
All docs will be looked through as per compliance to EYFS...and yes F/Aid and Safeguarding must be up to date.

Let us know how you get on!

**Hebs** · 12-01-2016, 04:18 PM

Yes that's Aubree in my photo, she's 3 on Monday!!!!!
Dunno where the times gone!

My inspector said if we get a met our previous grade still stands if it's not met we get reinspected

Simona · 12-01-2016, 05:01 PM

Uh...that is news to me
Your previous grade remains on record and online but I would check with Ofsted itself if this inspector is correct
Please let us know what the inspectorate says.

**loocyloo** · 12-01-2016, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Hebs

Yes that's Aubree in my photo, she's 3 on Monday!!!!!
Dunno where the times gone!

My inspector said if we get a met our previous grade still stands if it's not met we get reinspected

Oh my! What a big girl now :-)

That's very interesting re previous grade if no children on role.

Simona · 13-01-2016, 03:01 PM

I have contacted Ofsted to clarify if the previous grade is retained after an inspection with no children on roll.

This is their reply to my question: Can you clarify if a 'Met/Not met judgement for no children on roll inspection means providers keep previous grade?

Answer: If there are no children on roll, the latest report will give judgement a met/Not met. Previous grade isn' t retained.

If outsourced inspectors are saying otherwise please report this to them

**Hebs** · 13-01-2016, 03:07 PM

I'll let you know how it goes

Simona · 14-01-2016, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by Hebs

I'll let you know how it goes

Good luck...I am sure it will go well
Make sure you have the guidance on inspection without children on roll by your side and the inspector follows it to the letter.

I remain puzzled by these inspections...although understand why they have to take place to ensure we can remain registered...but the no grade is of concern to me...and many others... and I will sure flag it up