Had my inspection today......

**twise** · 22-09-2008, 02:57 PM

Thank goodness...I had my inspection today and I am delighted to report that I got OUTSTANDING in all areas !!!

I can't tell you how pleased I was. The inspection lasted for nearly 3 hours and it was quite intense, however two inspectors were really nice.

The big thing with my inspection was inclusion, the sef form, recording starting points and outdoor play areas, they also covered all other areas bit these seemed to be the ones they focused on.

Thank you all ladies without you knowledge and explanations there would be no way I could have done it.

A very happy and relieved Tracy

**jmoff** · 22-09-2008, 03:01 PM

Oh wow! Outstanding under the EYFS! Clever you!
Congratulations! Please tell us more!!!

Jana x

**ajs** · 22-09-2008, 03:04 PM

well done tracey you deserve it

**diana** · 22-09-2008, 03:26 PM

Well done!!

**Bushpig** · 22-09-2008, 03:27 PM

Well done on a fantastic result!!

**Jinx** · 22-09-2008, 03:30 PM

Did I read that right? 2 inspectors??????

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL DONE.

**katickles** · 22-09-2008, 03:31 PM

FANTASTIC

WELL DONE

**angeldelight** · 22-09-2008, 03:33 PM

WOW TRACY

WELL DONE OUTSTANDING UNDER EYFS THAT IS FANTASTIC AND YOU MUST BE FEELING REALLY PROUD OF YOURSELF

CONGRATULATIONS

ANGEL XXX

**Wendy Woo** · 22-09-2008, 03:35 PM

WOW WELL DONE YOU

PLEASE TELL US WOT U DID AND HOW U DID IT!!!!!

**kiddiwinks** · 22-09-2008, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by twise

Thank goodness...I had my inspection today and I am delighted to report that I got OUTSTANDING in all areas !!!

The big thing with my inspection was inclusion, the sef form, recording starting points and outdoor play areas, they also covered all other areas bit these seemed to be the ones they focused on.

Well done for getting OUTSTANDING,

What is inclusion and the recording starting points. Sorry for sounding thick

**christine e** · 22-09-2008, 03:53 PM

That is fantastic - well done you!!!!!!

Cx

**tulip0803** · 22-09-2008, 04:00 PM

Congratulations

**hbomb1** · 22-09-2008, 04:01 PM

That is fantastic....many congratulations!!!!!

**Jules12Wed** · 22-09-2008, 04:03 PM

Fantastic news - congratulations

**marian** · 22-09-2008, 04:07 PM

wow!!
Well done you!

Marian

**cherry** · 22-09-2008, 04:22 PM

Well Done

What are you going to do to celebrate?

**butterfly** · 22-09-2008, 04:24 PM

congratulations!!!! that's absolutely fantastic!!! Don't forget to tell us your tips especially about starting points!!

**Splish Splosh** · 22-09-2008, 04:25 PM

congratulations well done.

**donnahay0** · 22-09-2008, 04:37 PM

Oh Bravo - you should definately celebrate

**twise** · 22-09-2008, 04:39 PM

Thank you for your kind words.

Two inspectors turned up at 10.00, made sure they signed the log and told them what to do if there was a fire.

First thing was to go round the house on a risk assessment (as per my folder) pointing out the risk and what I do about them. Showed them the smoke alarm,fridge temps, fire drill, toy cleaning files.

Liked my notice board and displays. They then sat while one went through all my policies while the other watched me play with my mindee (I was lucky only had A - 3 year old today).

At the moment we are doing ALL ABOUT ME....the house is covered in pictures of body parts. This week we are doing about the senses. Today was Hearing. I had gathered together tins, wooden spoons, tin lids etc and we made noise!!! I then made popcorn (covers all senses) and then we played a guess what the sound is game on the computer ...I had laminated some pictures such as dog, rain, piano, people laughing and found some sound effects, A had to match the sound to the picture ...inspector liked this game.

During all of this she was asking me questions and A questions. She asked how i measured each individual childs starting points which basically means what they can do when they first start at my setting...i said that i ask parents as many questions as possible then during the first few weeks of a child starting with me I do specific things that give me an indication of what they know such as colours , shapes, scissor control etc.

They asked about inclusion and what I would do if a child in a wheelchair was to want my service...i answered honeatly and i really thought they would have marked me down. As I look after an adult with severe mental and some physical difficulties i am well aware of the need for adapting, however i did say if someone came to me in a wheelchair i could not give the service that they deserved and to be honest i would not want to change my house anymore than it has been already...i did have to keep pointing out that this is my home!!!

They were really impressed with the sef (thankyou Sarah).

They liked the garden and made sugesstions which made my husband nearly combust..such as let the children chalk all over the patio and walls outside.....Paul made some comment about giving the kids a pot of paint and letting them run through the whole of the house!!!!..

.thats when i though omg i've failed.

Overall it was really good, the inspectors were really nice, they didn't give my grading straight away because apparently if they want to give someone outstanding they have to go and discuss with a senior member first to make sure that all aspects are covered.....so when thay left i was really deflated. She phoned me about 1 hour later and told me the good news.

thank the lord its over for 3 years!!!