Ofsted inspection and Christmas!

**judisteve** · 07-12-2010, 02:23 PM

My first graded inspection is next week. I am in a quandry as to whether or not to get all the christmas things up? Any advice??

My concerns: if I don't it will look like I'm not celebrating it. If I do, will I have to risk assess everything? I usually put a string up for all the cards - what will Ofsted's view on that be?? (It will be high up so out of reach but I have heard they can be funny about string?) I also use string to secure my artificial Christmas tree to a table (we don't have floor space for it) so it can't be pulled down! I guess I could cover the string with fabric to make it look like snow??!

I'm pretty happy my paperwork is all ok (I hope anyway!!) My main concern is that I am going to have missed something obvious around the house.

Thanks in advance for any helpful comments/suggestions!!

Also, any ideas for activities to do when she's here with a 4 year old, 2 year old and 9 month old? I know not to try anyhting too adventurous or new but just wondered if anyone had any ideas that really worked well?

Thanks again!!!

**mrsoliver** · 07-12-2010, 05:05 PM

Risk Assessment is your key.

Make sure you put a rationale for why you have the decorations and the benefits - helping young children to respect and value the culture and beliefs of others - as well as the risks.

**sezzle** · 08-12-2010, 06:56 PM

I had my first graded inspection today. I have all my dec's up including tree. I did a standard risk assessment on the tree... risk of fire from lights etc and that was fine. She even said she might copy my colour theme!