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    Hey everyone...

    Have just come back from my holiday to recieve a call from Mrs Ofsted saying she is coming a week Thurs from 9:30..

    I only mind 1 boy on Thurs who starts at 9:30 but is always 10 mins late.

    I am so so so nervous that I will mess this up.

    I have no idea what to do what to have out and ready for them etc..

    HELP.... PLEASE!!

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    You have time. Make sure all you paper work is up to date. See if you can do your SEF. Make sure th boys learning journal is up to date. Be prepared to answer questions on safe guarding incl how you keep children safe and signs of abuse.

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    I had planned to do my SEF this week so this is now a definate thing for me to do with Mrs O on her way.
    I dont know what activities to have in place to keep him occupied whilst she is here. I tend to do more child led play

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nappers View Post
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    I dont know what activities to have in place to keep him occupied whilst she is here. I tend to do more child led play
    That sounds fine. Try not to worry, you'll do great

    Miffy xx
    Keep smiling!

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    Child led play is fine, that is what I did today.

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    Agree with other child led play fine - and if what mindee used to he will be more relaxed as normal routine for him.

    Don't forget to talk out loud so Ofsted can here what is going on even if they are sat reading documents.


    Penny

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    Good advice already given, good luck hun.

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    Good luck! I hope all goes well for your inspection. Hx

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    sorry newbie here...what's SEF? (search came back with nothing...)
    Sorry

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    Quote Originally Posted by jackieab53d View Post
    sorry newbie here...what's SEF? (search came back with nothing...)
    Sorry
    Self evaluation Form- To reflect on and review your setting etc.

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    Well its the eve of my inspection and I doubt i will get any sleep as so many things are running through my head right now!
    I have gone through everything so many times and have made sure the place is nice and tidy maybe gone a bit ott on the cleaning.. I am sure the inspector will not be looking in my wardrobe, but i felt the need to tidy it up anyway.
    I am pretty sure i have all the paperwork in place but i cant help thinking i have missed something. I feel sick from it all.
    Well I am off to bed now and hopefully will get some shut eye before the big event tomorrow

    Wish me luck everyone and thank you for all your help.

    Ohh one question if any one is still up, do you get your grade there and then or do you have to wait?

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    Good luck with your inspection today, I have had the call to ask times and dates etc now just waiting for inspector to call. Let us know how it goes.

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    Good luck!
    Possibly you're through it by now, let us know how it goes!

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    Hey,

    Mrs O has left now and I have just finished lunch for the children so thought I would let you know how it went.

    Mrs O was so nice, it was the same lady who did my pre reg inspection so she sort of already knew my set up etc.

    Only 1 recommendation about being a bit more specific on my next steps but apart from that I am very pleased with my 1st inspection.

    I was so nervous though until i opened the door and saw it was the same lady then i just relaxed so much

    Thanks for everyones help

 

 

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