Inspection when giving up
A friend is giving up childminding after over 20 years and many inspections.
Her last inspection had a gap of 6 years since the one before - way too long a gap. She has now had a call, less than 2 years since then to say they are coming despite the fact she told them she is finishing in the summer and only working 3 days a week now as she nannies on other days. also got a holiday in that time.
Can't help thinking it's crazy - i know it's another cycle of inspections but what a waste of money - chances are she will have stopped before she gets her certificate and considering how long she was left last time she is feeling a bit peeved.
Is there any way to avoid it? Will Ofsted see sense?