On course few questions

[adedwards68]

In my area it £4.50-£5.00

Did safeguarding last night, hope I'm never in that situation, that was my wk 7.

[benandjerrys]

Writing out policies today, but got fed up! So I'll go back to them later. I got rid of all my pre school toys so having to start again. I'll get a few things but I will explain to ofsted that ill get more when I start minding, it seems pointless buying loads of baby things if I don't end up minding a baby and visa versa.
We haven't really had any homework on our course, just reading relevant literature. One week left, yeah and also found out that all ofsted want is the cert of attendance I thought is was the cert we got when we take the exam. Apparently you don't need to do the exam but I will anyway.

Hi, How do you know that ofsted only want cert of attendence? Have you spoke to them? Only asking because im in the same boat, Iv filled the forms out but scared to post them incase ofsted want to do the pre reg but iv not had the certificate...

[benandjerrys]

I know it is all so slow going, making sure you cover everyhting. My course tonight is on safeguarding. So not looking forward to that one. week five though. cant believe how fast it is going? cant wait to get started . dreading the ofsted visit and that is nowhere in sight.

still got to sort toys i have. im not buying baby toys either until i know i need them.

what are you going to charge?
i was think £4 and then £3.80 for siblings

Hi Karen, Iv been bidding on toy bundles on ebay, am def not buying new after giving away all my own childrens toys. Im on the safeguarding tomorrow then its just the cypop to complete.

[teacakepenguin]

I started my course early Dec and should be starting on Monday.

Speak to the person who runs your course. There are many things that must be done, and some vary from area to area.

My early years lady was amazingly helpful, but even with xmas happening therefore a couple of weeks break it has still taken me about 3 months, with doing child protection and first aid and food hygiene etc...

[adedwards68]

Hi, How do you know that ofsted only want cert of attendence? Have you spoke to them? Only asking because im in the same boat, Iv filled the forms out but scared to post them incase ofsted want to do the pre reg but iv not had the certificate...

My tutor told us that all ofsted require is the certificate that says we have attended all sessions
I also phoned ofsted and they told me that you can send your form to them as long as you have done, started or be booked onto a course

[adedwards68]

My tutor told us that all ofsted require is the certificate that says we have attended all sessions
I also phoned ofsted and they told me that you can send your form to them as long as you have done, started or be booked onto a course

I'm assuming that ofsted won't actually visit you until you have finished the course, but it does mean that the disclosures, references etc are under way

[benandjerrys]

I'm assuming that ofsted won't actually visit you until you have finished the course, but it does mean that the disclosures, references etc are under way

I really hope that is true, this is my dilemma, what if I send my forms of and everything is fine and they want to come out for the pre reg inspection and I havent got the cert for the cypop course? Im expecting crbs and health dec to take a while but if they are very straightforward it might be too soon. Have googled it over and over but cant find anything concrete. Iv just done week five out of 8 week cypop course.

[shortstuff]

If you havent received the cert yet you tell them this when they phone to make the appointment. They will then tell you if they will come or need to wait. Hth

[adedwards68]

I really hope that is true, this is my dilemma, what if I send my forms of and everything is fine and they want to come out for the pre reg inspection and I havent got the cert for the cypop course? Im expecting crbs and health dec to take a while but if they are very straightforward it might be too soon. Have googled it over and over but cant find anything concrete. Iv just done week five out of 8 week cypop course.

Send an enquiry to Ofsted if you're still unsure and want peace of mind

[benandjerrys]

Send an enquiry to Ofsted if you're still unsure and want peace of mind

I have just rang ofsted and they have told me to send evrything off and if I havent got the cypop cert then as long as they know iv completed it it should be fine. I will get a letter of attendence from the college. They also said if its within their time scale of 12 weeks could put the pre reg off till iv got the cert. Feel soo much better now, right i better get to the post office

[adedwards68]

Great! Good luck with it all

[Karen1]

Right there is so much to do. My to do list keeps growing and I feel a bit overwhelmed. I am really hoping to be ready for my inspection when i finish my course at the end of april.- six weeks away! eeekkkk

i have just got my crb forms signed. there seems to be so many people to ask for references and verifying. wondering how long the crbs take to get sorted?
posting cheque for fee monday?
chasing health form on tuesday (as doctor back in then)
redecorating bedroom, as really needed it.- am currently in middle of it now- as one son at grandmas for the day, other is helping!!!
doing photos for the toy boxes- that i still need to fully sort.
sorting out some a sort of daily chart and routine for the children to stick on, felt boards?
resources- may join the scrapstore
displays- where and how are you going to display the ofsted certificate- as really dont want it just stuck on the wall in the lounge?
feel like i dont have enough storage- are you all just using those plastic boxes you can buy
got to sort policies into a booklet
finish business plan
finish last task of course
book keeping- have no idea how to do accounts- anyone know of cheap online course or book to learn?

i have childminder support worker coming next wednesday to give me a few tips hopefully on what i still need to do to get up todate and ready-will let you all know

Does anyone else feel like their list is growing- have a missed anything off?

when registered- advertising, leaflets. are you getting business cards- are they worth it? will i get children.

OMG feel completely overwhelmed. now its easter, so will probably slow everything down as well.

how is everyone else getting on?
karen

[Rachael's stars]

Right there is so much to do. My to do list keeps growing and I feel a bit overwhelmed. I am really hoping to be ready for my inspection when i finish my course at the end of april.- six weeks away! eeekkkk

i have just got my crb forms signed. there seems to be so many people to ask for references and verifying. wondering how long the crbs take to get sorted?
posting cheque for fee monday?
chasing health form on tuesday (as doctor back in then)
redecorating bedroom, as really needed it.- am currently in middle of it now- as one son at grandmas for the day, other is helping!!!
doing photos for the toy boxes- that i still need to fully sort.
sorting out some a sort of daily chart and routine for the children to stick on, felt boards?
resources- may join the scrapstore
displays- where and how are you going to display the ofsted certificate- as really dont want it just stuck on the wall in the lounge?
feel like i dont have enough storage- are you all just using those plastic boxes you can buy
got to sort policies into a booklet
finish business plan
finish last task of course
book keeping- have no idea how to do accounts- anyone know of cheap online course or book to learn?

i have childminder support worker coming next wednesday to give me a few tips hopefully on what i still need to do to get up todate and ready-will let you all know

Does anyone else feel like their list is growing- have a missed anything off?

when registered- advertising, leaflets. are you getting business cards- are they worth it? will i get children.

OMG feel completely overwhelmed. now its easter, so will probably slow everything down as well.

how is everyone else getting on?
karen

Karen you sound just like me and my pre reg is on wed morning :-/ im running round like a headless chicken, I think my house is in order and safe, I just dont understend just what will be expected paperwork wise for my registration visit, I also use normal clear plastic boxes that iv lables and have a lot of ikea expedit storage x

[Karen1]

Good luck on wed for the per reg Rachel. Let us know how it goes.

Just got health form back 2 weeks 2 days and £40

Gp put on there that I had pnd in 2011! Now really worried they will say no! I am perfectly fine now-my second son was born very ill and it was for a short time. I also work in a nursery and no problems. Worrying now will all be for nothing

Just waiting for crbs to come back .and these forms and to finish the course at end of April.

Getting upto date now slowly but still a to do list!

Karen

[Ballette]

I had pnd Karen and am still taking anti-depressants but Ofsted were OK with this. So long as you are honest about it and upfront, they'll probably just ask for a few more details. I remember being worried sick that they'd say I couldn't mind but everything turned out fine and I've been registered for 3 1/2 years now

[Karen1]

Thanks for that ballette. I'm worried they will say no, but I am ok. Will worry until clear though.

Thanks again. K

[Karen1]

Hi
Waiting for childminding support worker to come and give me tips
She was due yesterday and. Cancelled ten mins before.i was annoyed as house clean kids sat doing tasks.
Today house is not so clean and kids fed up of waiting in.
I know it's not foster but still worried that I will not b able to childmind. Just want to get started. 4 more weeks of course to go and waiting on crbs before they can even visit. Just want the waiting over and get started.
K

[caz3007]

Karen, I registered in 2006 and prior to that had depression and was on anti depressants due to the situation I was in at the time. I put a covering letter in with my medical form to Ofsted explaining the circumstances and no one even asked about it. I dont know if its any different now as that was pre-EYFS, but in my view it cant do any harm x

[Karen1]

Thanks caz. Its all a bit daunting and I still worry that there will be a stigma to it, but as i am now 'ok' I am hoping it is all fine. probably worrying over nothing, like you said. thanks for your reply though-good to know that others are registered too. thanks

[benandjerrys]

Good luck on wed for the per reg Rachel. Let us know how it goes.

Just got health form back 2 weeks 2 days and £40

Gp put on there that I had pnd in 2011! Now really worried they will say no! I am perfectly fine now-my second son was born very ill and it was for a short time. I also work in a nursery and no problems. Worrying now will all be for nothing

Just waiting for crbs to come back .and these forms and to finish the course at end of April.

Getting upto date now slowly but still a to do list!

Karen

Hi Karen, The doc has got my health form as we speak, its been two weeks now. I have had to declare a very bad slipped disc I had 18 months ago and also 2 yrs ago I had 4 months of with stress due to fighting the L/A for a special school for my son. Dreading reading what the doc has put on the form but im just going to see it as another hoop to jump through. Got loads of homework to do as kids have drove me mad these easter holidays! My garden is half sorted but still need to sort the house out, I work better under pressure I cant wait for monday when the kids go back and peace is restored then I will ring ofsted and ask them for an update on everything.