OFSTED to clear the record

[hummingbird2014]

Right guys who have been told by there LA that u need PLI and ICO ready for your pre reg visit (I was told this as well). I rang ofsted an they said u do not need ICO but an understanding of what it is and that u will need it at some point. Also PLI a written quote is required HOWEVER u need to speak to your inspector when they ring if this is ok. As we all know and she acknowledged this as well they are all different! So thought I should let u guys know xxx

[Chatterbox Childcare]

I find this whole situation comical - I thought to get PLI you needed your Ofsted number?

[Charmaine86]

I didn't have my Insurance in place till after my inspection and they was fine with this as you need your ofsted number x

[rickysmiths]

I agree no insurance company will issue PLI insurance unless they have proof you are a Reg Childminder.

So glad we don't have any DO with the rubbish you here that they talk on here!!!

[Simona]

I agree no insurance company will issue PLI insurance unless they have proof you are a Reg Childminder.

So glad we don't have any DO with the rubbish you here that they talk on here!!!

152 LAs with 152 individual interpretations and conflicting advice...I wonder who trains these DOs to dish out such useless support? but I also wonder at the conflicting advice often given by the Ofsted helpline
And some LAs want to become an agency?

We may need to raise such issues at OBC again

Hummingbird...if you intend to become a member of any of the representing associations I would suggest you give them a ring regarding your PLI
If not and you will go with Morton Michel...give them a call and see what they say

I would have thought we need ICO membership because the minute we have children on roll we handle data
let us know what comes out
Good luck

[Vikki5531]

I got my PLI through Pacey the day after my Pre-Reg visit (I didn't have my Ofsted registration number because I hadn't received my certificate at that stage), and my PLI certificate was available to download from their website. They now give you 90 days to provide your registration number :)

[hummingbird2014]

152 LAs with 152 individual interpretations and conflicting advice...I wonder who trains these DOs to dish out such useless support? but I also wonder at the conflicting advice often given by the Ofsted helpline And some LAs want to become an agency? We may need to raise such issues at OBC again Hummingbird...if you intend to become a member of any of the representing associations I would suggest you give them a ring regarding your PLI If not and you will go with Morton Michel...give them a call and see what they say I would have thought we need ICO membership because the minute we have children on roll we handle data let us know what comes out Good luck

I am going with MM and printed a quote of. I think it's hard enough with variations in ofsted alone never mind the LAs as well. It's amazing how anyone can get registered or even be awarded outstanding in their inspections with such conflicting advise. Xx