Would I only get satisfactory

[princessj29]

The lady at my pre-reg briefing said that if, when Ofsted came to visit, I had no mindees then the most i could get was 'satisfactory'. I have one guaranteed mindee for when I am registered, who will be 11 months old and part-time. What if by then he is still my only mindee, and Ofsted come on one of the days he is not there? Will I still only be able to get 'satisfactory'?

[mrsb]

I think they have changed it and make syre they now inspect when a child is there. They ring you before hand anyway to ask what days you will be unavailable so they should only come when you have a child - theorhetically anyway:rolleyes: :)

[Ripeberry]

Ofsted will ask you what days you are minding and come on that day. Would be unfair not to!

[barbarella68]

Can't you borrow this child for the day and don't charge,is this allowed?:)

[Pauline]

It is true you will only get satisfactory but they will ty to set the inspection to when you have children whenever possible. :)

[princessj29]

Thanks for your answers. So, so long as I make sure he's there I can get better than satisfactory even with just him (and my daughter) there?

[barbarella68]

I think so, just ask if you can borrow him.Tell the parents it's to get him use to you and to appease(thats a bit word for me) Ofsted.:)