Katiekoo
13-04-2011, 03:33 PM
Yey! I had my first inspection today and it was very stressful preparing but she was lovely. I have been worrying about getting caught out by one or other bit of paperwork. But overall I got GOOD, I am so relieved!
I was extremely happy until I realised how close I'd got to being outstanding! Shock! The only area she said that wasn't outstanding was the continual professional development which she said she couldn't give me outstanding as it was my first inspection and very hard to prove anything continuous in just a few months. Is that correct? I thought all grades would be up for grabs no matter how long you'd been childminding. Seems rather prejudiced to exclude new folk from being outstanding.
Plus I feel that I have proven my commitment to ongoing development - I have done three additional courses extra to the compulsory ones, plus I have applied for the CYPW qualification, and joined the local network - what else could I do at this point to prove I am commited to development?
I didn't argue - was just pleased it was over :p
Anyway it won't spoil my delight that it's all over and I am officially GOOD! :clapping:
I was extremely happy until I realised how close I'd got to being outstanding! Shock! The only area she said that wasn't outstanding was the continual professional development which she said she couldn't give me outstanding as it was my first inspection and very hard to prove anything continuous in just a few months. Is that correct? I thought all grades would be up for grabs no matter how long you'd been childminding. Seems rather prejudiced to exclude new folk from being outstanding.
Plus I feel that I have proven my commitment to ongoing development - I have done three additional courses extra to the compulsory ones, plus I have applied for the CYPW qualification, and joined the local network - what else could I do at this point to prove I am commited to development?
I didn't argue - was just pleased it was over :p
Anyway it won't spoil my delight that it's all over and I am officially GOOD! :clapping: