Ive got ofsted coming in march im in process of a manger tidy up movin toys to make more space what exactly do ofstedlook at and to be honest I feel im worrying about what the room looks like and prob shouldnt be ive got my polices ive got to get back from a parent but got a copy of policies to show her what do they look at and what will they want to see as this will be my first inspection and really want to at least get a good what did others get on they first inspection just out of crusity thanks forum :thumbsup:

My advise would be to do the Ofsted Self Evaluation Form, get it sent in on-line well before your inspection is due so they have time to read it. I know some people don't bother with it but it really helped me and it helps get your mind in 'ofsted' mode! My inspector copy&pasted big chunks of my SEF directly into my report so I kind of got to write it myself- perfect! I am hearing people are being told they can not get outstanding on their first inspection, I did but that was before the 2012 inspection changes so not sure what the policy is now.

Are you talking about a pre-registration visit or an inspection?

You need different things in place depending on the type of visit :D

My advise would be to do the Ofsted Self Evaluation Form, get it sent in on-line well before your inspection is due so they have time to read it. I know some people don't bother with it but it really helped me and it helps get your mind in 'ofsted' mode! My inspector copy&pasted big chunks of my SEF directly into my report so I kind of got to write it myself- perfect! I am hearing people are being told they can not get outstanding on their first inspection, I did but that was before the 2012 inspection changes so not sure what the policy is now.

thanks for that bern online and had a look at the form your talkin bout ill def fill that out before hand just so nervous plus looked on the forum which I normally do and found we should have a locked box or something familier with parents info in do everyone have one? trying to get everything sorted and would ofsted look at previous planning sheets weather its me thinking to much or its the same for others but im actually gonna explode I think with the stress and worry x

Are you talking about a pre-registration visit or an inspection?

You need different things in place depending on the type of visit :D

Its my first inspection

the most important thing is that you are calm and natural - the children pick up on your stress and that won't help you! :laughing:

Try to do some evaluation - even if it's not the Ofsted SEF.

This is the Ofsted inspection document -

Ofsted | Are you ready for your inspection? A guide to inspections of provision on Ofsted's Childcare and Early Years Registers (http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/are-you-ready-for-your-inspection-guide-inspections-of-provision-ofsteds-childcare-and-early-years-r)

Good luck! :D