Had my full inspection today and pleased to say that all has gone well. very gruelling three hours nearly compared to just under 2 last time. Had 2 three year olds and a 14month old all full on so was shattered by the end of it all but happy that I have been graded "good with very good (??) areas. 2 recommendations which I can't even do much about. 1. Suggesting I look at ways of extending the activities available in the garden around exploring earth, looking for worms allowing kids to experience soil etc. My garden is 25ft by 25ft and I have a dog who wee's and poo's in the garden. I take the children out whenever possible to experience just such activities and we do planting of seeds, potatoes etc. 2. Think of ways of getting parents who are not so interactive with me about diaries etc to become more interactive! Well, that's like taking a horse to water - can't make them do it - believe me I try!

So, can't do too much to change all that which means everything else is great so going to carry on. Bit disappointed that not Outstanding overall again but its down to personalities I think and perceptions by inspectors. Lady was very nice - she has inspected me years ago and registered me when it was social services so I know her quite well and I know she is fastidious.

Told all my parents and they are wonderful - very pleased and a few of them have said that they don't care - I am outstanding as far as they are concerned., That's all that matters:laughing:

a very big well done:clapping::clapping::clapping:
I understand that you must be disappointed at not getting the outstanding again but I am sure you will have improved since your last inspection so it just makes a mockery of the system. The parents of the children you care for all consider you to be outstanding and that is all that really matters.

Hold you head high and A VERY BIG WELL DONE TO YOU
:clapping:

Congratulations! :clapping::clapping:

Congratulations :thumbsup:

:jump for joy:fantastic! :jump for joy:

:thumbsup::clapping:well done you! :clapping::thumbsup:


and I wish these inspectors who say we have to get parents more involved actually tried themselves! some of my parents, whilst they love their children and value what I do, are not interested! end of!

xxx

Well done.:)

Woohoo, thats great news! Congratulations xx:clapping::clapping:

I had mine today too and the focus was on natural resource definitely! I forgot to tell her I was a national trust member!!! Too busy concentrating on the questions and talking to a baby for 2.5 hrs!!!
I also got a good with very very good aspects????!!!!

Well done both!

Well done you !! Some reason they give for not being outstanding are crazy! At the end of the day they can say anything they want to. I had one reason only, parents and others who read my report and look at the reason just laugh!! Ofsted are quickly losing credibility!