silvermist
16-06-2014, 11:02 AM
It’s Official. I’m Outstanding!

I haven’t been on the forum much lately as I’ve had a lot of family stuff going on but I wanted to share this exciting news with you all while the little ones are sleeping.
I registered as a childminder two years ago and last week I had my first graded inspection.

The inspector arrived at 8.30 am after ringing me the day before giving me three days on which they would be here. I asked to see her ID and I made her a coffee in a lidded mug. She was really friendly and made me feel at ease telling me to carry on as normal and she would just observe and go through paperwork etc. I had a two year old and a nine month old in on that day and the nine month old has only been here a month so is still in the settling in stage.

I had planned various activities for that day but let the children lead. The two year old wanted to do painting and we talked about the colours etc.. The baby sat on the floor with me and built towers using the blocks. Throughout the activities the children and I chatted as normal.

I had already laid out all the learning journals, planning, policies, risk assessments, my newsletters, travelling teddy photo albums, parent feedback questionnaires etc on the table prior to her arrival.

The inspector went through all of it with a fine toothcomb. She then asked me some questions, such as, how do I know children are making good progress? Do I know what to do if I had a Safeguarding concern? She also wanted to see all the relevant certificates such as safeguarding, first aid, training, DBS checks an so on. She then told me she had to make a telephone call and left the house to go to her car. To be honest at that moment I thought something was wrong! She then came back in and said she just had to make some more notes.

After about three and a half hours she said she was ready to give me my feedback and we sat in the playroom with the children sitting on my lap, (my security blanket lol)
The first thing she said was that she had had to make a call to Ofsted as she was grading me Outstanding and that they have to ring them.
Her feedback was extremely positive and she particularly commented on my planning and assessments, the good working relationships I have with the parents, she liked the fact that all the toys in the playroom were accessible to all children and clearly labelled, she also commented on the displays I have on the walls. The one recommendation she gave me was to develop the ‘already inspiring’ outdoor area.
I found the whole process really positive and although I was nervous I soon settled down.

I would like to say a massive thank you to all of you on this forum for all the brilliant advice etc over the last two years and must say a special thanks to Sarah707 for her fabulous ebooks which I feel sure have helped me get my paperwork just right.

Any questions, please ask. xx

Vikki5531
16-06-2014, 11:08 AM
Congratulations! That is fantastic news! Thank-you for the great feedback :)

shortstuff
16-06-2014, 11:22 AM
That is brilliant news xx well done im sure it was very well deserved xx

Hope your family stuff has sorted itself or at least on the way xx

Mrs Scrubbit
16-06-2014, 11:25 AM
WOW! thats brilliant, well done you:excited::happy banana::magnificent:xx

loocyloo
16-06-2014, 11:29 AM
Well done you. That is fantastic x

silvermist
16-06-2014, 11:33 AM
That is brilliant news xx well done im sure it was very well deserved xx

Hope your family stuff has sorted itself or at least on the way xx

We're getting there re the family stuff thank you so much xxx

shortstuff
16-06-2014, 11:34 AM
We're getting there re the family stuff thank you so much xxx

Even better then x nothing can hold you back now xx

hectors house
16-06-2014, 11:39 AM
That's fantastic news - well done, especially when you weren't given much notice, you are obviously more up to date than I am. Thanks for sharing your feedback. :clapping: :clapping:

Mouse
16-06-2014, 11:43 AM
Brilliant news...well done :clapping::clapping:

tulip0803
16-06-2014, 11:47 AM
Congratulations:cheerleader::goodjob:

amylouise867
16-06-2014, 11:51 AM
Congratulations to you - wonderful news :)

SYLVIA
16-06-2014, 11:59 AM
great news. Well done

natlou82
16-06-2014, 12:47 PM
Well Done, it sounds like you've worked really hard to achieve your grade :-)

silvermist
16-06-2014, 12:50 PM
Thank you all so much. Im really pleased xx

k1rstie
16-06-2014, 01:05 PM
Well done you. Thanks for sharing your experience with us

Ripeberry
16-06-2014, 01:08 PM
Well done! Party time! :D :jump for joy::clapping::clapping:

caz3007
16-06-2014, 01:53 PM
Well done on being outstanding.

Hows your daughter doing now xxx

sing-low
16-06-2014, 02:05 PM
Well done, Silvermist! Really thrilled for you. :clapping::clapping:

Kiddleywinks
16-06-2014, 02:58 PM
Chuffed to bits for you Silvermist, well done! xx

bunyip
16-06-2014, 03:44 PM
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Brilliant.

We already knew you were outstanding: why has it taken Ofsted so long to figure it out? :rolleyes:

:D :D :D :goodjob:

tess1981
16-06-2014, 04:02 PM
Great news... I havehave inspection tomorrow morning at 10am all on place feeling very calm maybe I have forgotten something lol

funemnx
16-06-2014, 05:12 PM
Woo Hoo!!! Well done!!! :clapping::jump for joy::clapping::jump for joy:

Mummits
16-06-2014, 05:32 PM
Great News - well done and well-deserved I am sure. :D

lilac_dragon
16-06-2014, 05:50 PM
Well done you!!!

silvermist
16-06-2014, 07:19 PM
Well done on being outstanding.

Hows your daughter doing now xxx

Thank you for asking about my daughter. She is very well and has just completed her first year at college and has been offered a place for next year! She also has an extremely lovely new man in her life so all is well. xxx

Tulip
16-06-2014, 07:19 PM
Wow fantastic, wonderful news :clapping:

silvermist
16-06-2014, 07:21 PM
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Brilliant.

We already knew you were outstanding: why has it taken Ofsted so long to figure it out? :rolleyes:

:D :D :D :goodjob:

Aww thanks Bunyip! xx

silvermist
16-06-2014, 07:23 PM
Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. I do work hard and try my best so im glad it was all worth it. My advice for anyone waiting for their inspection is to just be you, do the usual fab job that you do and try to keep calm. lol xxx

LizP
16-06-2014, 09:28 PM
Well Done! You should be v proud to achieve outstanding on your first grades inspection

Xx

carol cameron
17-06-2014, 09:54 AM
That's a brilliant result. Well done, your hard work has paid off with official recognition. :clapping:

hsav
17-06-2014, 10:08 AM
congratulations well done x

Rubybubbles
17-06-2014, 11:06 AM
So pleased for you well done xxx

smurfette
17-06-2014, 11:48 AM
Good woman delighted for you!!

silvermist
17-06-2014, 02:30 PM
Thank you ladies. Very happy :) xx

mum67
17-06-2014, 02:48 PM
Congratulations, just reading your post made me feel you are an organised easy going and friendly childminder, and to get outstanding when you have family allsorts going on makes you amazing.

:clapping:

Kirstylob
17-06-2014, 03:11 PM
Well done, congratulations. Xxx

nicaukids
17-06-2014, 04:13 PM
Well done you
xx

Bumble Beez
17-06-2014, 05:18 PM
Well done you…time to celebrate :)

miffy
18-06-2014, 06:16 AM
Congratulations - that's a fantastic achievement! :clapping::clapping::clapping:

Miffy xx

silvermist
18-06-2014, 06:54 AM
Thanks again for all your messages x x

LizP
19-06-2014, 07:44 PM
I just wondered if anyone would be kind enough to share photos of their play rooms/area/garden as I am currently researching what works well!?!

Thank you xx

cathtee
19-06-2014, 07:46 PM
Not been on over the last couple of days so missed your post, Well done :clapping::goodjob::clapping:

Thanks for the feedback on what she was looking for, hopefully you will be on here more often missed our little chats x

silvermist
19-06-2014, 08:53 PM
Not been on over the last couple of days so missed your post, Well done :clapping::goodjob::clapping:

Thanks for the feedback on what she was looking for, hopefully you will be on here more often missed our little chats x

Aww ive missed u too hun. Been a trying time lately! I hope to be popping in alot more now xx

The Juggler
20-06-2014, 06:19 AM
well done honey !!xx

mumofone
10-11-2014, 11:28 PM
Well done you must be so pleased :-))
Could you link to the e-books you mention please?

netty
10-11-2014, 11:51 PM
Well done, congratulations. :clapping:x

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