i had my inspection on 13/10 and all went really well and i received good in all areas and as i had only been following the eyfs for 4 weeks (as i was away for 2 weeks in sept , and i have not yet done any training) , i know i should of started it sooner but wanted to do the training first and my DO said i was doing everything anyway with the daily diaries , so during my inspection she asked what information i share with the childs pre- school / school etc (both kids started new settings in sept), i said i discuss any events /incidents with their key-worker if the need arises and any information is recorded in their diary and or discussed with parents, i had also already done 1 obs per child when she came, so i was abit shocked when i received my report and it said this:

However, equal focus is not given to all aspects of the curriculum and the childminder does not seek input about children's educational progress from other key practitioners such as their pre-school key person, to support her planning.

what is that about ? do they expect me to meet with their key-worker to talk about their educational progress when i probably know more than they do having looked after the child for the last 2 years, also it implies that my planning should be based around the pre-school and school activities rather than be child led, how can i do that when i collect children from 3 different settings, also i was a bit annoyed that i received it in the post wed and it was published on fri, i thought they had to give you time to read it and appeal if you didnt agree with any part of it ,:mad:

i just wondered what everyone else thought,

Well done for getting a good for your inspection that is brilliant

If you are not happy with the report then you should complain I know I would

Still a very well done to you

I have removed your reg number ( anyone can read this area of the forum and you may not want it on display )

If you want to add your link to your report I can do it for you just pm me

Angel xx

If you are unhappy with that section I would challenge it. Put in an appeal.

If you don't then this is visible to anyone wanting to check your Ofsted for future placement.

Good luck

Congratulations I think you did really well. I can understand you being miffed because I bet the school etc won't be asked what they've done to work in conjuction with you. So I would give them a call and see if you can get it changed slightly.

However I also know that if the inspectors don't pick you up on something they would get in trouble as they have to give you something to work on iyswim and so if that is all they could find then you must be doing something right.

Sara

I think sometimes the Ofsted - speak wording makes things sound worse than they actually are.

All the inspector is trying to say is...

Make sure when you are planning that you include all 6 areas of learning and devleopment equally...

And

Continue your good practice of contacting other settings and working together with them for the good of the child...

Your report is very good and these are doable objectives ready for next time you are inspected.

I just wish they'd use plain English :(

I have devised a letter agreed by parents for me to hand into nursery to say that I am now required to provide care according to the early years foundation stage provisions for children up to the age of 5 - this includes sharing information with other eyfs professionals. it states that parents/carers have given me permission to discuss concerns regarding their child's development etc. I then ask the nursery to acknowledge receipt of this correspondence this is proof to ofsted that I have made contact with the nursery. if you would like a copy of the correspondence you can email me clairethechildmider@googlemail.co.uk