Hi everyone,
Just wondered if anyone could help.

I had a strange phone call today, it was Ofsted asking what care I give,if I give overnight, weekend care afterschool.

I was so surprised that he called that I answered questions and didnt ask why.

I am new to childminding and have had an inspection already in Jan which was graded good.

I phoned Ofsted and they said they have no record of this.

I'm stressing now wondering what it is all about. I didnt give him any personal information though, I would never do that.

Has anyone else had a similar experience? :eek:

Sometimes when you are newly registered they do call to update your records. At the moment they do seem to be making lots of calls updating their records. I would'nt worry too much.

I hope that's all it is. I have been wondering if they intend to come again for the 10% random check. The Ofsted inspector did warn they might.

Oh well will try not to think about it.

Thank you for your reply and advice.:)

There was a similar thread a few days ago and a few responses from members who had had similar calls this was reassuring to know because I support a childminder who had also had a call like this and I was able to get in touch with her and tell her that others had been contacted.

Don't worry I really believe it was a genuine routine call with nothing to worry about.

Cx

I got the same phonecall last week,They asked me the same when i asked why they needed to know.They said it was because the inspector hadnt put in the report.

Ihope this is genuine.U got me worried now.I am going to ring ofsted tomorrow.Will let u know the out. :eek:

I have just now had a phone call too. Am worried am going to have a random inspection but only just had one in Feb! Don't think I could take another one...

I had that phonecall a couple of days ago.

I was told it was just to update records. I did find it a bit odd as I only had my inspection a couple of months ago and I thought the inspector would have had all that info. They did ask if I do overnight care - surely they should know I don't as I'm not registered for it!

I didn't tell them which days I work, just that I work 3 days a week and that it varies as it's shiftwork, so I guess they won't spring a surprise inspection on me as they don't actually know when I work...I hope!