I had my first inspection 6 months after registering so it was Jan 10.
I thought it was every 3 years but my Childminding network coordinator said it's 4 or 5 as they are so busy and behind is this right?

Generally within 3 years but there are wide variations across the country - my inspection in March was just over 3 years from the last one, my friend was inspected in January 4 years after her last inspection. There's no way of knowing and grading doesn't seem to make any difference either.

If there is a complaint Ofsted may visit but won't necessarily do a full inspection.

Miffy xx

In our area at the moment they are inspecting around 3 years but lately other minders have had theirs early, a good 3 or 4 months earlier than the 3 years.
I suppose it depends on your area. My inspector said to me last time see you in 2 to 3 years!
It will be 3 years this November since my inspection x

I've not had one for 5 years!

mine was 3 years 3 days!!!!!!! Prospect in our area are working really hard to catch up with everyone before the new cycle of inspections in September!

Mine was 4 years 3 months!

I know they have cut down on the frequency of inspections for schools but I've not heard that this is the case with childminders.

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