My top tips are
- do you SEF
- Know signs of abuse
- Know what to do if you suspect abuse
- Be brave to argue points, I think I argued myself out of getting a satisfactory today as I said I used common sense when she said I did not have written down who had legal guardianship if the children.
- Get all your paperwork clearly labelled
- Talk to the children all the time as even if she is in the other room she can hear and makes notes on everything. (obvious really)
- Have your back door open so they can free flow through the house.
- State the obvious

HTH x

Thank you for bothering to write down your tips - sure it will help those about to have an inspection.

Also well done on your inspection grade

Penny :)

Well done and thank you.:)

Thank you....Mrs O due next Wednesday so every little helps :) :) Well done on your grade :thumbsup:

Thank you for that, i am playing the waiting game now knowing that they will be calling soonish, i hope.

Well done! Thanks for your tips. :) Hx

Well done on your grade:clapping: and thank you for sharing:)

Marian x

Thank you....Mrs O due next Wednesday so every little helps :) :) Well done on your grade :thumbsup:

and me!!

I think im ready !!

just need to have a good look at SEF

good luck everyone with inspections coming up :)

Top tips from me:

make sure parents have signed to say WHO has parental responsibility.

complete SEF ( not a requirement, but it does help)

make sure all paperwork up to date and correct

make sure your everyday practice is inclusive and covers diversity ( disabilities/ culture/ race etc)

have a fire drill log

have a complaints folder with blank forms for complaints if ever parents need one and for any correspondence with ofsted if the need arises.

thats all I can think of from my experiences today.

I hope that helps with ayone waiting for their inspection

Sara :clapping: