I actually cried after they rang. I am panicing soo much. what activities should i do with the one year old, Have I remembered everything ,I dont think I will sleep until its over!!

I know it's hard but don't panic! Look at it as an opportunity to show yourself and your setting and the service you provide. Make sure you have and know your policies and procedures, especially safeguarding and complaints. Have your certificate and ofsted poster on show. Have you done a sef, my inspector needed to ask me very little due to being able to read mine. Make sure you can explain/show how you monitor children's development and move them forward. Give the parents a questionnaire or get them to jot down a few words about how they find your setting, how you work with them etc.... Make sure your risk assessments are up to date, dated and named or signed. Activity wise, do what you usually do, make sure you have toys and resources that the child likes so they are less likely to get bored or play up. I am sure you know all of this already but make sure you have all your permission forms, medication book, accident/incident book and attendance book up to date. Make sure you have everything you want to show ready on the table so you do not need to look for anything. Be confident in your service and don't be afraid to discuss anything you don't agree with or are unsure about. Good luck, let us know how you get on.:thumbsup:

aww dont cry!!ofsted are not that bad!Is it your first inspecton?I havnt had one snce 2008 and would quite like one soon please!cant stand the waiting!x

I know it's hard but don't panic! Look at it as an opportunity to show yourself and your setting and the service you provide. Make sure you have and know your policies and procedures, especially safeguarding and complaints. Have your certificate and ofsted poster on show. Have you done a sef, my inspector needed to ask me very little due to being able to read mine. Make sure you can explain/show how you monitor children's development and move them forward. Give the parents a questionnaire or get them to jot down a few words about how they find your setting, how you work with them etc.... Make sure your risk assessments are up to date, dated and named or signed. Activity wise, do what you usually do, make sure you have toys and resources that the child likes so they are less likely to get bored or play up. I am sure you know all of this already but make sure you have all your permission forms, medication book, accident/incident book and attendance book up to date. Make sure you have everything you want to show ready on the table so you do not need to look for anything. Be confident in your service and don't be afraid to discuss anything you don't agree with or are unsure about. Good luck, let us know how you get on.:thumbsup:

Thanks so much for your advice I will go through your list and check i have done everything, I will let you know how I get on

No problem! If you look in the inspections part of the forum you will find lots of advice and tips. Have you got a copy of your local safeguarding board leaflet and the "What to do if..." abuse booklet? There is also a new ofsted poster you can download which has their new address on.