Jo Jo
31-10-2011, 10:49 AM
Just had the call, my first inspection is due on the 15th/16th november, im so nervous :eek:
any helpful hints or tips would be very help full :)
Thanks in advance Jo Jo :laughing:
miffy
31-10-2011, 11:22 AM
Double check everything - all paperwork, all your house and garden etc.
Do your sef or have some other way of showing how great you are and how you reflect on what you do - what you are good at, what you could improve.
On the day, try to relax and just be yourself (this is much easier said than done) - act confident even if you don't feel it. Have a couple of activities up your sleeve (not literally :laughing: ) to interest the children in case you need it but otherwise go with the flow.
And don't be afraid to stand up for yourself - this is your one chance for perhaps the next 3/4 years to show how good you are - if you don't agree with the inspector say so and why. Never assume that an inspector will see or have read something - if you need them to know it make sure you tell them.
Good luck - you will be ace!
Miffy xx
Jo Jo
31-10-2011, 02:20 PM
Thanks miffy:thumbsup: , im so nervous im sure i will be fine, the ofsted lady sounded really nice on the phone too.
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