....... and i'm absolutely bricking it!!

God, I hope it goes well and quickly. Only have one child as my son is out so hope that doesn't go against me and it looks too easy....

Wish me luck!

Good luck, I am sure you will do great, i think when the time comes my little one will be going to her uncles :blush:

lets us knwo how you get on

Goodluck :thumbsup:

I'm sure you will be fine

Good look vibes being sent to you

Angel xxx

Good Luck, although I am sure you will be fine!

Let us know how it goes!

O.M.G I feel so nervous for you....why do we get like this? Good Luck..... :panic:

Thanks everyone. I got a GOOD in all areas which is nice but I was hoping for some Outstandings as I have worked super, super hard and feel like I excel in some areas. It's cool for a first graded inspection though :):)

It went really smoothly and we talked lots and lots about all aspects. She didn't look too much at my paperwork (which I ended up shoving under her nose as I spent ages on it) as she said my SEF was detailed enough to prove I was doing what I should be (thanks to Sarah707 for her e-book!). I am really annoyed that you can only get a satisfactory for working with other settings even though my babies don't go to any other settings, but hey-ho.

I just need to relax a bit now so my nerves can settle........

Well done you :clapping::jump for joy::clapping:

Just remember though another day another inspector and you may well have got those outstandings that you were hoping for. I firmly believe that the inspection process is a bit of a lottery.

Now celebrate!:jump for joy:

Cx

Well done thats brill, Good is a great grading for first inspection. Sometimes I hate being outstanding because you are constantly worrying that people are watching you and waiting for you to slip up and the biggest worry is the fear of being down graded :panic: So enjoy your 'Good' :clapping::clapping:

Well done you :clapping::jump for joy::clapping:

Just remember though another day another inspector and you may well have got those outstandings that you were hoping for. I firmly believe that the inspection process is a bit of a lottery.

Now celebrate!:jump for joy:

Cx

Christine is right, I strongly agree :D

:clapping::clapping:well done you. don't forget GOOD means strong practice in those areas :thumbsup:

Thanks - yes I agree, it must be hard maintaining an Outstanding. I am happy with my Good, the word just doesn't seem to convey how much work we do.

They should use gradings like 'Brill' and 'Awesome' and 'Amazing' which reflect how hard we work - that would be much more fun :D

Congrats :clapping::clapping::clapping: great grade - I think i prefer your version of the gradings :D

COngratulations :clapping: x

Well done on your inspection:clapping:

Well done:thumbsup:

Well done xx

Well done thats brill, Good is a great grading for first inspection. Sometimes I hate being outstanding because you are constantly worrying that people are watching you and waiting for you to slip up and the biggest worry is the fear of being down graded :panic: So enjoy your 'Good' :clapping::clapping:

My next inspection will be in 2013 and I'm not really bothered about being downgraded as being 'Outstanding' doesn't bring extra work. But I did it for myself more than anything else. As long as you are happy that you've done your best and parents are happy. What more do you need? :)
The children and parents are our clients not Ofsted.

Well done Pandypops :clapping::jump for joy:

Congratulations.....I also agree Inspections are a Lottery.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

xx

Well done! :clapping:

Congratulations!!

To get a 'Good' grading it really does show you've been working hard, even though it may not sound it!

:thumbsup:

Well done huns. Wasnt as bad as it seems... :)

hey im having my first inspection in just over a week, any advice would be great, what sort of things are they asking of you, for the grade good or outstanding.

i would love as much feedback and advice as possible xkatx