******My First Ofsted Inspection*******

[wellybelly]

Hello all,

I just had my first Ofsted insptection on Tuesday and after 5 and a half hours of pure stress, the inspector awarded me Outstanding!

I am so so happy, I cried and cried and cried and still feel Im on the ceiling. I cannot believe it and all the hard work has been totally worth it.

But I dont think I would have got it without all the support from this forum. Ive got so much inspiration, ideas and knowledge from this site. And talking to people who understand how hard and stressful our job can be at times is invaluable. I cant say thank you enough especially to angel delight and Jen. A few childminders in my area think of other childminders as competition, but this site just proves that working together sharing ideas and being supportive to each other is beneficial for all our settings.

Thank you to this site and everyone who uses it, I could'nt have done it without you guys x x x x x x x x x

[LOOPYLISA]

Well done you x

[avril]

That's fantastic well done

[caza]

Congratulations

[Blaze]

Congratulations!

A word of warning...I too got Outstanding on my first inspection...the minders in my area sound like the minders in your area...they all got their noses very put out of place & made malicious complaints, so just be careful!

[wellybelly]

I have tried to work with them but I just dont think they like new ideas or change. Its a same because I would really like to get on.

[Blaze]

I have tried to work with them but I just dont think they like new ideas or change. Its a same because I would really like to get on.

Same...I was actually told that I made them look bad because I did too much!

[crazybones]

Congratulations. That is wonderful news.

[wellybelly]

I just get ignored in the playground and its awful but maybe if we worked together we would all achieve better outcomes. I like to get fresh eyes on things and would much rather someone tell me where I am going wrong.

[Blaze]

LOL...just as well you found the forum then!

Anyway...enough talk about other minders...make sure you celebrate...you should be very proud!

[angeldelight]

I am so pleased for you Katie

you deserve it

God I bet you thought it was never going to end she was there a long time !

Well done to you - I would ignore the other minders in your area you have us now !!!

Well done hope you are going to celebrate over the weekend

Angel xxx

[wellybelly]

Thanks Angel x

[jmoff]

oh wow! Clever you!

5 1/2 hours!!

Jx

[katickles]

Well done - fantastic!!!!

[sarah707]

How long

Congratulations!!

[ChocolateChip]

Well done Katie, fantastic!!

After that long an inspection you certainly deserve 'outstanding'!!!
Don't let the locals get you down, they're obviously jealous of your fabulous setting!

[foxy lady]

hi congrtaulations
i too got outstanding on my first inspection, i am the only childminder in my area as i live in a small village so not much comp.
my inspection was just under 4 hours and that was plenty long enough

[miffy]

Fantastic Katie - well done

Please ignore all small-minded jealous childminders - they are not worth getting upset over.

You will gets lots of support here

miffy xx

[Delly]

Well done you Katie, you deserve it !!..

[charleyfarley]

Well done Katie You deserve it

Carol xx