When do you think I'll have my inspection?

**Rasharoon** · 28-01-2008, 02:08 PM

I've been registered since September 2007. Now not that I want one but when is it likely I'll have my first inspection? Also, as I don't have any children during the day - just 5 after schoolers - how would it work of having Ofsted here as I'm in the kitchen making tea?

**Banana** · 28-01-2008, 02:10 PM

Its normally within 6 months- so anytime soon!!!

You would have to tell them the hours you mind and get them to arrange a visit when they kids are there, otherwise you grading could be affected

x

**sarah707** · 28-01-2008, 02:12 PM

I would think they will come earlier and do the paperwork bits, then stay around to watch you with the children... a lot of the inspection is supposed to about how you interact with the children, so I would suggest on that day you get something really easy to cook, so you can be busy interacting!!

**angeldelight** · 28-01-2008, 02:14 PM

Yes I agree with Lana and Sarah

If you are cooking do something that the children can help with to make it more fun etc - something nice and simple

They will call you first to give you advance warning

Angel xx

son77 · 28-01-2008, 02:15 PM

I was reg in March 07 & still waiting for my inspection.

I so wish they'd hurry up & get it over with!

**LittleAcorns** · 28-01-2008, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by son77

I was reg in March 07 & still waiting for my inspection.

I so wish they'd hurry up & get it over with!

Blimey!!!!! Didnt Shirlwith3 have to wait ages for her first inspection too

I was registered in July and not had mine yet, I had a call to expect my inspection in Dec or Jan, well theyve got 3 days left!!!!! A friend of mine had her inspection last week and I was chopsing to the inspector and she said Id be very lucky to get my inspection now before end of March

**ToyBox** · 01-02-2008, 11:29 PM

Same boat here, I've been registered since May '07 and am still awaiting my first inspection.

**peggy** · 01-02-2008, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rasharoon

I've been registered since September 2007. Now not that I want one but when is it likely I'll have my first inspection? Also, as I don't have any children during the day - just 5 after schoolers - how would it work of having Ofsted here as I'm in the kitchen making tea?

i registered in August 2007, just recently had a call from ofsted to tell me that the inspector will be in touch to inspect but wont be til April! - to be honest i've been on tenderhooks for that call, i wish they would just come and get it over with!!!!!!

As far as i'm aware they will come during the time your minding, i guess all you have to show them is how you safetly supervise them keep them occupied whilst you are preparing their tea - maybe worth thinking of ideas how perhaps they can help you in preparation of their tea??

**deeb66** · 02-02-2008, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by angeldelight

Yes I agree with Lana and Sarah

If you are cooking do something that the children can help with to make it more fun etc - something nice and simple

They will call you first to give you advance warning

Angel xx

Making healthy pizza's is a good one to do....especially if use use loads of healthy vegetables

**berkschick** · 02-02-2008, 07:37 PM

I have only been registered since December 2007 and I had my phone call 2 weeks ago

I had only minded for a total of 5 days at that point! I was told my inspection will be in March sometime.

**sarah707** · 02-02-2008, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by berkschick

I have only been registered since December 2007 and I had my phone call 2 weeks ago

I had only minded for a total of 5 days at that point! I was told my inspection will be in March sometime.

Gosh Debbie - that doesn't seem fair does it?...They must be really organised round your way... some people seem to have to wait for ages!

**berkschick** · 02-02-2008, 11:21 PM

I am busy snapping loads of photos now trying to fill the album so the inspector has something to look at! Still, will be nice to get it over and done with even though I wasnt expecting it till June!

**cher25** · 03-02-2008, 02:34 AM

I have been registered since January 07. Was expecting my inspection to be in the summer. I'm glad it wasn't as i had 2 car accidents and couldn't work at the time. Got my first child in sept 07, and i still haven't heard a thing from ofsted. Think im going to have to ring them.

**LittleMissSparkles** · 03-02-2008, 06:56 AM

I was registered in June 07 and am due my inspection anytime, I had a call to say would be anythime from now to March !!! not long to be on tenderhooks then

**Cheeky Chops** · 04-02-2008, 12:46 PM

I have been registered in Oct 07,but started minding in Jan 08, I havnt had

"THE CALL" but I am expecting it any day soon!! I am sort of possible maybe kind of ready!!!.....!

xxx

**bubbly** · 04-02-2008, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Cheeky Chops

I have been registered in Oct 07,but started minding in Jan 08, I havnt had

"THE CALL" but I am expecting it any day soon!! I am sort of possible maybe kind of ready!!!.....!

xxx

Me too Cheeky Chops. I became registered same time as you. I now just want to get it over and done with and then be able to move on.

**Nix** · 24-02-2008, 03:29 PM

I've been registered since September 2007 too and haven't heard a thing from Ofsted...not sure if I'm ready or not! Keep reading posts on here and doing more stuff to prepare myself!

Would like to get it over and done with and move on...

All the best. x

**nat1664** · 24-02-2008, 04:19 PM

Ive been registered since sept 07 too , I did have a call in Jan to ask what hours and days I was minding but I havent herd a thing YET!!!

**squiggle** · 24-02-2008, 05:08 PM

i have been registered since june 2007 and had a phonecall november time to see if i was minding. not heard anything else from them.

Want to get to it of the way now so may call if i don't hear by the end of the week

Jen x