Just a bit disappointed in myself!
Hello,
I've never posted before, bit of a lurker! There isn't any real question to my post but I'm feeling a bit gutted after my first inspection and wanted to let off to others in the business!
I've been minding for four and a half years and finally had my first inspection on Monday. I must've been missed off the last cycle and have to admit that the longer it's taken to have one the more the worry has built up.
Last weekend I went through all my paperwork which is of course the greatest concern as without having had an inspection before it was hard to know what they would expect to see. I'm find minding children comes easily so wasn't worrying about that side of things. I updated my SEF, made sure my learning journeys looked (and read) really good. Updated all my polices and procedures and overall I felt confident.
On inspection day she read through my paperwork and my mindee was in a fab mood and it all went really well.
At the feedback she said needed to run through a few things, mentioning who I lived with and where. She only mentioned my first daughter and I smiled and said 'and my other daughter (9 month)'. She told me that ofsted weren't aware I'd had another baby and it dawned on me (by the look on her face) that I'd clearly should have told them and it was a big issue. She told me that she was disappointed for me because paperwork and the care I provide met all the child's requirements and I was clearly preparing her for her transition to school but my failure to advice ofsted of a significant change meant she couldn't grade me any higher than requires improvement. I am gutted. I work so hard to take care of my mindee and make sure they are well looked after and stimulated and I messed up on an admin error.
I'm feel very deflated and considering doing something else now. Having read through the definition of Required Improvement is sounds awful and I'd be surprised if anyone ever walks through my door again.
The full report is yet to come through (how long does this usually take?) but I'm dreading it being published :-(
My pride is wounded right now and I've spent the last five days stewing over it.
Sorry for the long post with nothing specific to ask but maybe ranting will help me get over it.
:)