Variations

[buzzy bee]

I seem to have asked for quite a few of these, and I'm just wondering if I'm going to have a big red flag put up on my records because of it?! And if it will affect my chances of being granted one?

[Mouse]

If you ask for several variations Ofsted may visit you. It's not to do a full inspection, but just to have a chat and make sure you've got all the basics in place.

A cm friend of mine had had several variations and had an inspector visit. The inspector was only there for half an hour. SHe just had a quick look round the house and a quick check on the attendance register & risk assessments. It wasn't anything to worry about (though of course my friend did worry )