just submitted my SEF

[The Juggler]

well just pressed send hope it doesn't generate an inspection.

I was due on in Feb this year as had one Feb 2009 but I've been told the 3 year cycle 2009/12 doesn't end until September this year.

Anyway it's done now. Been updating it for ages, keeping notes of all my changes. just feels good to get it out of the way

[Mollymop]

I shoul dreally get on and finish my sef, I was due November but have been told ofsted are prioristing all new childminders and ones that haven't been insepcted since the eyfs came in Sept 2008 - so we are not likely to get one til after this Sept when the new EYFS comes in.

I just want my over and done with now while I have the motivation!

[Joda]

Well done! It's a great relief when you click on the 'send' button.

Although tbh I don't know why we bother with the SEF - my inspection is next week and when the inspector rang to arrange it last week she asked me to fill my SEF in - I told her I'd submitted it a couple of months ago. I asked if she would read it before she came to inspect me and she said she would if she had time!

I just feel it was a total waste of time and effort if she doesn't read it as I feel I'm constantly evaluating my practice anyway without filling in Ofsted paperwork!

[sarah707]

A childminder local to me was told she wouldn't get more than satisfactory without a SEF... and that was only last week.

They should read it - if they don't then you should complain!

[The Juggler]

A childminder local to me was told she wouldn't get more than satisfactory without a SEF... and that was only last week.

They should read it - if they don't then you should complain!

i'll sit them down with a shotgun to their head Sarah until they've read every word

[Linda Mc]

[QUOTE=sarah707;1063510]A childminder local to me was told she wouldn't get more than satisfactory without a SEF... and that was only last week.

They should read it - if they don't then you should complain!

I didn't have time to complete my SEF before my first graded inspection today, I explained the reasons why to the OFSTED inspector, she was fine but asked me lots more questions than she may have if I'd completed my SEF.

I got a Good grading at the end of the inspection so I was well chuffed!

[Tatjana]

I didn't fill in a SEF and I got a GOOD grading.

[anita howarth]

well just pressed send hope it doesn't generate an inspection.

I was due on in Feb this year as had one Feb 2009 but I've been told the 3 year cycle 2009/12 doesn't end until September this year.

Anyway it's done now. Been updating it for ages, keeping notes of all my changes. just feels good to get it out of the way

my third inspection last week , i said oh dear i`ve not had any time to fill in my SEF in she said not to bother just have all your files ready, i did she came we all had tea and biscuits , played and she gave me a good and left ..... it wasnt as quick as all that but the SEF she didnt seem to worry about. good job i didnt spend ageson it

[Carol M]

[QUOTE=sarah707;1063510]A childminder local to me was told she wouldn't get more than satisfactory without a SEF... and that was only last week.

Well, with that in mind and the comments of Sir Michael whatever his name is, I think I will retire before my next inspection! ( was due Jan 12) I am slowly losing the will to childmind!!
Carol xx

[miffy]

i'll sit them down with a shotgun to their head Sarah until they've read every word

Miffy xx

[The Juggler]

[QUOTE=Carol M;1064068]

A childminder local to me was told she wouldn't get more than satisfactory without a SEF... and that was only last week.

Well, with that in mind and the comments of Sir Michael whatever his name is, I think I will retire before my next inspection! ( was due Jan 12) I am slowly losing the will to childmind!!
Carol xx

after having read that thread, I'm with you Carol

[Joda]

Just found this statement on a letter from Ofsted regarding the SEF:
"Inspectors will use the self-evaluation form as part of their preparation for inspection".

So, if my inspector hasn't had time to read mine before she comes to inspect me then I will definitely be putting in a complaint!