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Post by button68 on Oct 7, 2007 13:27:36 GMT
Well it is my Ofsted pre-reg inspection tomorrow  (in 23 hours to be exact - not that I'm counting/panicing  ) My Development Worker came on friday to check I was ready and to put me through my paces a bit. She picked up on a few things (Big thanks to Angeldelight who helped clarify B23  ) one being me not having a Cleaning Schedule in place. Can someone give me some idea as to what and how often things should be done. As a mum I bung soft toys in the wash when they are grubby and bung all the plastic toys in the bath for a scrub-down when the mood takes me - I guess this isn't what the inspector wants to hear! Thanks Mandy xx |
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Post by jennifer on Oct 7, 2007 14:28:07 GMT
hi mandy
i had my pre reg last tuesday and was never asked about cleaning scedule!. ofsted just checked the rooms i was going to be using and asked me a few questions about standards. i didnt even have toys or any of the saftey equiptment that we need, all i gave her was a wish list
good luck xxx
jenn
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Post by mel on Oct 7, 2007 18:07:53 GMT
Make a list of all the jobs that you do around the house on a regular basis and make a chart / tick list. Make weekly, monthly and daily cleaning sections to it so that you can tick off what has been done eg hoovering each day after mindees have gone, sterilising plastic baby toys once a month, disinfectant in toilet at end of each day
Mel x
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Post by button68 on Oct 7, 2007 19:06:28 GMT
Ahhh! thanks Mel it was the toys I was particularly worried about i.e. weekly/monthly
I'll have a go at that list tonight
Mandy xx
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Post by fruitbat on Oct 7, 2007 19:20:47 GMT
Good luck with your pre reg inspection.
I've never been asked to produce a cleaning schdule. But I think I need one! A tick sheet for daily, weekly and monthly jobs sounds good. I think you'd include things like daily floor cleaning, daily toilet cleaning, tidying/checking toys and cleaning them (I check toys are safe as I tidy and clean them monthly), cleaning fridge (?) as well as normal cleaning tasks.
Fruitbat
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Post by miffy on Oct 7, 2007 19:49:39 GMT
Good luck with your pre-reg visit Mandy.
Let us know how it goes
Miffy
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Post by angeldelight on Oct 7, 2007 19:53:43 GMT
Glad to have helped with the B23
Cleaning Schedule - well keep it simple and use your common sense really
I do not use it but I am sure I have a tick sheet somewhere
Like I said though common sense
Jenn you hit the nail on the head really your pre - reg is all about being prepared
You say you did not have toys or the saftey equipment - good point because that is what they are there for TO TELL YOU WHAT YOU DO NEED - the whole point of a pre - reg meeting of course
Do not panic and personally If I were you I would forget about the cleaning Schedule for the time being and concentrate on things that you should be doing tomorrow
Remember though if you do not have equipment at the moment that you show you are aware of what you need and WHY
Good luck let us know how it goes
Angel xx
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Post by manjay on Oct 7, 2007 21:09:24 GMT
See this is why this forum has been such a godsend for me. Here we don't get a pre-reg visit to tell you what you need to do. You are just expected to have it all done the first and only time they come to visit!!!
You guys are so helpful. Thanks very much.
Amanda xx
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Post by angeldelight on Oct 8, 2007 8:27:35 GMT
Hope it goes ok today Mandy
Good luck
Angel xx
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Post by rubybubbles on Oct 8, 2007 18:35:24 GMT
how did it go?? I have a chart for daily's, weekly's and monthly cleans but I must admit I don't really use it. (it's a dry wipe thingy!!) but I do wash toys regand check them. General household is what I do and to my standard, although I am a bit handy with the hoover  I do have 1 dog and 2 cats!! |
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Post by button68 on Oct 8, 2007 19:43:25 GMT
Evening all, yes all seemed to go well this afternoon. She was here about an hour and three quarters. She seemed to systematicaly go through each of the Every Child Matters catagory's. She liked the fact that I already had policies, permissions etc drafted and risk assesments done. I didn't have any actions and now have to wait on CRB checks and references. This site has been invaluable in the lead-up to this inspection - a BIG thanks to everyone |
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Post by mel on Oct 9, 2007 7:08:55 GMT
glad it went so well!
Mel x
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Post by charleyfarley on Oct 9, 2007 8:19:04 GMT
Great news, glad it went well
Carol xx
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Post by sj on Oct 10, 2007 16:47:20 GMT
Glad it went well for you. I dont have a cleaning schedule and have never been told about one!!!
Sam
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Post by jennifer on Oct 10, 2007 16:56:13 GMT
pleased it all went well for you
jenn
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Post by sarahnev707 on Oct 10, 2007 17:21:06 GMT
Good news button! Sarahx  |
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Post by rubybubbles on Oct 15, 2007 21:30:14 GMT
bit late in saying well done
and agree with how fab this site is ;D ;D ;D
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Post by littlesprogs on Oct 25, 2007 13:21:35 GMT
i've just read through this as I am just doing my cleaning schedule. What things do you do daily? What things do you do monthly? I've got a few things but my mind has just gone blank now (typical eh?)
Louise x
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Post by louisec on Oct 25, 2007 13:44:09 GMT
I dont have a cleaning schedule...you've all seen Life of Grime havent you?  ? hahaha, seriously I clean my worktops/oven top/ daily....clean chopping board with antibac after use, vacuum daily, always have because we have a cat, clean down stairs loo daily...(and upstairs lol but that doesnt count for the childminding) the toys get checked/washed regularly....should I be doing other things?? x |
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(in 23 hours to be exact - not that I'm counting/panicing 
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) one being me not having a Cleaning Schedule in place.
I do have 1 dog and 2 cats!!
? hahaha, seriously I clean my worktops/oven top/ daily....clean chopping board with antibac after use, vacuum daily, always have because we have a cat, clean down stairs loo daily...(and upstairs lol but that doesnt count for the childminding) the toys get checked/washed regularly....should I be doing other things?? x