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Post by loum on Oct 29, 2007 12:52:31 GMT
After a wait of almost 10 months, due to hassles with paperwork, and then moving house I am finally haivng my inspection this Wednesday!
Any tips?!!
Especially on how to stay calm and look professional, and not like you want to be sick LOL!!
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Post by tasha on Oct 29, 2007 13:00:18 GMT
Just breathe or imagine them in their underwear...they're only human! Good Luck...Let us know how it goes! Tasha  |
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Post by tasha on Oct 29, 2007 13:01:23 GMT
Oops... posted that twice! Tasha |
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Post by tasha on Oct 29, 2007 13:01:56 GMT
PS make sure you have your insurance certificate, public liability certificate, registration certificate & ofsted poster on display & ask to see ID before letting them in! Tasha |
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Post by loum on Oct 29, 2007 13:02:52 GMT
sorry should have been more clear, this is my reg inspection!
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Post by tasha on Oct 29, 2007 13:06:25 GMT
Do you mean your pre registration? If so then just make sure you can answer questions on how you'll implement the national standards & say that you are aware that in September 2008 it will change to EYFS framework. Have you made a start on policies & procedures? If not, then don't worry, but you will need them for when you start minding. Tasha |
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Post by tasha on Oct 29, 2007 13:09:25 GMT
PS If you haven't got all the safety stuff up - then tell her what you intend to do...same with toys/resources etcIt might be helpful to make notes & write down any questions you have so you don't forget to ask! Tasha |
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Post by loum on Oct 29, 2007 13:11:27 GMT
Thanks Tasha, I am in Scotland so some things may be a little different, but thats a good idea about writing things down that I want to ask, I do have a tendency to waffle and not really get out what I mean when I am nervous  |
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Post by tasha on Oct 29, 2007 13:13:25 GMT
No problem...there are a few people from Scotland on the forum, so hopefully one of them will reply & can give you specifics for Scotland. Tasha |
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Post by theresa on Oct 29, 2007 15:56:15 GMT
no more tips to add, just wanted to let you know i'm here if you need me and i'll email you the sites tonight.
xxx
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Post by angeldelight on Oct 29, 2007 16:01:44 GMT
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Post by loum on Oct 29, 2007 16:02:06 GMT
Cheers T |
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Post by loum on Oct 29, 2007 19:23:17 GMT
Thanks Angel, sorry missed you before |
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Post by deeb66 on Oct 30, 2007 13:58:32 GMT
Good luck - I hope all goes well
Dee
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Post by loum on Oct 30, 2007 15:15:54 GMT
Thanks Dee Well I am glad I am not in England! I don't have to get everything I have up, or put posters up, or activities out or anything PHEW! My Care Commission Officer ( like Ofsted inspector) is very very nice, and really tried to put me at ease over the phone, telling me what I had to do, and what she would be doing while she was here, I'm not dreading it at all really, more looking forward to having a good long chinwag about my hopes and dreams for my service Thansk for the well wishes everyone, will let you all know how it goes tomorrow, she is due around 2pm. |
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Post by miffy on Oct 30, 2007 21:34:00 GMT
Good luck for tomorrow
Hope you're feeling calm and all goes well
Let us know how you get on
Miffy
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Post by deeb66 on Oct 31, 2007 8:28:58 GMT
I have got my fingers crossed for you today Lou - good luck
Dee
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Post by loum on Oct 31, 2007 10:02:02 GMT
I'm not crapping myself, Honest guv!!  |
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Post by theresa on Oct 31, 2007 10:04:12 GMT
hey L, what you doing on here?, go clean like a woman possessed ;D
xxx
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Post by susan on Oct 31, 2007 10:19:10 GMT
I have got my fingers crossed for you today Lou - good luck Dee yes good luck Lou xxx |
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Post by angeldelight on Oct 31, 2007 10:54:36 GMT
Good luck today
Let us know how it goes
Angel xx
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Post by loum on Oct 31, 2007 10:55:30 GMT
Thanks all Theresa is on msn keeping me company and stopping me thinking too much |
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Post by theresa on Oct 31, 2007 15:49:44 GMT
i'm in suspenders waiting to find out how it went L, email me, pm me or msn me as soon as you see this message
xxx
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Post by deeb66 on Oct 31, 2007 16:58:32 GMT
How did you get on Lou
Like Theresa I am dying to know
Dee
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