What can I expect at my pre reg visit?

[heldraincloud]

Hi all

Ive got someone coming round on Monday for the pre reg visit, apparently it takes 2 hours....what will they be doing?

Thanks xx

[debratina]

hi
first of all dont worry and be yourself
the inspector will go through the standards book with you and ask you questions about what you would do
they will also measure the rooms you will be using
and check for safety eg plug covers, cupboard locks etc.
they will also check your garden and the plants
if you have any pets they will need to see if they are upto date with injections.
they will check your partnes crb form
i think thats about it i am sure angel or pauline will add more if i have missed anything out.
i know i have got an inspection coming up soon.
good luck
debra

[carolinel]

hi. I was really worried about mine, but there was absolutely no need. The lady was lovely and very helpful. It helped that I already had all my policies done, so it saved her a lot of time and she could see from the policies that I understood the national standards. Have you got all your polices done? It doesn't matter if not, it just helps.

Good luck!

[Pauline]

I think Debra has covered it all.

It's really just a check so that you can get all the necessary things done around the house to meet registration rules.

It's a good time to ask any questions you might have.

They will inspect all the rooms you plan to use for minding so go around, have a good look at where you feel you might need to do things, like as Debra says plug sockets etc.

You don't have to do it all before Monday, although it would help, but if you have a list of all the things you plan to do it will show the inspector that you are aware of what's needed.

Have all your paper work ready, including birth certificates, marriage cert etc.

[angeldelight]

Hello

I think everyone has covered it all really.

Good luck on Monday and let us all know how it goes

Angel x

[Pauline]

How did you get on with your visit? Was it better than you thought it would be?

[heldraincloud]

Hi Everyone

My Pre reg visit went really well, the lady was lovely, firm but friendly, she went through soooo much, shes coming back on Weds 14th to go through what I need to do to my house

The visit was very informative, she did say at the end "Do you want to continue with Registration??" and added that a lot of people give up at this point because of what is involved!!..........Nah not me Im determined to make this work ;D

[angeldelight]

Glad it went ok, well done !

At least you know what to expect now on Wednesday so you will not be so nervous

Good luck

Angel xx

[Pauline]

heldraincloud said:

The visit was very informative, she did say at the end "Do you want to continue with Registration??" and added that a lot of people give up at this point because of what is involved!!..........Nah not me Im determined to make this work ;D

That's the spirit girl!

Well done, hope all goes well on Wednesday

[heldraincloud]

Hi all

Had my second visit today, The lady was a little more chatty, very relaxed!! it was lovely, got a few bits to sort out in my house and garden, but am ready to post off my application form.....wahoooo, should be having an inspection within 2 weeks ohhh noooooo lol ;D Very keen really

[angeldelight]

Yippie well done

Bet you can not wait to get started now , have you started to advertise?

Let us know when Ofsted come out and how it goes

Angel xx