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Post by kitty on Jun 30, 2007 15:45:22 GMT
Hi All,
Just just joined and am hoping someone can help please? I've just sent off my forms to become a childminder and Ofsted are coming around on Monday morning. I've completed the ICP course and have been trying to remember all the details in the standards. I also have three children of my own, one with special needs - but I'm seriously starting to panic now - what can I expect to happen, what sort of questions will they ask/do they go through all the cupboards etc. (I haven't done everything needed yet as I won't be up and running until at least the end of August) and how long will it take - sorry loads of questions.....!!
Thanks
Kitty
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Post by peggy on Jun 30, 2007 17:03:03 GMT
hi kitty and welcome!
I've just recently had my pre reg inspection and too had all the same concerns as you!!
Firstly i would do a risk assessment on your home and do what you can before she comes, like move your bleach out of the bathroom for example, the inspector wont expect you to have everything ready, but its good if you can show them what you have done and highlight any thing that needs doing as this demonstrates you have a good knowledge on health and safety etc...
The other thing is to definately refresh yourself on all the standards as your'll be asked on them!
The registration visit is about three hours long, what he / she will do is check your identification for you and your partner if you have one. They will do a risk assessment on your home giving and then the majority of the "interview" (its a bit like a job interview!) is about all the standards, i was asked questions on all of them.
Some of the questions i was asked were
What are the four definitions of abuse ?(not a nice question i know)
What would i do if i suspected a child being abused?
What would i need to do if i have given a child medication?
How do i intend in keeping the children safe in the home and out and about? What play materials would i use ? (think about those that offer equality)
Have i thought about an Emergency plan, fire exits etc?
I was also asked to show the inspector how i intended to use my house - for example i have a large corner which i'm gonna use for role play
Mine didnt go through my cupboards as i've child locks on them, but those that didnt have locks i just said what was in there and that i was intending to lock them anyway for x y z reasons!
It was really ok, my inspector was just lovely and we had a bit of a giggle too, so they are human!
Wishing you loads of luck, let us know how it goes!!
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Post by peggy on Jun 30, 2007 17:06:51 GMT
soz hun, was also meant to mention that my eldest has aspergers, she said that it wouldnt affect my numbers as he's not on SEN, have a chat with your inspector and they will be able to advise you further!
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Post by kitty on Jun 30, 2007 18:18:58 GMT
Hi Peggy
Thanks for your reply and info, it's given me more of an idea now. I have some policies printed out, adapted from the NCMA website and most of the house is child proof as our 4yr old has global dev delay as doesn't do understanding danger!!! Is it ok to write things down and refer to it during the inspection, e.g. what things I still need to do, what I have done to make things safe, which policies I still need to do etc?
Thanks again
Kitty
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Post by Pauline on Jun 30, 2007 19:29:07 GMT
Hi Kitty and welcome to the forum  Have a look through the 'getting started and pre-registration' section of the forum as there are loads of posts in there that might help you. |
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Post by peggy on Jun 30, 2007 21:25:26 GMT
Yeah that would be fine, i did it in mine, i think the inspectors will be impressed if your well prepared and organised for the visit, as lets face think how much paper work will we be doing once we've started minding? Loads! Its good to show that your organised, show them what you've got!!
I only had my pre reg visit last thursday, so we'll probably get our registration around the same time!
This site is soooo cool, i'm starting to find myself around it and on my journey i'm coming across loads of good advice and links!
all the best hun xx
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Post by kitty on Jun 30, 2007 22:26:45 GMT
Peggy thanks so much. I'm so glad I've found this site - just wish I done it a bit sooner!!! My blooming printers broken, so looks like I'll be writing my lists out tomorrow  . Thanks again Kitty x |
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Post by peggy on Jun 30, 2007 22:48:21 GMT
that is so strange! I wasnt able to print my stuff out either for my inspection! My computer is in my sitting room so i was able just to pull up on screen what i needed to show her.
I'm new too to the site i only joined last wednesday, its been great reading all the ideas and seeing the links to other sites for printables etc... i cant wait to get going!
Your'll be fine hun, try not to stress too much its not as bad as you think!
awww loads of luck, i'll keep an eye out for you to see how it all went!
xx
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Post by nannan on Jul 1, 2007 9:32:40 GMT
Hi Kitty,welcome to the foroum, and good luck with the inspection,
Mandy
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Post by donnagwynne on Jul 1, 2007 13:35:18 GMT
Don't forget first impressions too Kitty, ask the inspector for her id and lock the door behind her, just as you would do when admitting visitors when actually minding!
Good Luck,
Donna
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Post by kitty on Jul 1, 2007 14:18:57 GMT
Thanks Donna, I was wondering about checking the id, also I always lock the door otherwise my 4yr old escapes. thanks again, any more tips gratefully received!!
Kitty
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Post by Pauline on Jul 2, 2007 6:23:19 GMT
Will be thinking of you today Kitty, hope all goes well.  |
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Post by susan on Jul 2, 2007 7:28:23 GMT
good Luck Katie, let us no how its goes x
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Post by deeb66 on Jul 2, 2007 7:57:25 GMT
Hi Kitty
Welcome to the forum - good luck
Dee
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Post by kitty on Jul 2, 2007 8:13:59 GMT
thanks everyone, ljust had a call from the inspector, she's had to cancel as she has to do an emergency visit . Still it gives me more time to prepare I guess.... she's now coming on wednesday at 11. Thanks again, can start printing out my policies now at my dads (my printers not be working!!) Kitty x |
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Post by deeb66 on Jul 2, 2007 8:19:49 GMT
oh well Kitty - at least it gives you a little more time to prepare.
Dee
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Post by tasha on Jul 2, 2007 12:39:59 GMT
Good luck for Wednesday and let us know how it goes! Tasha |
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Post by kitty on Jul 4, 2007 14:46:21 GMT
Thank you sooo much for all your help and advice. I had my inspection this morning, the lady was lovely and it went really well. I really couldn't have done it without all the help and advice via this site. She said that I said all the right things, had loads of good ideas and our house seems mega childproof (it has to be with our 4yr old who has learning difficulties and has no concept of danger!!!). So she's gone away with the paperwork. She did say it would be 12 weeks for the crb checks, I thought it was four weeks, so now have to start finding some huge amounts of money to pay the mortgage which is due again shortly (been on payment hol), until I can get up and running. |
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Post by lorraine2767 on Jul 4, 2007 15:56:05 GMT
Glad it went alright xx  |
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Post by deeb66 on Jul 4, 2007 18:34:32 GMT
Glad everything went well Kitty.
The CRB checks may be back quicker than that but I think she told you 12 weeks so not to get your hopes up.
Dee
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Post by angeldelight on Jul 4, 2007 18:57:43 GMT
Sorry Kitty for some reason I missed this post - think it was my sons wedding
You had some great tips from everyone though glad it helped
Glad it went ok today well done
Hope you are up and running soon
Good luck
Angel xx
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Post by Pauline on Jul 6, 2007 15:35:47 GMT
Great news Kitty, let's hope that you are registered quicker than you think |
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Post by peggy on Jul 11, 2007 12:24:41 GMT
hi kitty i missed this post too, glad all went okay with the pre-reg visit! I'm still waiting on my crb check to come back too, just feels as though i'm twiddling my thumbs waiting to be registered now!  |
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Post by banana on Jul 11, 2007 20:33:38 GMT
glad to hear it went well kitty
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. Thanks again
