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Post by polly2 on Aug 13, 2007 8:09:13 GMT
Hi everyone
Have my first CSSIW inspection coming up soon. I have filled in the forms and given out the parent questionaires, cleaned my house, updated my policies, done my risk assessment.
Now I am just scared!!
I don't know if it is the same in England as Wales - I have read on this site that they ring you before they come but I am not sure if it is the same here.
Anyway if you can think of anything I haven't done please please remind me.
Thanks xx
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Post by angeldelight on Aug 13, 2007 8:33:10 GMT
Hi Holly
It sounds like you have everything under control and I am sure you will do just fine
There is a lot of advice on the forum too so just take a little time to read through some of it you will find loads of good tips and hints here
Not sure if they call and let you know first in Wales but I am sure someone will answer that question
Angel xx
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Post by janet on Aug 13, 2007 8:36:49 GMT
 good luck holly xxxxx
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Post by lorraine2767 on Aug 13, 2007 9:21:38 GMT
All the best on your 1st inspection you will be fine.
Good Luck
Lorraine xx
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Post by mel on Aug 13, 2007 17:45:35 GMT
Good luck and I'm sure you will be fine!
Mel x
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Post by Wiggly on Aug 13, 2007 21:20:24 GMT
Am I losing the plot - are you Polly or Holly. This is almost as bad as us two Susan's.
Anyway, very best of luck and look forward to hearing about it.
Susan
x
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Post by polly2 on Aug 14, 2007 8:02:06 GMT
Hi Just to explain - my real name is Holly, I registered on the forum as Polly (nickname in school) seems silly now as I have put my website on here which has my real name on anyway!!!! It seemed like a good idea at the time  Just some quick questions - been reading some of your excellent inspection reports and was wondering about contact numbers I have parents contact numbers stuck on wall by my house phone, also logged into my mobile (which is in my pocket all the time when minding) and also have them with all the confidential stuff and contracts. Is this enough? Also I have my first aid box in my kitchen cupboard - do I need to hang it on wall so it is seen? Do I need contact numbers in the first aid box? Hope you can help xx |
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Post by rainbowmum on Aug 14, 2007 8:15:47 GMT
I would say you have it covered with them being on the wall but I would put the 1st aid box where it can be seen - so that if you yourself were injured & someone had to help then they could find it easliy. I have mine on top of the fridge.
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Post by polly2 on Aug 14, 2007 8:44:44 GMT
Good point!
I hadn't thought of that!
Thanks x
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Post by theresa on Aug 14, 2007 11:05:34 GMT
Good luck Holly
xx
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Post by Wiggly on Aug 14, 2007 13:31:59 GMT
Glad the confusion is cleared up.Thanks Holly.
Good luck
Susan
x
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Post by sarahnev707 on Aug 14, 2007 17:45:41 GMT
New regulations for the eyfs - p26 statutory guidance - 'providers should keep prescribed medicines in a locked non-portable container (except where storage in a fridge is required).... a record should be kept for audit and safety purposes' Doesn't say where first aid kit should be stored though Good luck!! Just relax and be yourself..... Sarahx |
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Post by polly2 on Aug 15, 2007 12:40:29 GMT
Thanks Sarah
xx
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Post by lou on Aug 15, 2007 14:33:06 GMT
good luck holly,
im sure you will be fine
lou xxxx
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Post by polly2 on Sept 5, 2007 9:26:28 GMT
Update!!
Inspector came yesterday - no phone call, all my kids ( I have 4) were still off school because it was training day, my house was an absolute tip, with washing everywhere (trying to get uniform sorted)
She turned up when I was out - and my son answered the door (I had gone out to pick up a baby) she then left and must have parked round the corner somewhere.
My kids then started frantically ringing me but I was driving, I rang back and set them cleaning!!
Once I got home she rang me and asked if she could come.
My youngest and mindee age 3 had made a huge den in the middle of the living room and were sat reading books under a blanket - they were soooo good!!
She basically just watched me with the children and asked a few questions about how I let the parents know what we have been doing all day.
I asked whether we are graded like you are in England and she said no - she just produces a report based on the information I gave her in my forms and what she saw whilst she was here. I was a bit disappointed at first but actually I think that its a good thing.
She loved all my photo boards and said the parents did too.
She said the parents had said really nice things about me in their questionaires so that was good.
Any way glad it is over - it wasn't half as bad as I expected!
Holly xx
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Post by mel on Sept 5, 2007 9:30:27 GMT
Really glad it went well for you. Just waiting for mine now. Hope its soon and I can get it over with!
Mel x
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Post by emler on Sept 5, 2007 10:01:12 GMT
Well done Holly. I sometimes think an unexpected visit like that is better than having a few days notice to panic and fret and lose sleep over it! Glad it went well for you
Emler x
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Post by sarahnev707 on Sept 5, 2007 12:37:08 GMT
Well done Holly!! ;D You can relax now for a while Sarahx |
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Post by charleyfarley on Sept 5, 2007 21:05:14 GMT
Well done on your visit. As everyone has said at least it's over for a while and you didn't have that much time to panic Carol xx |
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Post by manjay on Sept 5, 2007 22:02:19 GMT
Well done Holly.
My friend informed me today that here the CSSIW give you a three month slot in which they will visit for your inspection and thats the only warning you get. Yikes!!!
Amanda xx
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Post by polly2 on Sept 6, 2007 8:05:18 GMT
Yes thats right Amanda,
I got some forms to fill in - like a self assessment really and I had to write out a timetable of what children I had different days and when I went to playgroup etc
Also had parent questionaires to hand out
Then you just have to wait and they say they will just turn up with in 3 months of recieving the forms back.
I won't get another inspection for 2 yrs now phew!!!
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Post by lorraine2767 on Sept 6, 2007 8:29:12 GMT
Well done to you.  Lorraine xx |
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Post by janet on Sept 6, 2007 13:01:06 GMT
well done holly xxxx
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Post by son77 on Sept 6, 2007 18:44:51 GMT
Well done, I like the idea of them just turning up, saves all the sleepness nights.
I am waiting for my 1st inspection. They rang about 3 weeks ago to see if I was minding & what days/times and said an ispector will ring soon. I'd wish they'd hurry & come.
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Post by miffy on Sept 7, 2007 6:54:46 GMT
Congratulations Holly - pleased all went well for you.
Mifffy
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good luck holly xxxxx
