ive had my OFSTED inspection today !

[natalielongstaff]

and I was graded good by OFSTED, with some areas graded as outstanding ! really pleased with that, ive worked so hard over the last 12 mths to improve my practice that it was nice to see it being recognised :)

i will be glad of a rest later :rotfl2:

[Lizzy Lemon]

Congratulations, that's brilliant news. Bet you're glad that's out of the way now.:thumbsup2

[scojos]

wow nat, they start early where you are, i dont go back until the 3rd!!
well done honey, id love to get an outstanding from OFSTED, we are due a visit, at my new school, before oct 1/2 term, but im sure they ll shove the old staff in front of inspectors, not me:thumbsup2
during my nqt year my deputy was a OFSTED inspector and she observed me, that was hard enough,;):lmao:

[CustardTart]

Excellent news, Nat!!! :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

I know you work hard to provide a great service, hun - I'm so pleased your efforts have been recognised... :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Pinky166]

Well donn Nat, you must be so relieved.

A glass or two this evening will help calm you down. ;)

[scottish mum]

Well done, you can relax now.

[mandymouse]

:cheer2: Congratulations Nat, you must be relieved that thats out of the way

Well done, you deserve it :thumbsup2

[hildasmuriel]

Well done. You must have worked really hard for that.:goodvibes

[wildwood]

well done that is fantastic news you should be really proud of yourself , I work in Pre school and know how nerve racking it can be I think you should reward yourself with a nice glass of wine :thumbsup2

[joolz1910]

Well done! We had ofsted last year (3rd time I've been through it) so I know how stressful it can be. You've done brilliantly.:thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

Thanks everyone :) we are going out for a meal later to celebrate !

[mandymouse]

Thanks everyone :) we are going out for a meal later to celebrate !

Have a nice time Nat :)

[Chilly]

Great news, well done Nat :cheer2:

[jen_uk]

Well done Nat!! :cool1: Does this mean you can now go back to locking the kids under the stairs again? ;)

[mushumadness]

congratulations I was graded good in my inspection too

I called ofsted today and gave my regisnation lol, Im on maternity leave for a year now and not going back

[saratogagirl]

brilliant Nat, well done, a couple of glasses of pinot this evening xx

[natalielongstaff]

brilliant Nat, well done, a couple of glasses of pinot this evening xx

:rotfl2: Already on it hun x

Jen Ssssh dont give away my trade secrets !!!

Anna, why are you not going back ??

[Minniespal]

Congrats Nat ~ I bet you are glad that it's over with for another 12 months.

Enjoy your well deserved meal out.

[tennisfan]

Well done Nat:cheer2: Enjoy your meal out:thumbsup2

[Snowy-girls]

Well done Nat :cheer2:,hope you have a lovely evening.x.

[Ware Bears]

Well done Nat :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: enjoy your evening :goodvibes

[T16GEM]

Such fab news! Well done Nat! :)

[dolphingirl47]

Well done with your OFSTED inspection. I am sure your glad that it is over.

Corinna

[UKDEB]

Well done, Nat. It must be unbelievably stressful! What kind of areas are you measured on?

[UKDEB]

brilliant Nat, well done, a couple of glasses of pinot this evening xx

:rotfl2: Already on it hun x
I think Jules was talking about herself, Nat. :rotfl2:

[natalielongstaff]

Well done, Nat. It must be unbelievably stressful! What kind of areas are you measured on?

we are inspected on the following areas...

How effective is the provision in meeting the needs of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?


How well does the provision promote inclusive practice?


The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.



Leadership and management


How effectively is provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage led and managed?


How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement?


How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others?


How well are children safeguarded?


Quality and standards


How effectively are children in the Early Years Foundation Stage helped to learn and develop?


How effectively is the welfare of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage promoted?


How well are children helped to stay safe?


How well are children helped to be healthy?


How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve?


How well are children helped to make a positive contribution?


How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

So not much really :rotfl2:

[wideeyes]

Well done Nat.

[Booknut]

Well done Nat, that is just brilliant!! I know how hard those inspections are and I can see what an amazing job our childminder does with Matilda, so those kids you look after are lucky to have you :hug:

[Netty]

well done Nat!! :goodvibes

[jjk]

congratulations Nat x

[jockey]

Congratulations Nat :)

[Strommie]

Brilliant news, well done Nat :thumbsup2

[thelittlemermaid83]

Congrats that it went well Nat :)

[PoppyAnna]

Can't believe I missed this until now Natalie. Sorry:sad2:

Well done, I know a few childminders and I know how different each individual childminder is. Some "rise" to the occasion of an inspection others are consistently good with the children all the time, I'm sure with that outcome, you are the latter.

Well Done Natalie :thumbsup2

[wicket2005]

Well done Nat.:goodvibes

[natalielongstaff]

Joanne, its actually more difficult to "rise" to the occasion at inspection now, the individual learning journeys compiled for each child are designed to show what and how they are learning and must show evidence in six different areas of learning, most of the inspection is now evidence based so you cannot just talk the talk. ive been working on this new format since last september so the inspection was based on my evidence from that point. Some of your friends are going to come unstuck if they think they can still get away with the old method of inspection.
:)

[PoppyAnna]

Joanne, its actually more difficult to "rise" to the occasion at inspection now, the individual learning journeys compiled for each child are designed to show what and how they are learning and must show evidence in six different areas of learning, most of the inspection is now evidence based so you cannot just talk the talk. ive been working on this new format since last september so the inspection was based on my evidence from that point. Some of your friends are going to come unstuck if they think they can still get away with the old method of inspection.
:)

I totally agree Nat, I know for a fact they haven't been inspected for some time and would really struggle to get graded "good". Not for one minute would I leave my girls with one partiular childminder I know :guilty: :sad2:

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's not a job I think I could do.
I was recently in a situation where a neighbour asked me to have her son for 9hrs every friday whilst she worked from home. TBH, no matter how flattered I was, for many reasons I didn't contemplate it for one minute. For a start I don't think it's right to have a regular "casual" agreement like that.
Knowing how they treat their "Nanny" I felt they might take advantage of me (with their other children, one of whom is in Anna's class) and TBH I felt they were looking for cheap convenient childcare and that is just not on.
I've managed to get my two girls to 6 and 4 without major incident or injury, knowing my luck he would have had an accident and all hell would have broken loose.....

[natalielongstaff]

knowing my luck he would have had an accident and all hell would have broken loose.....

;) thats what frustrates me about casual childcare, i have to jump through hoops and have insurence etc.....they usually get away with it as well !!

[The Fetherstons]

Well Done Nat, so pleased for you:thumbsup2

[Lizzybear]

Congrats Nat!! I work in childcare too so I understand the stress involved :hug: I'll be getting key children for the first time next week which is exciting but totally new to me so hope I don't mess up ;)

[natalielongstaff]

Congrats Nat!! I work in childcare too so I understand the stress involved :hug: I'll be getting key children for the first time next week which is exciting but totally new to me so hope I don't mess up ;)

you will be fine, Im the key worker for all my children :lmao:

[florida sun]

Just caught up with this Nat, Well done to you :goodvibes:goodvibes

[GlendaONeill]

:thumbsup2

Very Well done, Nat!