Preparing for Ofsted Inspection

Document to confirm the facts and Myths about early years inspections   Ofsted has decided to produce a document that contains facts about early years inspections. It should be read alongside the Early Years Handbook. The documents also include myths about early years inspections which are; Notice period before … [Read more...] about Myths and facts about early years inspections

Why not hold your next practitioner workshop on the British Values As many practitioners are still unsure about the British Values why not plan a practitioner workshop covering the topic British Values. It can be more beneficial to make the workshop interactive and involve practitioners in the meeting instead of someone standing up just … [Read more...] about British Value Practitioner Workshop

Tops tips on getting that Ofsted outstanding grade It is a nursery's ambition to get that Ofsted outstanding grade, however since the introduction of the Common Inspection Framework, this has been increasingly difficult. A lot of hard work and dedication is needed by all, for nursery managers who are new to the role and have never experienced … [Read more...] about Getting that important Ofsted outstanding grade

How to achieve that Ofsted outstanding grade during an Ofsted inspection Since the introduction of the Common Inspection Framework, it is becoming increasing difficult to achieve the Ofsted outstanding grade during an Ofsted inspection. To achieve the outstanding grade, it is down to settings to ensure they are meeting the EYFS requirements and … [Read more...] about Getting that Ofsted outstanding grade

Are you ready for Ofsted? An Ofsted inspection can be daunting and place a big strain on the setting. However it is important to make sure you have everything prepared and in order ready for Ofsted's arrival. Ofsted will focus on four main areas during an inspection; Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Quality of Teaching, Learning … [Read more...] about Getting ready for an Ofsted inspection

What documentation Ofsted will check during an inspection   It is the Ofsted inspector's job to check certain documentation during an inspection; this is to check whether the setting is meeting the guidelines set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. As documentation is such a big part of an … [Read more...] about Documentation that Ofsted will want to see

There are many documents readily available to help prepare for an Ofsted inspection. The Common Inspection Framework and the Early Years Inspection Handbook are highly recommended documents to read. These documents will outline key elements of what inspectors will be looking for when they inspect the provision. The Early Years Inspection Handbook … [Read more...] about Key Ofsted pointers to help Early Years settings