Ofsted have announced the changes they have made on the way they will inspect early years provision, schools and further education and skills. These changes will come in to effect from September 2015 and include: the introduction of a common inspection framework for everyone short inspections for maintained schools, … [Read more...] about Early Years inspection handbook from Sept 2015
Preparing for Ofsted Inspection
EYFS Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings
An Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) audit tool has been created to help review what you already have in place and what actions you need to implement. It will help to identify areas to work on in your setting. The audit tool works in conjunction with the requirements set out in the EYFS Statutory Framework. It is best practice to work through the … [Read more...] about EYFS Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings
Common inspection framework: education, skills and early years from September 2015
Common inspection framework This Common Inspection Framework handbook has been created for inspections carried out from September 2015. The common inspection framework gives clear guidance on how Ofsted will inspect maintained schools and academies, non-association independent schools, further education and skills provision and registered early … [Read more...] about Common inspection framework: education, skills and early years from September 2015
Safeguarding Children, Child Protection and Safer Recruitment Audit
Some county's use an audit tool to help check that they are meeting the statutory safeguarding requirements. This audit tool will identify any gaps and help you create an action plan, it will also ensure you have the following Clear policies and procedures in place It is best practice for the manager and the designated safeguarding … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Children, Child Protection and Safer Recruitment Audit
Safeguarding Publications
A collection of Safeguarding Publications Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills from September 2015 This is a guidance for Ofsted inspectors to use when inspecting safeguarding under the common inspection framework. Available document: CLICK HERE Working together to safeguard children publication This statutory … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Publications
Safer Recruitment Checklist for Managers
Safer Recruitment Checklist for Managers Whilst recruiting staff it is best practice to have a practical approach, a checklist will help to plan ahead and keep on track. Managers should use this tool to identify tasks that need completing. Recruitment & Selection process Safer Recruitment Step Completed? Refer to your … [Read more...] about Safer Recruitment Checklist for Managers
Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings
Checklist for early years settings This list does not cover every requirement of the EYFS, so refer the statutory framework. Section 1-The Learning and Development Requirements. Are you observing each child to find out about their needs, interests and ideas? Do you use these observations to inform future plans for the … [Read more...] about Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings
Q & A about an early years Ofsted Inspection
An Ofsted Inspection can be very daunting, below is some questions and answers that were answered by an Ofsted Inspector. Also we have included some mock Ofsted inspection questions that can be used in the setting. Q & A about Ofsted Inspections from earlyyearscareers Mock ofsted inspection checklist questions for practice .What … [Read more...] about Q & A about an early years Ofsted Inspection
Early years inspection handbook for inspectors
A new handbook written for inspecting registered early years provision required to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage The handbook contains guidance for Ofsted inspectors conducting inspections. It gives clear information on what inspectors must do and it helps providers understand what is expected. This guidance is to be used from 1st … [Read more...] about Early years inspection handbook for inspectors
Evaluation schedule for inspections of registered early years provision
Guidance and grade descriptors for inspecting registered early years provision from 1 September 2014 The evaluation schedule provides outline guidance and grade descriptors for the judgements that inspectors will report on when inspecting registered early years providers who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Published: August 2014Age … [Read more...] about Evaluation schedule for inspections of registered early years provision