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CM club - Holy crud, I wasn't expecting this.....

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Fruitbatlings · 01/10/2009 13:24

I recently asked for a variation, got it very easily.
I have just asked for another variation and have just received a voicemail from an Ofsted inspector wanting to "come round to chat" about it I expected it last time but, as it was so easy, I didn't think about anyone coming round this time.

My paper work is shocking and I never ever get the register signed

Will it be like an mini inspection? or will she just want to talk about my new request?

It's the same lady I had for my 1st inspection, she was very nice but I can see through that, I know they have ulterior motives

She wants to come over on the 8th or 9th October [scared]

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squirrel42 · 01/10/2009 15:01

I'd imagine that the focus of the "chat"/visit will be to examine how you would cope with the extra demands of whatever your variation is about; ie enough space and equipment, what procedures you have planned for doing the school run with an extra baby or whatever. But I'd be surprised if an Inspector called and didn't ask to see at least that day or week's registers.

Booh · 01/10/2009 14:20

I had this as I have had a lot of variations (only a few childminders left here) - it is like a mini inspection, sorry to say. Last one I had wanted to go through my EYFS stuff to see how I was meeting the childrens needs and planning to see how I could meet them.

Got the variation!

atworknotworking · 01/10/2009 13:36

Go through your paperwork quick and update what you need too, then pop and get some nice bickies.

I would imagine she will question you about how you intend to care for all of the mindees should the variation be accepted, at least it's not a straight forward no.

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