Have OfSted inspections changed?

[allatsea]

My childminder has become very anxious about her next OfSted inspection. She spoke to another childminder this week who said that the new regulations were terrible and that she didn't want to childmind anymore. Has anyone had an inspection recently? What are the new regulations or changes to inspection?

I havent had an inspection before but i got a call asking what days are out because we go to a lot of groups and that she will be coming shortly. To be honest i am pooing myself about it. Will be watching this thread with interest.

You get much less notice
The National Standards and guidance has changed
You must be aware of "Brith to Three Matters"

Other stuff too - I'm not to sure of.....haven't had mine yet

I like inspections tho' I find I learn a lot

i am not a childminder but am nneb qualified with 15years childcare work experience,at the moment i am a playleader at an After School Club and last week had our unannounced OFSTED inspection.The inspector was nice and i learnt from her(and she from me with activity ideas apparently!!)
from our conversation and inspection i would mention to you
Policies and Procedures make sure these are all in place and that you can be seen to be implementing them
Register make sure children are signed in and out and time noted, also on this register record your own working hours
Know about birth to three matters(you don't need to recite it word for word)and the Standards
other than that she was interested in the selection of toys and what activities we offered and how we played/interacted with the children and how they played together.If you have older(age 4 plus)she might ask them questions too
Don't worry too much about it, they are there to help imo

Work in a nursery myself and another woman said that they had focussed on the children a lot, asking them what they thought of the equipment and teachers etc..

school ones have deffo

Ofsted's idea at the moment is to see how your setting is from the childs point of view. "What it is like for a child." They are pretty hot on Policies and Procedures and Birth to Three, try and get a copy of the guidelines. There is a phone number you can phone to get hold of your copy of the Birth to Three pack, ask your childminding development officer for it, although when a friend of mine tried to get hers the other day they had run out. Try to get on a B 2,3course, Ofsted will see that you have at least made an effort even if you can't get the pack before they come. Good Luck.