1st Ofsted grading inspection - any tips?

[lechatnoir]

I've been registered since September but only had baby 2 days a week since November & 3 yr old half day since last month so still finding my way. I'm struggling with the SEF as I haven't worked for long but think (hope!) my paperwork is in order and know they're hot on safeguarding, new EYFS etc.
Presumably I can't go out to usual groups/walk with baby so what would be a good activity on the day for an 11 month old who isn't mobile & doesn't like messy stuff

there was a big emphasis on inclusion and diversity so make sure you have books and toys reflecting different cultures, disability etc. Lots about how learning and how youo are helping and planning their learning.

SEF they wanted to see parent and if possible childs view taken into accoutn.

cant thnk of anything non messy! make butterflies cut them out of folded paper, get baby to put paint on one side then fold it over.

put some paint/food colouring on different types cooked pasta and tlet them drop/throw it on paper, makes pretty patterns and good sensory stuff.

good luck!

Music time, stories, treasure basket may be a good idea. Save it for the day so the inspector can see the child react to it all. Also, tin of metal jar lids... Amazing! Keeps them entertained for hours!

will definitely use the treasure basket with a few old favourites & add some new ones for interest plus music / singing is part of her regular getting dressed routine so can expand upon that very easily and coloured pasta would be good & I can reuse for my youngest when he gets home from nursery I just wasn't sure how much the inspector would need me for answering questions or whether they just check paperwork & observe from afar.

I did free play, play dough with added media, and a snack time which is a good opportunity to show hygiene routines. Mine talked quite a lot so just relax and don't feel like you need to put on a show

Have al

Ooops sorry - Am on phone. Was going to say have a look on www.childmindingpaperwork.co.uk - really good reviews