Ofsted's head of the early years quality division Dorian Bradley responds to common questions from private day nurseries about the new Ofsted inspection regime
What will the inspection be like, and what should nurseries do to prepare?
The inspection process is very similar to that which private nurseries are used to. In drawing up Ofsted's inspection approach, we looked extensively at what local authorities were doing, and built on the best practice we found.
Before inspections nurseries will be asked to complete a simple form, to help us bring the records transferred from local authorities up to date. Members should return it to the appropriate Ofsted Early Years Regional Centre. It will help the inspector plan the inspection visit, which is likely to last a full day. If the nursery is large or complex, we may send two inspectors.
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