Under the new Ofsted early years inspection regime, the routine annual inspections of day nurseries in England will be unannounced. But how many other settings are aware of this, and the potential implications?
One month's notice will be given of an impending inspection, to take place sometime during the following month. Under the social services, inspections were by appointment.
It is only reasonable and sensible that the registered person or manager is present for the inspection. Ofsted's education inspections are by appointment, ensuring senior staff are present.
Reading through the national standards it is apparent that much will depend on a large pile of paperwork being presented to the inspector, and interviews with the registered person/person in charge/manager/ deputy/supervisor. The interviews could take hours, all the while taking the interviewee away from caring for the children.
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