AnonyMouse_50986 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I have come across some settings that have an 'Ofsted Box' with evidence to show Ofsted in an event of an inspection. Please can you share what you put in your box? Thank you items to name a few include: Development plans Copy of an up to date SEF Welcome booklet Development record template which the setting uses Central records hard copy document Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_5970 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 For our last two inspections, when the inspector has called the day before, she has given me a list of paperwork she will want to see the next day. So I have just assembled everything on the list and handed it over. I no longer keep things "just in case Ofsted want to see it". The prior warning was really helpful as it prevented me running round like a headless chicken during the inspection, trying to remember which file I'd put things in! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8282 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I just had a list (I really need to redo one! ). Where I went through the framework and listed where any relevant paperwork could be found- i.e.. 'keep times of attendance' (of the top of my head!) ........... see registers on desk by door " have certain policies" ................... see folder -Top shelf desk by door. Other than that- as Stargrower says they ask beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_19762 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I have a folder (one of a zillion) - will upload my index for you tomorrow when i am back on the lap-top........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_23964 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Our last inspection was end of Nov. The inspector gave me a printed list of what she might look at. I went through and marked where each item was to be found. I found this really helpful. I always worry that if I kept an ofsted file or folder - would I remember to keep everything updated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSFRebecca Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 The Early Years inspection handbook lists the documents the inspector needs to see (p9) I would look at the grade descriptors (p29 onwards) and scribble on each one for the docs you want to show and where they are (I wouldn't put the actual document - you'll need a truck!) as an aide memoire - Obvs only look at the outstanding descriptors! 'Overall Effectiveness' is a judgment based on the other three, so I wouldn't have that in it's own section. After each section there is guidance for inspectors which will also help you as it says about which questions might be relevant at each stage. Maybe something like this?Document list.docx Also, don't forget our articles by inspectors in the Leadership and Management section of our articles page 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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