[Ruthierhyme]

Hi Ellie,

If you read through the National standards you will see the sort of things OFSTED expect to be in place when they visit.

National Standards for Full Day care from Surestart

Hants.gov.uk have a nicely laid out page that explains this - What OFSTED do

Requirements will include:
That all Early years & childcare settings are inspected and registered.
That the standards are known, understood and are being put in place/implemented & used.

Other things will be that may need to be taken into account are things from external agencies - such as health and safety, food hygiene, fire or planning requirements.
Documentation would need to be provided for any of these.
Requirements of Staff qualifications ... please check with your tutor about this before I climb on a :soapbox: lol

The National Standards are:

Standard 1 - Suitable person
Standard 2 - Organisation
Standard 3 - Care, learning and play
Standard 4 - Physical environment
Standard 5 - Equipment
Standard 6 - Safety
Standard 7 - Health
Standard 8 - Food and drink
Standard 9 - Equal opportunities
Standard 10 - Special needs (including special educational needs and
disabilities)
Standard 11 - Behaviour
Standard 12 - Working in partnership with parents and carers
Standard 13 - Child protection
Standard 14 - Documentation
As at - 29th January 2008


These lower more descriptive examples are exerts from Hants.gov.uk

1. the suitability of adults to care for children
2. making sure there are sufficient adults to take care of the children
3. the amount of space
4. the resources for children�s needs
5. the activities to develop children�s emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities
6. the safety of the premises
7. the suitability of furniture, equipment and toys
8. the prevention of the spread of infection
9. equality of opportunity for children and those who work with them
10. the special needs of children
11. the management of children�s behaviour
12. the partnership with parents and carers
13. child protection procedures
14. keeping records

Let us know if you find out anything else ..