setting up

[joshie]

how long did it take u to set up as childminders, from filling in forms to being registered to filing places?

i'm currently in the process, i sent off my forms last week and ofsted have rang 2 say that they have recieved them and will process them.

[Miss Muffet]

Hi Joshie,

I'm not a childminder, so can't answer your questions,:blush: but i just wanted to say "Good Luck". :crossfing :clover:

Tracey:raspberry

[joshie]

in less that 2 weeks ofsted r coming for pre-reg visit!

what do i need to have ready - anyone know?

[watgem]

Hi Joshie make sure you have policies and procedures in place, a correctly stocked first aid kit, stair-gates and socket covers fitted,everything clean tidy and welcoming, knowledge of child protection or where to go ie courses to get the knowledge . Good luck, if I think of more I'll add it I'm sure to have forgotten but good luck!

[watgem]

Hi Joshie you've probably had your inspection by now I hope it went well and you are ok not too stressed!

[joshie]

no its on thurs 21st - am wettin self still! thanks thou watgem! :)

[watgem]

Hi Joshie how did it go? Hope you can put yer feet up a bit now!

[joshie]

it was gr8! no actions whatsoever! thinks i'll b excellent! so cant wait 2 advertise and get the mindees in!

Well done.!
It took ages for me to get all the documents back, but glad i stuck with it

Have you got all your paper work back yet?

[joshie]

Yep and im registered now too as of yesterday!

it took just 7 weeks from posting off forms to being registered!!