The body, totally agree keep a look out you never know they might be the ones standing in the corner taking notes

I fully expect Ofsted inspector to be at my friends antenatal scan next week just to check she understands the importance of E.Y.F.S. and safeguarding. ffs what have we come to.. nosing into a private arrangment between parents and a nanny!!!

that made me laugh - the bit about nanny having to invite the inspector into the house - makes ofsted sound like vampires

Lobsters - if you refuse entry, then Ofsted may be able to start proceedings to de-register the nanny... though I'm not sure that they can legally do that.
The nanny should be doing a risk assessment - in their mind - whilst working, and identifying hazards and letting their employer know of hazards if necessary. You don't have to fix the problem though!
Yes, it is up to parents as to how they have their home... so no stair gates, no socket covers (didn't some report recently say they were dangerous), keeping kitchen knives visible, etc.

All very big brother really - but they don't have any legal right to enter the property or to insist that changes are made to my knowledge. Thus it's far more about if the nanny is suitable, meeting Ofsted's training requirements.

Lobsters it's normally only an issue if you want to use government money to pay your nanny (Tax credits/Childcare vouchers)

Mmm, as a nanny employer I'm slighlty worried by a couple of bits of this. Is there any consequence to either myself or the nanny if we refuse to give OFSTED permission to enter? Does a nanny have to do a risk assesment? I know mine hasn't, she would point out things that are obviously unsafe, but certainly there's no full blown risk assesment. And isn't it up to us how we have the house, eg I don't use socket covers as I don't think they add to safety?

Seems a bit big brother-ish to me

What made me laugh was i was asked if i had a relevant childcare qualification, but i wouldn't be able to Ofsted registered if i didn't and the same about having my own insurance which of course i have!!maybe she asked me those questions to see if i stumbled with an answer Oh well, let me know if you get a phone call soon, all the best x

Surely they can't expect us to do daily diarys - that is between us and our employer. Medication is another matter... as part of our insurance (if with MM) then you have to keep a record of medication given.

I'd also disagree with the need for a consent form... it's probably covered in the contract of employment. Suppose Ofsted are wanting us to try to cover ourselves better.

I don't think it's about learning new things... it's more Ofsted checking up on us to make sure we meet the DCSF/Ofsted ever changing criteria.

Great that you came back and said what happened. On-line I've read some Home Childcare inspection reports... they are very basic... though surprising how many I cam across where the person was given actions, due to things like not having insurance, not having first aid training etc.

Hello Nick (and any other's!!)
Well all went really quickly, to be honest thought it was a waste of time all round, only took a few mins, i wrote down all the questions so that once home i could tell others what to expect..i was asked...
1, About safeguarding, am i aware of child protection?
2, Do i have the relevant childcare qualification?
3, Are the premises suitable that i work in,suitable equipment, risk assessment, eg in the kitchen is everything safe.. plugs, wires, cooker etc, is anything faulty?
4, How to deal with a complaint, write the complaint in the diary, show employers,date and sign it, and write all sorted!! or if your employers want they can phone OFSTED on 08456 404040.
5, Insurance, registered certificate.
she also mentioned to provide information in a diary, nappy changes,medicine administered, so we don't overdose our charges! (she also stated that we should get our employers to sign a consent form so that we can administer medicine while in charge of our charges!!, outings where to..!
the thing she did keep saying is that we should tell Ofsted of any changes, if we change job, the family move etc,

i don't think i learnt anything new, so that's reassuring for me, and i was told i probably won't be inspected again, what a shame
it was nothing to be scared of!!

Did they not write to your boss? I thought that was what they were supposed to do, given they need to be invited into the property (unlike a nursery, childminder where the Ofsted CCI has power of entry).

I'm sure it will go fine... do let me know it goes. I've not have an inspection yet.