If complaint is found to be unjust and not upheld it should be deleted. If complaint generated inspection, more explanation should be given to provider discussion. – Serious safeguarding could be held for a much longer period of time if the 10 years norm were reduced. Could have a system where “points” complaints are logged for a fixed period of time dependant on the severity of the complaint. Ofsted Quality Can we agree what Feedback and reports need to match. Any changes need to be Assurance this should look like in explained. Process the future? Anything not discussed within the setting should not be discussed with a third party who has not had any dealings with the setting. External agency should be involved, Ofsted should not be in charge of own quality assurance. There should not be an 3 unaccountable QA team. Any inspection grade changed at QA must result in a null and void inspection and another inspection arranged. Any inspection that goes to appeal must be suspended until result of appeal is resolved. Can Ofsted consider the role of an independent Early Years Provider advising on the QA process? Ofsted inspector Can we agree what Inspectors should have experience of each type of early years settings training and this should look like in i.e. placements during training. support the future? Inspectors should inspect their own sector ( EY.>EY) They need to respect the difference in early years settings such as child minding and nursery based. 4 People skills, need to be an important part of the training. More training in how they interpret their guidance to reduce the inconsistent experiences in inspections. Consistency. Inspectors seem to be trained, but where are the Appraisal/ 1:1
If complaint is found to be unjust and not upheld it should be deleted. If complaint generated inspection, more explanation should be given to provider – discussion. Serious safeguarding could be held for a much longer period of time if the 10 years norm were reduced. Could have a “points” system where complaints are logged for a fixed period of time dependant on the severity of the complaint. 3 Ofsted Quality Assurance Process Can we agree what this should look like in the future? Feedback and reports need to match. Any changes need to be explained. Anything not discussed within the setting should not be discussed with a third party who has not had any dealings with the setting. External agency should be involved, Ofsted should not be in charge of own quality assurance. There should not be an unaccountable QA team. Any inspection grade changed at QA must result in a null and void inspection and another inspection arranged. Any inspection that goes to appeal must be suspended until result of appeal is resolved. Can Ofsted consider the role of an independent Early Years Provider advising on the QA process? 4 Ofsted inspector training and support Can we agree what this should look like in the future? Inspectors should have experience of each type of early years settings i.e. placements during training. Inspectors should inspect their own sector ( EY.>EY) They need to respect the difference in early years settings such as child minding and nursery based. People skills, need to be an important part of the training. More training in how they interpret their guidance to reduce the inconsistent experiences in inspections. Consistency. Inspectors seem to be trained, but where are the Appraisal/ 1:1
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