Views of those who use your setting or who work with you 6 part b. Early years selfevaluation form guidance, page 7 evaluation schedule for inspections of registered early years provision, pages 6 11. Early years self evaluation guidance 2015 6th october 2015 by kelly 2 comments guidance to support using the early years self evaluation form to evaluate the quality of registered early years provision and ensure continuous improvement. Early years inspection handbook from september 2015. Aug 26, 2015 this resource is an example sef, written to support all stakeholders in order to give them ideas andor prompt discussion with regards to school selfevaluation in light of the new ofsted framework. This resource is an example sef, written to support all stakeholders in order to give them ideas andor prompt discussion with regards to school selfevaluation in light of the new ofsted framework. On 14 may 2019 ofsted launched a new education inspection. Further information about changes to the ofsted sef can be found in this further information about oftseds sef factsheet. Written specifically to provide information and guidance about ofsted s inspection work in the early years sector, the newsletter is a valuable read to keep informed and up to date with current legislation and inspection procedures. Granby primary school serves the community of aylestone, to the south of leicester city. Leadership and management ofsted evidence early years careers. Our associate education experts david driscoll, gulshan kayembe and john dunne helped us write this article. How ofsted inspects childcare and early years, including the education inspection framework, deferring inspections, and safeguarding.
Early years selfevaluation form guidance1 early years inspection handbook2 common inspection framework3 the statutory framework for the early years foundations stage4 early years outcomes. Ofsted provided an optional selfevaluation form for early years providers. The sef self evaluation form on the system is a duplicate of the old ofsted sef that is no longer applicable, you can complete your sef on the system and email a pdf copy of your sef for the inspector to read before your inspection. The guidance for the ofsted sef is very clear that you shouldnt just list what you do. In the middle of september, ofsted published their first early years inspection update.
To purchase the sef for oscs pack online you will need a debit or credit card. Nursery resources will only use your email address for the purpose stated above and your data will not be shared with any third party without your permission. Early years self evaluation form guidance, page 7 evaluation schedule for inspections of registered early years provision, pages 6 11. Here are 10 things you should make sure your selfevaluation includes.
See more ideas about effective teaching, future school and teaching. Resources resources home early years prek and kindergarten primary elementary middle school secondary high school whole school special educational needs blog. The sef is now no longer in use by ofsted as of 28 march 2018. Whilst the early years selfevaluation form is no longer in use from april 2018, ofsted will still expect all childcare providers to selfevaluate and action plan. The central purpose of selfevaluation is to improve your provision and to ensure better outcomes for your children, whether you are a. Rag rate your school against the grade descriptors for each judgement area based on ofsted s school inspection handbook. We use our sef to help with our focused improvement plans. Tips for writing your school selfevaluation form sef. The preschool is one large room with kitchen, childrens toilets. Self evaluation form sef and action plan the self evaluation form sef should be a working document and used to record the settings strengths, training requirements and priorities for improvement. It will update you on developments and feature current issues. Refer to the early years self evaluation form guidance, page 5. Ofsted inspections of early years and childcare providers gov.
Ofsteds guidance for school self evaluation by ofstedrule. Weve looked into all the key documents and looked into the questions being asked at recent inspections to find out what you can expect. What ofsted does when a childminder or childcare provider does not comply with regulations. Eyfs statutory requirement checklist for early years settings. Refer to the early years selfevaluation form guidance, page 5. In the event of the disqualification of a registered provider, a person living in the same household as the registered provider, or a person employed in that household, the provider must not continue as an early years provider nor be directly concerned in the management of such provision. We then switched to sandbox software but found they were not innovating very fast. Please click on the link below and read at your leisure.
Weve talked to five outstanding nursery managers and leaders, as well as leading early years expert dr sue allingham, to bring you all the tips, advice, and guidance that you need to improve your ofsted rating. Remember that inspectors evaluate the extent to which your leaders and governors evaluate the quality of your provision and outcomes through selfassessment. Reflect, develop, improve sue cowley talks setting self. The key to improvement for any early years setting lies in reflective practice.
Birth to 31 august following a childs fifth birthday published. We are a larger than average, statemaintained primary school with 488 pupils currently on roll, 46 of whom attend our. It should include input from all members of staff and parents should have the opportunity to. However you will still need to look at the full document which can be downloaded from the ofsted. Only go outside for food, health reasons or work but only if you cannot work from home if you go out, stay 2 metres 6ft away from other people at all times. We use the resources that our forest school allows, to set the foundations for children understanding clear and defined boundaries and limits. The ofsted self evaluation form sef has been updated sept 2015. We recommend that you complete the selfevaluation form online. Apr 10, 2019 welcome to edition number seven in our new series on ofsted. This forms purpose is to help you in your own selfevaluation and be a basis for the inspection of your childrens centres. However, ofsted has acknowledged that there are providers who will want to continue to use this document within their selfassessment processes and it can be found here ofsted early years self evaluation form sef.
We are a larger than average, statemaintained primary school with 488 pupils currently on roll, 46 of whom attend our nursery which has just begun offering thirty hour provision. How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend this section is about the impact of your provision on childrens learning and development. Ofsted s official statistics follow the standards defined in the uk statistics. Ofsted early years selfevaluation form example answers. Our self evaluation form is a means to reflect upon our practice and see what is working, what is not and what we can to do improve. Early years self evaluation form guidance1 early years inspection handbook2 common inspection framework3 the statutory framework for the early years foundations stage4 early years outcomes. Gill jones, ofsted s deputy director, early years, on the new guide that aims to bust some of the myths around early years inspections. The sef for oscs pack is often purchased together with the early years for oscs pack, which contains templates and guidance to help you meet the requirements of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage in an out of school club setting how to purchase. Childcare consultant and ex ofsted inspector has previously spoken here at connect hq about the importance of a thorough sef. This means that the government gateway user id account you are.
Audit tool to help nursery managers evaluate their leadership and management ready for an ofsted inspection. However, ofsted does not require you to present your sef in a specific format see paragraph 46 of the school inspection handbook. The daily attendance, the class planning, the news feed, the calendar theres so much to love. Organic and child centred learning environment self. This time, were talking about leadership and management. If you have not received an ofsted security token from us, please contact us on 0300 123 1231. Accessing the selfevaluation form open objects software ltd. The word version can be edited, making the resource a template for senior leadersgovernors who may find it useful. Your ofsted sef should include much of the same criteria that inspectors will be using to judge your setting. Keep referring back to how the activities impact childrens learning and development wherever you can. After some reflection and feedback, we wanted to add a few important notes to this article, on the self evaluation form sef and what you need to know about incidents reported to ofsted. Early years self evaluation form guidance guidance to support using the self evaluation form to evaluate the quality of registered early years provision and ensure continuous improvement age group.
Jun 15, 2015 details of the changes to how ofsted will inspect early years provision, schools and further education and skills from september 2015. Welcome to the second installment in our brand new series on ofsted. Resources resources home early years prek and kindergarten primary. The ofsted sef updated sept 2015 guidance written by sarah neville knutsford childminding uk please respect my when sharing this document. Jan 16, 2018 ofsted inspection time is a stressful time for any nursery manager, but proper preparation can help to ease your stress and feel ready for every single ofsted question that the inspector will throw at you. Mythbusting guide launched for early years ofsted blog. You do not need to complete this form if you have a different way.
Ofsteds official statistics follow the standards defined in the uk statistics. During an ofsted inspection, a large section of the inspection will be looking closely at the leadership and management of the setting. Ofsted no longer offers their standard sef, and providers are free to record their selfevaluation however they wish. Example sef new ofsted september 2015 teaching resources. It is up to the nursery as to how often they keep this updated, however it is best practice to keep it regularly updated. Ofsted expects leaders to complete a written self evaluation form sef. Setting details and views of those who use the setting or who work with you 5 section 1. This is a technical guide to accessing the online sef. I know that ofsted and the government and everybody else wants to hear that you are doing your bit at your childminding setting but that statement on its own is fairly meaningless.
Guidance and forms for becoming a childminder or childcare provider in england. Whilst the early years self evaluation form is no longer in use from april 2018, ofsted will still expect all childcare providers to selfevaluate and action plan. All childminders need to selfevaluate your settings before your inspection. Mosaics common inspection framework formerly sef offers the perfect blend of ease of use and rigour through its unique selfevaluation structure and integration with your own school improvement plans.
Self evaluation form guidance factsheet 6 october 20, no. The quality and standards of the early years provision 7. This is the link to the october 20 ofsted guidance no 120332. Staying inspection ready is incredibly important for schools in all situations. The questions ofsted might ask you and your nursery team famly. You can also read school inspection update newsletters for updates and guidance about our school inspection work. Jun 14, 2016 dont just write i actively promote british values to help to prevent children being drawn into radicalisation and terrorism, in your sef model answers. Early years self evaluation form guidance early years self evaluation form guidance 4 september 2015, no 120342 introduction the optional early years self evaluation form is for providers on the early years register you may prefer to record your selfevaluation on a different form, for example. Changes to education inspection from september 2015 gov.
Youll also find tips to support you in ensuring your sef is an effective tool for your schools development. The early years self evaluation form is no longer in use from april 2018. You may find that working through the sections and example answers in this form will help you to consider various aspects of your service and where there is room for improvement. The questions ofsted might ask you and your nursery team. Read guidance on how to register with ofsted to provide childcare. Ofsted provided an optional self evaluation form for early years providers. This means that the government gateway user id account you are using is not registered to any setting with ofsted. This is a unique ofsted preparation product was created by nursery owners to support nursery owners and nursery managers complete their ofsted self evaluation by having tools to prepare their team and create their selfevaluation. Famly is an incredible child care management software. Use our checklist to kickstart your evaluation process and help you write your self evaluation form sef.
The sef for oscs pack is often purchased together with the early years for oscs pack, which contains templates and guidance to help you meet the requirements of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage in an out of school club setting. Dont just write i actively promote british values to help to prevent children being drawn into radicalisation and terrorism, in your sef model answers. The quality and standards of the early years provision. Ofsted inspectors want to see evidence of reflective practice in early years settings, and a good way for providers to demonstrate this is to complete a selfevaluation form sef on a regular basis. Oct 25, 20 ofsted provided an optional selfevaluation form for early years providers. For those that are not quite so long in the tooth, the sef became everyones nightmare with the challenges of losing your selfevaluation if you didnt instantly click save. Use our checklist when writing your self evaluation form sef to help you evaluate your schools provision. Addlestone preschool was established in 1986 on the current site, but has been running for approximately 45 years. Ofsted inspections of early years and childcare providers. Early years selfevaluation form broad town pre school. Early years selfevaluation form camrose primary school. Dec 01, 2014 how ofsted inspects childcare and early years, including the education inspection framework, deferring inspections, and safeguarding.
You may prefer to record your selfevaluation on a different form, for example. Service access denied can also appear when you are clicking on early years self evaluation form. Ofsted appears to have evolved a little and now accepts that schools can present their selfevaluation in any way they choose. The more that you and your staff are able to reflect on and analyse what you do at present, the better able you will be to build on your strengths and to improve on your weaknesses. We are a rural preschool that has its roots firmly embedded in the importance of learning though nature and outdoor play. Welcome to edition number four in our new series on ofsted. Early years selfevaluation form guidance guidance to support using the selfevaluation form to evaluate the quality of registered early years provision and ensure continuous improvement age group. Submitting your self evaluation form 5 how ofsted uses your self evaluation form 5 part a. Dec 02, 2014 documents relating to ofsted s inspections of maintained schools and academies. Ofsted are scrapping their early years self evaluation form sef its always been optional, but now the form itself will no longer exist. How you work with parents it is really important to demonstrate how you work with parents. Tips for writing your school selfevaluation form sef the. The online version of the sef has helpbutton guidance which brings up the relevant descriptors for each judgement. Ofsted inspections of maintained schools and academies gov.
The optional early years selfevaluation form is for providers on the early years register. Jul 30, 2018 welcome to the second installment in our brand new series on ofsted. As an ex early years inspector for ofsted, when i was due to inspect a provision, i would dedicate time prior to a visit on thoroughly reading evidence of how they evaluate practice, where there was one available. While the form is no longer in use, we still believe that the selfevaluation it encourages is valid for highquality, selfreflective practice, whether you use this format or not. Jan 23, 2018 your ofsted sef should include much of the same criteria that inspectors will be using to judge your setting. Weve talked to five outstanding nursery managers and leaders, as well as leading early years expert dr sue allingham, to bring you all the tips, advice, and guidance that you need to improve your setting in the eyes of ofsted.