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OFSTED Big Conversation

We attend the Ofsted Big Conversation Zoom meeting as part of our ongoing continued professional development plan.

These Meetings are full of relevant and up to date information  which informs us to improve our practices for you and your children.

These meetings also give us a voice to ask OFSTED any questions that we may have they respond immediately with the answer therefore giving us the chance to improve and ensure that everything we do here at Clare house is safe and appropriate.

These meetings also provide us with regular meetings with our Local authority representative; This gives us the opportunity to have discussions with other local settings about common themes around training needs, Funding rates, nursery provision and practices.

The Ofsted Big Conversation brought together representatives of Early Years Education & Care Providers and Ofsted across the UK. It is a voluntary organisation run by sector representatives and the purpose within the Terms of Reference are:

• To provide a communication forum where providers*, who deliver Early Years care and education, can collectively bring shared areas of concern or common themes they seek further clarification on, to a representative from Ofsted, and receive a timely response.
• To provide Ofsted an opportunity to give updates on changes and direction of travel and to help dispel Ofsted ‘myths’.
• To provide information and discussions on sustainability in Early Years Education & Care settings, sharing good practice with other providers. South West OBC has a regular slot for sharing sustainability in practice
• Provide a communication forum where early years providers can raise shared concerns and seek clarification directly from Ofsted.
• Allow Ofsted to provide updates on current developments and future direction while helping to dispel common misconceptions.
• Share examples of good practice and promote sustainable, high-quality early years provision.
• Enable Local Authorities to provide regional updates and answer questions relevant to providers within their area.
• Encourage collaboration, networking and continuous professional development across the early years sector.
• By participating in these meetings, Clare House Nursery demonstrates its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care, safeguarding and education for all children.

 

Website link:

#OfstedBigConversation – Join The Conversation

Regional Contacts: 

Chair: Cheryl Hadland
cheryl@theofstedbigconversation.co.uk

Assistant to Chair: Charli Henley-Carter
charli@theofstedbigconversation.co.uk