Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!
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Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!
Welcome to Get Inspection Ready, the podcast created for Early Years professionals, nursery managers, preschool leaders, childcare providers, and anyone who works in the Early Years sector. Whether you're hands-on in the room or managing the whole setting, this show is here to support you. We’ll he...
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208 - In The New Framework: Safeguarding
With the new Early Years inspection framework changing how safeguarding is judged, shifting to a simple ‘met’ or ‘not met’ outcome, it’s never been mo...
207 - In The New Framework: Parental and Community Engagement
Are you confident that your parental and community engagement would stand up to Ofsted’s scrutiny?
Many settings believe they’re doing “enough”...
206 - In The New Framework: Inclusion
Are you confident inspectors will see inclusion as a lived reality in your setting—or will it only exist in your policies?
In the November 2025...
205 - In The New Framework: Welfare and Wellbeing
Are you confident your setting is meeting Ofsted’s expectations for children’s welfare and wellbeing—or could hidden gaps be putting you at risk?
204 - In The New Framework: Behaviour, Attitudes & Routines
Are your children’s daily routines helping them thrive, or quietly holding them back?
In early years settings, the way you shape behaviour, atti...
203 - In The New Proposed Framework: Achievement and Progress
How confident are you that you could clearly explain every child’s progress without checking their file first?
When Ofsted visits, they’re not j...
202 - In The New Proposed Framework: Curriculum and Teaching
Are you confident that every member of your team could explain your curriculum and teaching approach without sounding scripted?
In inspections,...
201 - In The New Proposed Framework: Leadership and Management
Are you confident your leadership and management practices would shine under Ofsted’s upcoming framework changes?
With inspections evolving and...
200 - From Why To WOW: Co-Research in Practice
When was the last time you truly learned something new with a child rather than teaching it to them?
Many early years practitioners unintentiona...
199 - The Neuroscience of Movement and Music in Early Years
Do you know how music can rewire a child’s brain for learning, and why your setting might be missing out?
In this episode, we explore how daily...
198 - How This Police Commissioner Is Trying To Give Early Years a Voice in Domestic Abuse Reporting
Have you ever wondered what truly lies behind the behaviours of children in your setting, and how much of it could stem from trauma they've already ex...
197 - Understanding Vulnerable Children: The 4 Key Factors in Early Years
Do you really know who the vulnerable children are in your setting, or could some be hiding in plain sight?
In today's Early Years landscape, vu...
196 - Which 100 Acre Woods Colleague Are You?
When Ofsted calls, do you become a bouncing Tigger, a panicked Piglet, or a calming Pooh Bear?
We all react differently under pressure, but how...
195 - Supervisions That Stick: Making Every Minute Matter
Are your staff supervisions getting squeezed out of the schedule, rushed, overlooked, or treated like a tick-box exercise?
In a sector where tim...
194 - Stop Reacting, Start Leading: How to Build a Proactive Setting
Are you constantly firefighting in your setting instead of confidently leading with intention?
If your days are filled with reacting to problems...
193 - Safeguarding Skills - Easy Ways To Remember Key Information in Early Years!
Do your team members ever freeze when asked safeguarding questions during inspections, even though they know the answer?
In the heat of an Ofste...
192 - The Launch of Impact Early Years
What if you could ditch your filing cabinet, reclaim 20% of your time, and still stay completely compliant?
If you’re drowning in paperwork, jug...
191 - How to Save Hours Each Week By Streamlining Early Years Compliance!
How much time do you waste each week rummaging through filing cabinets trying to find that one crucial document when an inspector walks through the do...
190 - How To Finally Ditch Paperwork And Streamline Your Early Years Setting!
Have you ever wished all your compliance, safeguarding, and staffing systems could live in one simple place?
If you’re juggling multiple platfor...
189 - Exploring Early Childhood: Enhancing Speech and Language Through Environment
What makes an environment truly powerful for supporting children’s speech and language development? And how can research help shape what we do in earl...
188 - How to Prepare Your Early Years Team for Ofsted & Keep Morale High
How would you feel if an Ofsted inspector walked into your nursery tomorrow?
The thought of an inspection can send nerves skyrocketing, but what...
187 - Why Overprotecting Children in Early Years Is a Bigger Risk Than You Think
Are we protecting children too much? What if avoiding risks in early years education is holding them back?
In today's episode, we dive into the...
186 - What Happened When Ofsted Visited And Why It Was Surprisingly Positive
What if your next Ofsted inspection was actually a positive experience?
Many Early Years providers dread that unexpected Ofsted call, w...
185 - From Exhausted to Empowered: How Early Years Leaders Can Step Back Without Losing Control
Do you know a manager who’s always the first to arrive and the last to leave, pushing through exhaustion even when they need a break?
Many manag...
184 - Beyond School Readiness: Developing the Whole Child for Lifelong Success
Are you still caught up in the myth of "school readiness" and wondering if you're focusing on the right things for your young learners?
If you’v...
183 - The Secret to Inspection Success: Understanding the EYFS
When was the last time you actually read the EYFS statutory framework rather than just filing it away?
Many early years professionals treat the...
182 - From Making Do To Making Noise: How Providers Are Taking Government To Court Over Funding
Are you tired of jumping through endless hoops just to keep your early years setting afloat?
The ever-changing funding rules and inconsistent lo...
181 - Enough is Enough, It Is Time To Speak Up!
Are private and voluntary nurseries being sidelined by the government’s push for school-based early years education?
If you're an early years pr...
180 - Real Questions From Early Years Professionals And The Answers You Need!
Do you have any burning questions about early years settings, inspections, or quality improvement? You’re not alone—let’s get them answered!
In...
179 - A Clear Strategy To Achieving Early Years Excellence
Are you feeling burnt out by endless paperwork and shifting policies in your early years setting?
It’s easy to get lost in the daily grind and f...
178 - Encouraging Independence, Why Jobs Are Good For Children!
Should young children be given real responsibilities like setting the table or sweeping the floor? Some say it's too much, but what if it’s exactly wh...
177 - Have Your Say! The New Early Years Framework
Did you know Ofsted is proposing a major change to Early Years inspections, one that could completely reshape how your setting is assessed?
The...
176 - Answering Your Burning Early Years Questions!
Ever wondered what inspectors really look for the moment they walk into your setting? Or if Ofsted might be changing their inspection cycle? You’re no...
175 - The Key To Supporting A Child's Sense of Belonging!
How do you ensure every child in your setting feels truly seen and valued?
In today’s episode, we dive into the heart of early years practice by...
174 - Key Points From Ofsted Reports: Common Issues!
How confident are you that your early years setting is truly inspection-ready while also maintaining the highest standards for children's safety and w...
173 - Why Your Story Matters, How To Showcase Your IMPACT!
Are you ready to confidently showcase your setting's story to inspectors and celebrate every child’s unique journey?
Whether you're preparing fo...
172 - Understanding Your Inner Child, The Key to Empowering Early Years Educators
Have you ever felt like you're wearing a mask of confidence while struggling with self-doubt underneath?
This episode dives into the hidden stru...
171 - From Chaos to Calm: Transforming Your Early Years Environment
How can the environment in your early years setting impact the well-being of children, staff, and even inspectors?
In today’s high-pressure educ...
170 - Is Circle Time Holding Back Your Early Years Practice?
Is circle time helping your children or just holding them in place? Are you stuck doing it because "it's always been done"?
Many early years set...
169 - Why SEN Challenges Are Overwhelming Early Years Providers!
Why are so many nurseries hesitant to support children with SEND, and what can be done to ensure inclusivity for every child?
For Early...