What is included:
The aim of NDNA’s nursery inspection consultancy is not just about compliance. Our support packages are their to help settings demonstrate quality practice confidently under scrutiny.
Standard nursery inspection package includes:
This support package visit covers all areas of provision reviewed in line with the Early Years Inspection Framework.
- Pre-visit review of the setting’s online presence, e.g. website, reviews, reports, etc.
- Review of evaluation areas against statutory requirements
- Opportunities for leaders and staff to demonstrate confidence in describing key aspects of practice, e.g. curriculum progression, reducing barriers to inclusion
- Overview of setting culture, such as staff well-being, safeguarding and parental engagement
- Optional templates, e.g. inspection confidence checklist, staff survey.
- Leaders will contribute to the development of a quality improvement plan during the visit, identifying strengths and focusing on recommendations for future development.
- Inspection consultancy: From compliance to confidence – bespoke package
- We also provide bespoke visits for providers that want to focus on a specific area of their practice. This may be beneficial for settings who have experienced recent change (such as opening a new room, delivering a new curriculum or turnover of key staff) or can support settings who have received inspection feedback which has highlighted a particular area for further improvement.
Bespoke nursery inspection consultancy visits may focus on:
- One specific area of practice such as the toddler room or outdoor provision
- The quality of teaching
- The effectiveness of supervision
- Parental engagement
- Curriculum progression, etc.
Prices for nursery inspection consultancy visits are:
Full day visits for nurseries:
- Members £725
- Non-members £930
How to book
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