Nursery World - The Inspection Journey: Part 2

The new self-evaluation form from Ofsted is not compulsory - but a very beneficial tool. Laura Henry and Beth Harris recommend that every setting completes it, and set out the best way to do so.

As a starting point, what is the self-evaluation form (SEF)? Do we see it as just a paper exercise? The 'self' in SEF means we need to take a personal look at ourselves in order to evaluate our practice. This is one of the hardest things we, as individuals, will find to do. However, if we truly do not reflect on ourselves and our practice, how can we begin to understand the individual needs of children?

There has been a lot of debate about the SEF being compulsory. Do you have to complete it, and will the inspectors make reference to the SEF during the inspection?

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