We had our Ofsted visit and after a couple of hours of grilling, by a very helpful inspector, we had satisfied all the criteria for registration.
However, she could not guarantee that the certificate would arrive in time for our launch so I am still on tenterhooks. There is an old Chinese saying which sums up dealing with Ofsted, 'You can't push a river'!
I have now finished my paid job. The last few weeks in the post were strange because I was juggling the conflict of interests in being my own competition! But I had a fantastic leaving party and my lounge is now bedecked with cards from the children.
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