Every provider knows that at some time they will get a knock on the door and find it is the early years inspector, arriving to carry out an unannounced inspection.
To give you the best start, it is essential that you are aware of the process and the inspector's role so you are able to work with the inspector to ensure a smooth inspection. This will help you to lead the inspection with a sense of ownership. After all, as a provider you know your setting better than anyone else.
Remember that even before the inspector visits your setting, she or he has already gathered evidence, for instance, reviewing your Self Evaluation Form (SEF) and last inspection report. There will also be a check to see if there have been any complaints and/or compliance issues against your setting. If the setting has a website the inspector will view this as well.
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