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Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!

Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy
Ofsted
Early Years
Safeguarding
Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy
Inclusion
Impact Early Years
Barriers To Learning
Teamwork
Curriculum
Low Level Concerns
Professional Development
Inspection Toolkit
Leadership In Early Years
Wellbeing
Difficult Conversations
Leadership
Planning Call
CPD
Coaching
Recruitment

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 help you transition from feeling unsure, overwhelmed and stressed to being confident, capable, and full... more

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Have you ever been asked about local safeguarding trends during inspection and found yourself unsure where to start?

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Recent Guests

Lissy West
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Episode: 238 - Empty Your Stress Bucket
Emily Woodhead
Lead Auditor at Early Years Jigsaw
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Episode: 233 - The Difference Between A Mock Inspection And A Quality Improvement Audit
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Episode: 216 - Supporting Every Child's Voice, The Importance of The Environment

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Vanessa Dooley
Host of Get Inspection Ready and an early years consultant based in the UK.
Lucy Oropsa
Team member on Get Inspection Ready podcast; in-studio discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Thank you

    Thank you Vanessa! I really appreciate you taking time out to offer your guidance and support. I love that you keep pushing me to keep improving. My nursery was awarded a good last month. I felt confident leading my first inspection as a manager after listening to your podcasts and reading your books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lollycp
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Exactly what I needed

    There are very few creators out there creating genuinely thoughtful and valuable content helping schools to get ready for ofsted. Finding this show has been nothing short of a gift for myself and other. Vanessa is a sweet heart who truly cares and share freely. What a gold mine, which makes me feel inspection ready. Keep crushing it guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ant100122332
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Significant event episode

    This is genuinely the most helpful early years podcast and I have listened to them all. It is so helpful that you go behind the documents and make something so complicated accessible

    Please could you do a show on bouncing back from inadequate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schlates
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Help

    Please could you do a show on bouncing back from inadequate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schlates
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Amazing

    So informative and easy to listen to. I love these bite size opportunities to keep me updated and on track.

    Another invaluable resource from Vanessa x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RSHassey
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The show is seen as a practical, supportive resource with clear techniques for leadership conversations.
Episodes are appreciated as concise, digestible bites that keep teams updated between inspections.
Listeners praise actionable guidance that translates to real improvement in inspections.
The content is valued for demystifying inspections and providing tools to maintain staff wellbeing and governance during Ofsted cycles.
Guests and team discussions are viewed as approachable and relevant to everyday nursery challenges.

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216 - Supporting Every Child's Voice, The Importance of The Environment
Q: OK, first of all, how successful was the KTP in the early years sector and what benefits did it bring to both the business and the university?
The hosts and guests describe the partnership as groundbreaking for the sector, delivering academic expertise to a practical setting, with anticipated gains in sector impact, policy-informed practice, and opportunities for continued collaboration beyond the project.
216 - Supporting Every Child's Voice, The Importance of The Environment
Q: So the first question is, how does the toolkit translate to younger and non-verbal children?
Emma explains the initial trial focused on verbally communicating preschoolers, but Katie notes the limitation and outlines planned work to adapt ESL to younger ages and non-verbal children through broader research and development.
233 - The Difference Between A Mock Inspection And A Quality Improvement Audit
Q: How can a setting arrange a QIA, and what focus areas can be tailored?
Settings can book a QIA via email, with options to tailor focus areas such as SEN or safeguarding to match the setting's needs.
233 - The Difference Between A Mock Inspection And A Quality Improvement Audit
Q: How do auditors interact with the staff during the audit?
Auditors actively involve managers and staff in the process, providing detailed feedback per room and guiding them through improvements while staying supportive rather than judgmental.
233 - The Difference Between A Mock Inspection And A Quality Improvement Audit
Q: What is the main difference between a Quality Improvement Audit and a mock inspection?
QIAs aim to improve quality with actionable guidance, not to replicate inspection lines of inquiry or assign grades; the focus is on staff empowerment and practical improvements in each room.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Get Inspection Ready

What is Get Inspection Ready about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets early years professionals, focusing on practical, inspector-focused guidance to help nurseries and preschools improve daily practice and be inspection-ready. Episodes cover leadership conversations, safeguarding, performance, supervision, and CPD, offering actionable steps, templates, and toolkit-driven approaches to elevate quality across rooms. The tone is uplifting and pragmatic, emphasizing real-world impact over theoretical compliance, with episodes often featuring step-by-step guidance, checklists, and supportive coaching aimed at helping settings demonstrate consistent, high-quality practice to inspectors. A standout trait is the strong emphasis on coaching, collaborative culture, and tangible resources that practit... more

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