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

By Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy

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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 fully prepared for inspection day. Why tune in? Because working in Early Years is challenging enough without added pressure. Each episode is packed with golden nuggets of information designed to help your setting not just meet expectations, but exceed them. From understanding compliance to improving daily practice, we cover the topics that matter most. You'll learn how to create a rich learning environment that not only supports the children with their development, but will also wow an inspector! Imagine feeling proud, supported, and inspection-ready. With Get Inspection Ready by your side, inspection day becomes an opportunity, not something to dread. So, if you're in a nursery, preschool, or any early years setting, this podcast is your companion on the road to success. Hit play and take one step closer to Early Years excellence.

Episode Date
241 - Safer Sleep Has Changed: Are You Ready Now?
Jun 15, 2026
240 - The Safeguarding Question That Catches Leaders and Managers Off-Guard
Jun 08, 2026
239 - School Readiness Versus Life Readiness and Why We Have Got It Wrong
Jun 01, 2026
238 - Empty Your Stress Bucket
May 26, 2026
237 - Rekindling Your Fire In Early Years
May 18, 2026
236 - The Leadership Questions You Don't Ask
May 11, 2026
235 - Safeguarding Changes 2026: Breaking It Down for Early Years
May 05, 2026
234 - The Conversation You're Avoiding: Addressing Poor Performance in Early Years!
Apr 27, 2026
233 - The Difference Between A Mock Inspection And A Quality Improvement Audit
Apr 20, 2026
232 - What Inspectors Notice in the First 30 Minutes And Why It Matters!
Apr 13, 2026
231 - The Power of Coaching: Strong Conversations. Strong Standards
Apr 07, 2026
230 - Beyond the Tick Box: The Real Purpose of Supervisions
Mar 30, 2026
229 - Inspection Reports Have Changed… But The Next Steps Haven't
Mar 23, 2026
228 - When The Chips Are Down: Supporting Wellbeing in Early Years
Mar 16, 2026
227 - Safer Recruitment: What Does It Really Mean?
Mar 09, 2026
226 - Low-Level Concerns: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Mar 02, 2026
225 - Being Exceptional: What Does It Look Like In Practice?
Feb 23, 2026
224 - Reigniting Your CPD: The Power of Fire In Your Belly Training!
Feb 16, 2026
223 - The Planning Call: What Inspectors Will Ask and Why It Matters
Feb 09, 2026
222 - What Safeguarding Looks Like When It's Working Well (And How To Tell When It Isn't)
Feb 02, 2026
221 - In The New Inspection Toolkit: What Do Barriers To Learning Look Like
Jan 26, 2026
220 - What Do Barriers To Learning Mean?
Jan 19, 2026
219 - The One Place Inspectors Look That Most Settings Forget!
Jan 12, 2026
218 - Belonging Begins with Courage
Jan 05, 2026
217 - The Courage to Change: Behind the Scenes of Our Bravest Year Yet
Dec 15, 2025
216 - Supporting Every Child's Voice, The Importance of The Environment
Dec 08, 2025
215 - The New Planning Call: What's Changing, What Matters, and How to Shine!
Dec 01, 2025
214 - Teamwork To Make The Dream Work
Nov 24, 2025
213 - Belonging for All: How to Bring Inclusion to Life in Your Nursery
Nov 17, 2025
212 - 9 Years Strong & Inspection Ready!
Nov 10, 2025
211 - The Difference Between Safeguarding and Children's Welfare and Wellbeing
Nov 03, 2025
210 - Save Time, Stay Compliant: The Power of Impact Early Years
Oct 27, 2025
209 - How Your Environment Shapes Children's Voices
Oct 20, 2025
208 - In The New Framework: Safeguarding
Oct 13, 2025
207 - In The New Framework: Parental and Community Engagement
Oct 06, 2025
206 - In The New Framework: Inclusion
Sep 29, 2025
205 - In The New Framework: Welfare and Wellbeing
Sep 22, 2025
204 - In The New Framework: Behaviour, Attitudes & Routines
Sep 15, 2025
203 - In The New Proposed Framework: Achievement and Progress
Sep 08, 2025
202 - In The New Proposed Framework: Curriculum and Teaching
Sep 01, 2025
201 - In The New Proposed Framework: Leadership and Management
Aug 26, 2025
200 - From Why To WOW: Co-Research in Practice
Aug 18, 2025
199 - The Neuroscience of Movement and Music in Early Years
Aug 11, 2025
198 - How This Police Commissioner Is Trying To Give Early Years a Voice in Domestic Abuse Reporting
Aug 04, 2025
197 - Understanding Vulnerable Children: The 4 Key Factors in Early Years
Jul 28, 2025
196 - Which 100 Acre Woods Colleague Are You?
Jul 21, 2025
195 - Supervisions That Stick: Making Every Minute Matter
Jul 14, 2025
194 - Stop Reacting, Start Leading: How to Build a Proactive Setting
Jul 07, 2025
193 - Safeguarding Skills - Easy Ways To Remember Key Information in Early Years!
Jun 30, 2025
192 - The Launch of Impact Early Years
Jun 23, 2025
191 - How to Save Hours Each Week By Streamlining Early Years Compliance!
Jun 16, 2025
190 - How To Finally Ditch Paperwork And Streamline Your Early Years Setting!
Jun 09, 2025
189 - Exploring Early Childhood: Enhancing Speech and Language Through Environment
Jun 02, 2025
188 - How to Prepare Your Early Years Team for Ofsted & Keep Morale High
May 27, 2025
187 - Why Overprotecting Children in Early Years Is a Bigger Risk Than You Think
May 19, 2025
186 - What Happened When Ofsted Visited And Why It Was Surprisingly Positive
May 12, 2025
185 - From Exhausted to Empowered: How Early Years Leaders Can Step Back Without Losing Control
May 06, 2025
184 - Beyond School Readiness: Developing the Whole Child for Lifelong Success
Apr 28, 2025
183 - The Secret to Inspection Success: Understanding the EYFS
Apr 22, 2025
182 - From Making Do To Making Noise: How Providers Are Taking Government To Court Over Funding
Apr 14, 2025
181 - Enough is Enough, It Is Time To Speak Up!
Apr 07, 2025
180 - Real Questions From Early Years Professionals And The Answers You Need!
Mar 31, 2025
179 - A Clear Strategy To Achieving Early Years Excellence
Mar 24, 2025
178 - Encouraging Independence, Why Jobs Are Good For Children!
Mar 17, 2025
177 - Have Your Say! The New Early Years Framework
Mar 10, 2025
176 - Answering Your Burning Early Years Questions!
Mar 03, 2025
175 - The Key To Supporting A Child's Sense of Belonging!
Feb 24, 2025
174 - Key Points From Ofsted Reports: Common Issues!
Feb 17, 2025
173 - Why Your Story Matters, How To Showcase Your IMPACT!
Feb 10, 2025
172 - Understanding Your Inner Child, The Key to Empowering Early Years Educators
Feb 03, 2025
171 - From Chaos to Calm: Transforming Your Early Years Environment
Jan 27, 2025
170 - Is Circle Time Holding Back Your Early Years Practice?
Jan 20, 2025
169 - Why SEN Challenges Are Overwhelming Early Years Providers!
Jan 13, 2025
168 - The ABCs of Early Years Inspections
Jan 06, 2025
167 - Why Reflection Is Key For Jigsaw Early Years!
Dec 16, 2024
166 - Ensuring Best Practice When Working with Under 2's in Early Years!
Dec 09, 2024
165 - Are Ofsted's Proposed Changes Setting Nurseries Up for Success or Stress?
Dec 02, 2024
164 - How to Reconnect With Nursery/Preschool Families Without Overloading Staff or Parents!
Nov 25, 2024
163 - Why You Need A Reggio-Inspired Approach To Empower Children's Learning in Your Early Years Setting!
Nov 18, 2024
162 - How Atelier Nursery Has Built Strong Family Bonds By Breaking Traditional Room Barriers!
Nov 11, 2024
161 - Why Fostering Independence in Early Years Is Crucial for Child Development!
Nov 04, 2024
160 - A Smooth Ride To Success in Early Years Inspections
Oct 28, 2024
159 - How New Safeguarding Reforms Will Impact Your Early Years Setting!
Oct 21, 2024
158 - 10 Top Tips to Help you Shine on your Inspection
Oct 14, 2024
157 - How Effective Documentation Can Transform Ofsted Inspections!
Oct 07, 2024
156 - How to be Fully Prepared for your Ofsted Inspection in Nurseries, Preschools and Childminders Just From the Call
Sep 30, 2024
155 - How Loose Parts and Simple Risk Assessments Led To A More Engaged Learning Environment
Sep 23, 2024
154 - How The End of Ofsted's One-Word Judgements Could Impact Early Years Providers!
Sep 16, 2024
153 - Secrets to Achieving Amazing Ofsted Results by Closing Gaps in Early Years Learning
Sep 09, 2024
152 - Why Understanding Room Intents Is Crucial for Your Early Years Setting!
Sep 02, 2024
151 - Embedding British Values in Early Years: A Guide for Preschools, Nurseries and Ofsted Success
Aug 27, 2024
150 - Why Leadership Development Is Crucial for Preschool and Nursery Managers Seeking Ofsted Excellence
Aug 19, 2024
149 - Early Years Insights: Finding Quality Apprenticeship Providers for Nurseries and Preschools
Aug 12, 2024
148 - Top Tips for Selling Your Nursery or Preschool - Due Diligence and Planning in Early Years
Aug 05, 2024
147 - What Does 'Outstanding' Look Like in Early Years Preschools and Nurseries?
Jul 29, 2024
146 - Top Tips on Creating a Positive Culture in your Early Years Nurseries and Preschools
Jul 22, 2024
145 - How the Wheel of Practice Transforms Supervisions for Early Years Nurseries and Preschools
Jul 15, 2024
144 - Why Leadership Is Impacting Your Preschool or Nursery: 3 Ways To Keep Your Early Years Team Motivated
Jul 08, 2024
143 - Implementing Peer Observations in Preschools and Nurseries: A Step-by-Step Guide for Early Years Managers
Jul 01, 2024
142 - What Are Your Views on the Political Manifestos for Early Years and How They Affect Your Nursery or Preschool?
Jun 24, 2024
141 - What Are Your Thoughts on Ofsted Reducing the Early Years Inspection Cycle for Preschools, Nurseries and Childminders?
Jun 17, 2024
140 - Unlocking the Curious Mind in Early Years: Strategies for Engaging Two-Year-Olds
Jun 10, 2024
139 - What We Need To Do To Prepare our Preschools and Nurseries for Ofsted!
Jun 03, 2024
138 - The IMPACT of Cultural Capital in Early Years Education!
May 28, 2024
137 - Why The Inspection Process Feels Overwhelming & How To Take Control
May 20, 2024
136 - Why Early Years Educators Need Consistent Strategies To Manage Children's Big Feelings in Their Nursery/Preschool
May 13, 2024
135 - Early Years Insights for Ofsted Excellence: Preparing Your Nursery/Preschool
May 07, 2024
134 - How Collaboration Can Add More Positive Male Role Models in Early Years
Apr 29, 2024
133 - Enhancing Learning through Display Boards in Early Years Nurseries and Preschools
Apr 22, 2024
132 - Why Scripted Learning Walks Won't Help You Impress Ofsted Inspectors & What To Do Instead
Apr 15, 2024
131 - Does Your Activity Planning Lack Intent? Here's How To Fix It NOW!
Apr 08, 2024
130 - Early Years Is Not A Job, It's A Lifestyle!
Apr 02, 2024
129 - Why Identifying Love Languages Is Crucial in Early Years and How It Can Transform Your Preschool or Nursery!
Mar 25, 2024
128 - Why The Right Mindset Is Key to Getting Ready for Your Ofsted Inspection!
Mar 18, 2024
127 - Inadequate to Improved: How Early Years Preschools, and Nurseries Can Conquer Ofsted!
Mar 11, 2024
126 - Mastering Ofsted Inspections: A Success Story From an Early Years Setting!
Mar 04, 2024
125 - Transforming 'Requires Improvement' in Early Years Settings
Feb 26, 2024
124 - Achieving Outstanding: A Nurseries' Insider Tips for Successful Ofsted Early Years Inspections
Feb 19, 2024
123 - How To Think Outside The Box: Maintaining Excellence
Feb 12, 2024
122 - Early Years Impact Training Hub Membership
Feb 05, 2024
121 - How One Early Years Setting Transformed Its Ofsted Readiness in Just 3 Weeks
Jan 29, 2024
120 - From Nervous Newcomer to Confident Apprentice: Tips for Thriving During Early Years Inspections
Jan 22, 2024
119 - From Nervous to Prepared: How a Nursery Transformed Its Ofsted Inspection Experience
Jan 15, 2024
118 - Welcome to 2024
Jan 08, 2024
117 - Round up with JigsawEYC Operations Manager
Dec 18, 2023
116 - Changes to Level 3
Dec 11, 2023
115 - Creating an Effective Early Years Curriculum That is Bespoke to Your Nursery or Preschool!
Dec 04, 2023
114 - The Meaning of Quality in Early Years Settings
Nov 27, 2023
113 - Why EAL (English as an Additional Language) is Critical for Early Years Practitioners to Get Right In Their Preschool or Nursery!
Nov 20, 2023
112 - The World of Safeguarding with Lorna Wigley
Nov 13, 2023
111 - Changes to EYFS Requirements
Nov 06, 2023
110 - Building Stronger Parent Partnerships: Why Weak Engagement Is Holding Back Your Early Years Setting
Oct 30, 2023
109 - Demystifying Ofsted Inspections: How to Meet and Exceed Expectations!
Oct 23, 2023
108 - Safeguarding in Early Years: Essential Tips for Preschools and Nurseries
Oct 16, 2023
107 - The Main Purpose of Training in our Sector
Oct 09, 2023
106 - The One Mindset Shift That Can Make or Break Your Nursery Leadership
Oct 02, 2023
105 - The Hidden Power of Reflection: How Early Years Leaders Improve Their Provision
Sep 25, 2023
104 - The Importance of Effective Baby Training in Your Preschool/Nursery and How It Effects Development in A Child's Early Years
Sep 18, 2023
103 - The Myths about Ofsted in Early Years!
Sep 11, 2023
102 - Do Your Supervisions Lack Impact? Here's How To Fix It Now!
Sep 04, 2023
101 - How Quality Improvement Audits can Enhance Your Practice and Add Impact
Aug 29, 2023
100 - Who We Are
Aug 21, 2023
099 - How To Overcome The Anxiety of an Ofsted Inspection in your Early Years Preschool or Nursery!
Aug 14, 2023
098 - How to Build a Language-Rich Environment for EAL Children in Your Nursery or Preschool
Aug 07, 2023
097 - Can Moving Beyond Circle Time Boost Children's Engagement and Confidence?
Jul 31, 2023
096 - How A Simple Induction Plan Changes Agency Staff in Early Years
Jul 24, 2023
095 - Why Sticking to "The Way We've Always Done It" Is Holding Back Your Early Years Setting
Jul 17, 2023
094 - Whats The Difference Between a Mock Inspection and a Quality Improvement Audit
Jul 10, 2023
093 - The World of Early Years Qualifications with Sophie Hayter - Part 3
Jul 03, 2023
092 - The World of Early Years Qualifications with Sophie Hayter - Part 2
Jun 26, 2023
091 - The World of Early Years Qualifications with Sophie Hayter - Part 1
Jun 19, 2023
090 - How A Positive Mindset Can Help You Excel In Your Early Years Ofsted Inspection!
Jun 12, 2023
089 - Interview with Blackmoor Park Day Nursery - Part 2
Jun 05, 2023
088 - Interview with Blackmoor Park Day Nursery Part 1
May 30, 2023
087 - Revisiting The Learning Walk
May 22, 2023
086- Why Safe Sleep Practices Are Essential for An Early Years Setting!
May 15, 2023
085 - Emotional Literacy
May 09, 2023
084 - How We Can Help Big Feelings in Our Early Years
May 02, 2023
083 - Signs You're Missing Reflection in Your CPD Approach & How To Improve Team Impact
Apr 24, 2023
082 - Staff Induction
Apr 17, 2023
081 - Safer Recruitment
Apr 10, 2023
080 - Resilient Early Years: Thriving in Preschool and Nursery Inspections
Apr 03, 2023
078 - Embracing Smooth Transitions in Early Years!
Mar 20, 2023
077 The Jigsaw Early Years Academy is being born!
Mar 13, 2023
076 Revisiting Notification Calls
Mar 06, 2023
075 - The Art of Interaction in Early Years, Top Tips For Your Preschool or Nursery!
Feb 27, 2023
074 Why Baby Training is Paramount
Feb 20, 2023
073 - Fresh Eyes, New Insights: The Power of Audits in Early Years Settings
Feb 13, 2023
072 A Chat with Glenn Denny
Feb 06, 2023
071 What Should be in the Staff File
Jan 30, 2023
070 The IMPACT of Observations
Jan 23, 2023
069 - How One Simple Checklist Can Help You Ace Your Next Early Years Inspection
Jan 15, 2023
068 - Does Your Team Lack Motivation? Why It Might Be Costing You Inspection Success
Dec 19, 2022
067 Qualifications and Ratios
Dec 12, 2022
066 - How Icelandic Preschools and Nurseries Differ from Ours!
Dec 05, 2022
065 The Importance of Reflection
Nov 28, 2022
064 The Importance of Staff Meetings
Nov 21, 2022
063 Your Curriculum
Nov 14, 2022
062 - Risk Assessments in Early Years: Turning Checklists into Safeguarding Success
Nov 07, 2022
061 - Face-to-Face vs. Online: Which Safeguarding Training Is Best For Early Years Settings?
Oct 31, 2022
060 Are Inspectors in the Area
Oct 24, 2022
059 Questions about Complaints
Oct 17, 2022
058 The Parents Notice Board
Oct 10, 2022
057 Tracking
Oct 03, 2022
056 Preparing for the Call
Sep 26, 2022
055 Purpose of Intention
Sep 20, 2022
054 Dealing with Complaints
Sep 12, 2022
053 Achieving Amazing Results
Sep 05, 2022
052 Staff Meetings
Aug 29, 2022
051 Changes to Ratios
Aug 22, 2022
050 Partnerships with Parents
Aug 15, 2022
049 Supporting Children Under 2
Aug 08, 2022
048 How To Feel About An Inspection
Aug 01, 2022
047 What, So What, What Now?
Jul 25, 2022
046 All About Me Forms
Jul 18, 2022
045 What We Need to Cover - Safeguarding
Jul 11, 2022
044 Joint Observations
Jul 04, 2022
043 Cause For Concern
Jun 27, 2022
042 Secure Transitions
Jun 20, 2022
041 Speed of Leader
Jun 13, 2022
040 - From Good To Outstanding: Josie Hack Shares The Secrets Behind Her Ofsted Success
Jun 06, 2022
039 Is Paperwork Needed
May 30, 2022
038 Compliance Visit
May 23, 2022
037 An Outstanding Inspection 2
May 16, 2022
036 Risk Assessments
May 09, 2022
035 Staff Ratios
May 03, 2022
034 An Outstanding Inspection
Apr 25, 2022
033 Safeguarding Folder
Apr 19, 2022
032 How to do a SWOT analysis
Apr 11, 2022
031 Monthly Checks
Apr 04, 2022
030 Coming Back from an Inadequate
Mar 28, 2022
029 Jigsaw Findings
Mar 21, 2022
028 2 Year Progress Checks
Mar 14, 2022
027 Managing Risks
Mar 07, 2022
026 Through the Eyes of a child
Feb 28, 2022
025 The Importance of Training
Feb 21, 2022
024 Why it is so important to get transitions right?
Feb 14, 2022
023 The Importance of DSL
Feb 07, 2022
022 Supervisions and Appraisals
Jan 31, 2022
021 Ofsted Experiences
Jan 24, 2022
020 Invisible Children
Jan 17, 2022
019 What is a Significant Event
Jan 10, 2022
018 Start of 2022
Jan 04, 2022
017 End of 2021
Dec 20, 2021
016 Quality Improvement Audits
Dec 13, 2021
015 Supporting Vulnerable Children
Dec 06, 2021
014 - Walk The Talk
Nov 29, 2021
013 How to help staff feel appreciated
Nov 22, 2021
011 - How to deal with Negative Nancy's
Nov 16, 2021
011 - Whats the Difference
Nov 08, 2021
010 - How to get the best out of your agency staff
Nov 01, 2021
009 - We've got you
Oct 25, 2021
008 - All About IMPACT
Oct 18, 2021
007 - Mastering Your Learning Walk: Essential Tips to Impress Early Years Inspectors and Showcase Your Preschool or Nursery!
Oct 11, 2021
006 - The Dreaded C word
Oct 04, 2021
005 - Team work Essentials
Sep 27, 2021
004 - How to evaluate first?
Sep 20, 2021
003 - Documents which you need to be ready!
Sep 13, 2021
002 - Why Preparation Is the Key to Handling Ofsted Calls Smoothly in Early Years Settings
Sep 06, 2021
Are you ready for your inspection? Trailer
Sep 06, 2021