OFSTED hosts an annual event for all Early Years childcare providers in England that achieved an ‘outstanding’ report in OFSTED inspections in the past year. I was among those invited to this year’s event at London’s Guildhall on Friday 12th of February. I felt very proud to attend the event as the only childminder in the Camden area to receive the outstanding certificate. I always try to provide a top service to all the different families in my care, but for Ofsted to recognise this was fantastic. My Ofsted inspection was back in May 2009 and lasted four hours. I was graded outstanding in all 14 inspection categories. This is a welcome recognition for my commitment, dedication and childcare experience.
The event, hosted by Zenna Atkins, Chairman of the Board at Ofsted, paid tribute to those who had earned themselves a place in the annual list of outstanding providers published by Ofsted. Zenna Atkins said “Excellence does not happen by chance, these providers have a real drive to inspire, challenge, and support children. But there is no reason why everyone can’t be outstanding. I hope they will be a source of inspiration to others.”
In total 4,020 schools, colleges, childcare and social care providers in England were judged to be outstanding in 2008/09.
All those who appear on the outstanding providers list 2008/09 receive commemorative certificates and are authorised to use an exclusive “outstanding provider” logo.
