# 223 - The Planning Call: What Inspectors Will Ask and Why It Matters

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Published: 2026-02-09T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if the inspection planning call could actually reduce your stress instead of sending you into a paperwork panic? If you've ever put the phone down after a notification call and immediately started scrambling for numbers, documents, and answers, this episode speaks directly to you. The planning call is no longer a quick admin check; it's the moment inspectors start forming their lines of enquiry, and how you handle it can shape the entire inspection experience. Within this episode, you will gain... Clarity on exactly what inspectors are listening for during the planning call, and how to use it to your advantage Practical insight into how to clearly communicate your setting's strengths, priorities, and unique context with confidence A better understanding of how preparation, consistency, and follow-through can save time and reduce inspection-day pressure Press play now to learn how to turn the planning call into a calm, confident starting point for your inspection and stop it from feeling like the most stressful part of the process. To find out more about Impact Early Years and how it can help with the call, click here www.impactearlyyears.com

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