{"podcast":{"title":"Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!","slug":"get-inspection-ready-for-early-years-nurseries-and-preschools-to-finally-feel-confident-for-ofsted-6943015","podcast_index_feed_id":6943015,"rss_url":"https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/366356/destinations/3008216.xml","website_url":"https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/our-early-years-podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/7/1/9/f719d180518e4eecd959afa2a1bf1c87/Untitled_design-20250805-89tyiatloe.png","author":"Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy","episode_count":244,"summary":"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. 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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. 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