Are you ready for your inspection?

About Are you ready for your inspection?

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.

Publisher

Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Sept 2021

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

262 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   260 - The Power of Impact Early Years

   Are piles of paperwork, scattered staff records and endless to-do lists making it harder to stay on top of your early years setting? Managing compliance, safeguarding, staff training and inspections can feel overwhelming, especially when information is spread across folders, spreadsheets and different systems. But what if everything you needed was in one place, helping your team take responsibility, keep track of actions and feel more confident about inspection readiness? In this episode of Get Inspection Ready, Vanessa Dooley chats with Abbie and Nic from Scallywags about their experience of using IMPACT Early Years and how it has changed the way they manage their setting. Within this episode, you will... 🎧 Discover how bringing paperwork, staff records and compliance information together can save valuable time. 🎧 Learn how assigning audits, tracking actions and using calendar reminders can help your team stay accountable and get things done. 🎧 Find out how having safeguarding information, staff training records and inspection preparation documents readily available can help you feel more organised and confident. Press play to hear how Scallywags transformed their approach to managing their setting, reclaimed valuable time and built a more organised, efficient way of working. Find out more about Impact Early Years, www.impactearlyyears.com

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   259 - Stop Recycling Themes And Start Opening Windows!

   Are you really opening windows to the world for children, or simply opening the same topic box every autumn? It's easy to fall into familiar patterns: autumn means leaves, October means pumpkins, and the same themes come around year after year. But what if your curriculum could go much further? This episode explores how everyday moments, conversations and real-life experiences can become starting points for meaningful learning. From a map in a suitcase to a conversation about where we live, Vanessa and Lucy explore how practitioners can follow children's curiosity, build cultural capital and create experiences that give every child something to contribute. Within this episode, you will... Discover how to move beyond recycled themes and create richer learning experiences. Learn how simple, everyday moments can open up meaningful opportunities for children to explore the wider world. Explore how to build cultural capital and a genuine sense of belonging by valuing every child's experiences and starting points. Press play now and discover how you can start opening more windows to the world for the children in your setting. Find out more, https://jigsawearlyyearstraining.com/product/windows-to-the-world/

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   258 - Maths Is More Than Numbers

   Are you missing maths opportunities in your setting because you're only looking for numbers and counting? Early maths is happening everywhere, from a baby fitting objects into containers, to a toddler comparing sizes, to a preschooler building a tower or working out how many pieces they need. The challenge is recognising those everyday moments and knowing how to use them to develop children's mathematical thinking and language. In this episode of Get Inspection Ready, we look beyond number lines and counting to explore what a mathematically rich early years environment really looks like. Within this episode, you will... 🎧 Recognise the maths that is already happening throughout your daily routines and provision. 🎧 Understand how to develop children's mathematical thinking through meaningful, everyday experiences. 🎧 Identify ways practitioners can use mathematical language and interactions to extend learning without turning everything into a test. Press play and discover how you can find more meaningful maths opportunities in your setting without buying another single resource! For more resources, please visit www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com

Who has been a guest on Are you ready for your inspection?

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• Impact Early Years representatives
• Emma Kemp
• Dr Tanya Richardson
• Gemma Lamport

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4.9 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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Engagement

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