I'm delighted to say that finally, after a long overdue inspection ( almost 8 years since last one!) I have been awarded Outstanding again! She was a lovely inspector and very human, engaging well with the children and put me at ease. But I did get a proper grilling about child development, my planning, safeguarding, risk assessments and had to give her example of my inspirational practice. She observed me with the children and went through all my paperwork with a fine tooth comb. Hugely relieved it's all over and that I've got the recognition for doing a great job. Hooray!
My daughters were so proud of me and wrote it on the doorstep!