Ofsted Registration Visit Preparation Session
Feel confident, prepared and clear before your Ofsted registration visit. I will walk you through what to expect, the questions you may be asked and how to present your nursery properly.
- ✓Prepare your answers before Ofsted arrive.
- ✓Understand what inspectors are likely to focus on.
- ✓Know how to explain safeguarding, staffing, premises, policies and daily practice.
- ✓Leave with clear action points so you know what to fix before the visit.
Preparing for your Ofsted registration visit? Book the 2 to 3 hour preparation session and get clear before the visit.
Book Ofsted PrepYour Ofsted registration visit can decide whether your nursery moves forward or gets delayed.
Most people do not struggle because they do not care. They struggle because they are unsure what Ofsted want to hear, how much detail to give and how to connect their policies to real daily practice.
You know your nursery idea, but not how to explain it
You may have the passion and the plan, but Ofsted need clear answers around safeguarding, supervision, leadership, recruitment and daily practice.
Your documents might not tell the full story
Policies matter, but inspectors also want to know that you understand them and can apply them in your setting.
Delays can cost you money
A delayed registration can affect your opening date, staffing plans, rent, marketing and parent enquiries.
Important: Ofsted make the final registration decision. This session is designed to help you prepare properly, identify weak areas and go into the visit with more confidence and clarity.
A focused 2 to 3 hour preparation session before your visit.
This is not a generic chat. The session is built around the real areas nursery applicants are likely to be questioned on during the registration process.
Safeguarding
How you keep children safe, recognise concerns, record issues and respond properly.
Suitability and recruitment
How you will make sure staff are suitable, checked, inducted and supervised.
Premises and environment
How your rooms, safety arrangements, outdoor access and daily routines will work.
Leadership and management
How you will lead the setting, monitor practice and keep improving after opening.
EYFS and curriculum
How you will support children’s learning, development, assessment and next steps.
Policies and procedures
How to explain your key policies in plain language rather than just saying you have them.
Mock questions
We go through typical questions and practise how you can answer with confidence.
Action points
You leave knowing what to tighten, prepare or improve before the visit.
Simple, practical and focused on your actual visit.
You do not need to make it complicated. The aim is to help you understand what to say, what to prepare and what to improve.
Book the session
Add the session to basket and complete checkout. I will then arrange a suitable Teams time with you.
Send key details
Share where you are in the process, your setting type, your Ofsted stage and any areas you feel unsure about.
Prepare properly
We go through the visit, questions, weak points and practical steps so you can move forward with more confidence.
Support for people who feel nervous, stuck or under pressure.
This session is especially useful if you have already had issues with registration, you are worried your answers are not strong enough or you simply want someone experienced to go through it with you before Ofsted arrive.
“After failing twice with another consultant, I decided to work with Curtly. The difference was night and day. I passed my next inspection.”
- ✓Ideal if your visit is booked or expected soon.
- ✓Useful if you have already submitted your application.
- ✓Helpful if you have a building and want to feel inspection-ready.
Choose the right level of support for where you are now.
The Ofsted prep session is for focused preparation before the visit. If you need broader support with the whole nursery journey, the course or mentorship may be a better fit.
A focused session to help you prepare for your registration visit with confidence.
- ✓2 to 3 hour focused Teams session
- ✓Likely Ofsted questions and how to answer them
- ✓Safeguarding, staffing, premises and policies covered
- ✓Clear action points after the session
| Support option | Best for |
|---|---|
| Ofsted questions document | Low-cost practice questions if you want to prepare by yourself. |
| Ofsted prep session | Personal preparation before your visit, with live questions, feedback and action points. |
| Full nursery course | A step-by-step roadmap if you are opening a nursery and need help with the whole process. |
| Mentorship programme | Ongoing support with property, business planning, Ofsted, funding and the full nursery opening journey. |
Questions people usually ask before booking.
This is for anyone preparing for an Ofsted registration visit, including people opening a nursery, childcare on domestic premises setting or childminding provision.
The session usually lasts around 2 to 3 hours over Teams. The aim is to go deep enough to prepare properly without overwhelming you.
No. It can still be useful before your date is confirmed, especially if you have submitted your application or want to understand what to tighten before Ofsted contact you.
This session is mainly focused on preparing you for the visit and helping you answer questions clearly. We can discuss your key policies and whether they make sense in practice, but it is not a full policy review service.
No one can guarantee Ofsted’s final decision. What this session does is help you prepare properly, identify weak areas, practise your answers and go into the visit with far more clarity.
After checkout, I will arrange a suitable Teams time with you. You can also send me key details about your nursery, your Ofsted stage and any areas you are worried about.
Do not wait until the night before your visit to prepare.
If Ofsted ask you questions about safeguarding, staffing, leadership, curriculum, premises or your daily practice, you need to answer with clarity. This session helps you practise before it matters.
Not sure if this is right for you?
Send me a message with where you are in the process and what you are worried about.
Book your Ofsted preparation session today.
Step into your registration visit knowing what to expect, how to answer and what you still need to tighten before Ofsted arrive.