We Had the Call! Why I Wrote This Book (and Why You’ll Want It)

 

We Had the Call! Why I Wrote This Book (and Why You’ll Want It)


If you’ve ever felt your heart drop when the phone rang and it was Ofsted, this one’s for you. Juggling ratios, managing a tired team, and then suddenly boom, the call. In that moment, it can feel like all the good you’ve done is about to be scrutinised. And even the most brilliant managers I know have felt unsure about what’s expected. That’s exactly why I wrote We Had the Call!

After many many years working in Early Years and supporting countless nurseries through inspections, I realised we needed something real. A book that strips away the fluff, speaks to actual nursery life, and walks you through how to lead with confidence, whether Ofsted arrives tomorrow or in six months.

This isn’t a theoretical guide. It’s packed with practical tools, real life examples and golden nuggets of advice, and a good dose of reassurance. I wanted to create something you’d actually use – and keep by your side, not stick on a shelf.

 


📚 What You’ll Learn Inside

Here’s a little sneak peek of what you’ll find in the book. Think of it as a helpful companion, not a lecture:

• What’s actually changed in the new Ofsted inspection framework, explained in plain English

• How to prepare without panic, and what to really expect when the inspector walks in

• Smart, manageable ways to show off your team’s hard work (without feeling like you’re ‘performing’)

• How to lead with confidence even when the pressure’s on

• Tips for making the learning walk feel natural, not like a stage show

• How to get your team on board, even if inspections make them nervous

• Gentle ways to build better partnerships with parents, no big campaigns, just honest connections

• And a few extras: golden nuggets and the bits I wish someone had told me years ago
 

📣 Ready to Read?

Whether you’re new to managing or a seasoned leader who just wants to feel more prepared, We Had the Call! is for you.

I’ve poured everything I’ve learned (the hard way!) into these pages, so you and your team can face inspections feeling informed, calm and confident – not rattled.

You can:

• 👉 Download the Kindle edition for free on Amazon (limited time)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F3F6NY6S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=220CU65TWV65N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t3QnC_l1jpDs_PBMHNr2jXdPIuK92bnUuspbCzdg50jo-njRNbn1aG22lBt77Lvr4NP8L3xBcJiVESJJImHtpp9ghYS4sjIvWPY5vp24wcw.Fsqnq7pSe_J_jPqw1iHmnkpQCh7tSjBkrWgizO-2UIA&dib_tag=se&keywords=we+had+the+call&qid=1743754171&sprefix=we+had+the+call%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-1

• 📬 Or request a signed copy sent to your nursery - completely free of charge. Simply email kate@hellomums.co.uk and request your signed copy.

And if you’re curious about the bonus downloads, golden nuggets, or want to have a proper chat about preparing your setting – I’m just a click away.

Let’s make inspections less scary, shall we?!

Kate