I am a regular poster but have changed my name for this for reasons too complicated to go into.
We have just been told that our primary school (4-11) is due for an Ofsted inspection next month. Last September, we had a new Headteacher start who, by all accounts, blew the governing body away at her interview and of whom great things were expected.
However, as far as we can see, she's done very little to change the school and in fact seems to have made things worse. The communication between school and parents is appalling and the younger members of the school might as well be invisible.
The thing is, I've been biding my time, wanting to give the new Head a chance to make her mark and see in what direction she wanted to take the school, but I'm none the wiser (and plenty of parents feel the same way as me). She's had nearly a whole school year now - long enough?
We've been sent a questionnaire by Ofsted and invited to a meeting to air our views. Should we be full and frank in this meeting at the risk of the school getting a bad Ofsted report? Are we being unfair to the Head? Does it take longer than a year to get your feet under the table? Is this the right forum or should I approach the Head first?
I'd be very grateful for any thoughts - TIA
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