Been asked to speak to OFSTED inspector

[rebl]

Just as the title says. What is the inspector going to ask me or am I just going to be told to talk with no leading questions?

Not sure why I agreed that I was available now!!!

[Eglu]

They will just ask you general questions about if you are happy with the school and how your child is progressing. Is your child happy etc. It won't be anything too difficult or serious really.

[rebl]

Ummmm. I guess I'm to be honest?

Some of you will remember our 1st term (so last term) problems. My dc's are in YrR, started in September so we're quite new to the school and I wouldn't say we've had a great start!

[corns11k]

yes be honest

[rebl]

I will be honest but it will be obvious that it was me that told them stuff so it won't be confidential and my relationship with the school is delicate and I'm trying my best to improve it.

[IndigoBell]

You have to tell ofsted the truth. Really bad things are happening at your school and this us your best chance of improving things for your kids and all the other kids.

Yeah school won't be happy - but they sure as hell will address them.

How were you chosen? If school chose you then they knew wha has happened and what you might say. So say it. If they wanted to bury it they wouldn't let you near the inspector.

Please, please, please tell the truth. For all of us on the SN board who are fighting for better provision for our kids.

[pointythings]

I agree - be honest.

I've been in the opposite situation - been asked to provide a statement to OFSTED and frankly been furious with them for constantly rating our school as merely 'satisfactory' when anyone with half a brain could see it was much better than that - it seems to have worked, and as a result the school is now working hard to go to Outstanding so no complecency there.

If your school is doing things badly, you owe it to all the children there to be honest and give them the kick up the rear end they deserve.

[lemonysnickett]

Definately tell the truth. Schools and Head Teachers should be more accountable for any failings in the school. If anything I would think they would pay more attention to your issues in future!

[Changeisagoodthing]

Are you part of a group?

Does your child have sen or a statement?

It's really unusual for ofsted to talk to parents anymore on a standard section 5. Is it a full inspection?

It used to be standard but changed. Tne exception is sometimes parents of children with sen.

The school choses the parents or the inspector offers a time to be available by phone or in person but it's not a standard part of inspection.

[IndigoBell]

Well the really interesting thing is why they chose you.

Firstly your twins are in reception. You'd think someone who had been involved with the school longer would be more representative - unless things were even worse last year than they are this year.

Secondly your experiences have been truly horrific. Why on earthwould they risk letting you meet an inspector?

Something interesting is happening here. Do tell us all how it goes....

[rebl]

Changeisagoodthing Yes, my ds has SEN.

Its a tiny school as well. My ds has the most visible SEN as well.

IndigoBell I don't know why they would risk letting me meet the inspector. Unless like I suspect my ds is the only one in school with outside agency involvement?

[nymphadora]

Oh I remember last terms problems. They weren't particularly helpful to you/your kids either. I'd be honest then !