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HELP HELP HELP HELP OFSTED HELP HELP

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peckarollover · 17/01/2006 15:35

JUST RANG

PROBABLY COMING TOMORROW

HELP HELP HELP

SO UNDERPREPARED

HELP

DID I SAY HELP?

HELP

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peckarollover · 18/01/2006 22:44

On reflection Im really pleased it happened the way it did. It was intense and stressful but Im so glad I dont have to give it a thought now. Its all done and dusted!

How long does report take to come?

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ThePrisoner · 18/01/2006 22:42

Well done for your Good grading pecka!

As I understand it, OFSTED will inspect more often if there are any concerns about your practice that might need checking, and they will certainly visit more often if you've had a complaint made (no - I do not speak from personal experience!!)

I wonder whether getting a few hours notice and the horrendous panic and stress for those few hours would be better than having a week's notice?? I've been making notes of all the things that I think I ought to have in place just in case The Phone Call happens to me that quickly.

Tan1959 · 18/01/2006 22:26

Well done Peckarollover

agalch · 18/01/2006 15:10

Kizzypie

I heard if we are inspected and have had no requirements/reccommendations for 3 years we will be inspected less often,but not totally sure about it.I'm due mine as i had to cancel due to hosp appt so waiting for cc officer to phone and rearrange.

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peckarollover · 18/01/2006 14:42

my inspector arrived just before 10 and left at about 12.45.

She said that if anything hadnt been quite right they would inspect sooner but as she was happy that I was doign well they leave it 3 years.

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HellyBelly · 18/01/2006 14:31

I'd say we just work different then so they do more regular inspections but they are shorter.

kizzypie · 18/01/2006 14:27

thanks, it was a proper inspection with mindees, been registered for 3 yrs.

HellyBelly · 18/01/2006 14:19

Was your less than an hour inspection a very first before registering or a proper inspection with mindees? If proper then yours was short but maybe because they check every year. Mine was about 3-4 hours long. Ratings are now:

Inadequate
Satisfactory
Good
Outstanding

HTH

kizzypie · 18/01/2006 14:13

hi I was wondering about that too algach. So in England does everyone only get 1 inspection every 3 years, and how long does it take. My last one was less than an hour but here (in scotland) we get an annual inspection. And do you get a rating like poor or very good cos we dont. kizzypie

HellyBelly · 18/01/2006 13:27

Good is good yes Your report will show it as above what is expected (or something like that )

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peckarollover · 18/01/2006 13:07

Is good still good?

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HellyBelly · 18/01/2006 12:57

WELL DONE PECKA!!! That's really good!

agalch - I think it may have changed?? I was told 'see you in 3 years!' at mine recently and I thought it was going to be every year too!

agalch · 18/01/2006 12:55

Peckarollover

How do you mean all over for three years? Do you not get inspected every year? i do and just was curious. Sorry if being nosy btw

babydales · 18/01/2006 12:26

Brilliant, Well Done.

puppy · 18/01/2006 12:23

oh brilliant, well done , children always play up at the wrong time lol

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peckarollover · 18/01/2006 12:14

cant believe this time yesterday I didnt even know that my inspection was due and now its all over!!

The most stressful 12 hours of my life lol

Anyway, it was ok - DS played up really badly - how do they know when not to be a little b*gger!!!!

I got good in every area and good altogether. She said that was excellent and the highest she thought she should give as I only mind 1.5 days a week and only did 0.5 days a week until last week.

She said all comments on the report will be positive. The only one that was almost negative was that I have two boxes stacked on top of each other and she thought I should seperate them.

So if that is the worst she can say I think I did ok

Thanks so much especially to Helly!!!! I needed to be calmed down last night after the phone call!

All over for 3 years YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im SO going to have a drink tonight lol

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BookwormAnnie · 18/01/2006 11:07

I'm sure it's all gone well, but it's gut wrenching isn't it? Esp if you are a paperwork 'last minuter'like me!! Just be yourself and ask for advice and the benefit of their experience, (Who doesn't like a bit of flattery?)
Have a treat tonight and lots of hugs if kids were good or even if they weren't!!

HellyBelly · 18/01/2006 09:34

Pecka - hope you got my last email in time? Anyway, you'll probably be having your inspection now - hope it's going ok!! Let us know how you get on!!

Sure you'll be great!

Isyhan · 18/01/2006 08:22

this discussion is giving me kittens. im not yet registered but im sure in my head that i thought the ofsted visits would be a little friendly chat now it seems theyre not. sorry for lack of capitals im cuddling a baby at same time as typing.

LoveMyGirls · 18/01/2006 08:01

do you know what timem she's comingor do they not tell you? let us know how it goes

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peckarollover · 18/01/2006 07:33

Thanks all, if Im not ready now I will never be.

There a few patchy pieces to everything I have but I cant control that now - just have to remind myself that Im still very new and can only learn from the experience.

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katymac · 18/01/2006 07:29

Good Luck

You'll be fine

She's only human - give her a cup of tea - then ask her to keep it away from the children, and remember to ask her to put her bag on a shelf/table (so the children can't get her keys/paracetamol/hairspray etc)

Tan1959 · 17/01/2006 23:00

Good luck and just be yourself

ThePrisoner · 17/01/2006 21:59

Good luck for tomorrow! I'm sure that you will be fine.

LoveMyGirls · 17/01/2006 21:47

Good Luck!