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OFSTED thread - this is for chit chat about the thread - ADVICE NEEDED about how to proceed..

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 17:15

Thought I'd start this to keep the other thread for proper feedback

Right.....I'm knackered....I've set up a group on Facebook here and have searched for Childminder, Childcare groups etc....even came across one for parents who use childcare. I've basically posted on LOADS of group walls and asked them to come and join us....not sure if it will do the trick but thought it was worth a try!

Now....how do we proceed? Obviously this will be sent to OFSTED and I'd like to do a strong covering letter to put with it and request a reply. I don't want my name to be known with them so was THINKING about seeing if my dad would be a ???? (mush for brains can't think of the word I want) and have his details for them to reply back.

So....who else do we contact? Local MP's were mentioned....I'm happy to send to mine. But how do we get lots of MP's round the country covered???

Also, other suggestions???

My brother recommended contacting local newspapers, radio stations etc - get the story out there - we all feel strongly, what do you think????

Off to play battleships with little'un as my eyes have gone funny from all this

Would love to hear all suggestions!

Thanks

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Eeen · 23/10/2007 20:30

I've spoken to my friend as she's not gone away yet and she said she'll look into it and let me know

Kiddi · 23/10/2007 18:11

Just read a bit of the thread re Ofsted and Ba nd Q, some of my proudest photos of my 3.5 year olds are after a trip to B and Q to but themselves a small electric screwdriver, use with their already owned hammer to construct a small bedside table like unit with drawers, long with the photos or thier partly and fully constructed cupboard. SOLELY constructed by themselves, though I did get the pleasure of holding the nail for them to hammer the backboard on with. and I would quite happily arguing tooth and nail with Ofsted that as well as all the motor skills issue, following picture instructions, self esteem and the like, that life skills learnt early builds a better future for all concerned.

Eeen · 23/10/2007 17:23

I'm currently doing the course to become a childminder and have been reading your comments on Ofsted with great interest (and much trepidation!!) I have a journalist friend who may be interested in this story about Ofsted on a power trip as she is also a Mum and covers this sort of thing. She's on her hols at the moment but will be back in a week or so and I would be more than happy to speak to her about it then if that's any help?

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 22/10/2007 18:07

No probs

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mumlove · 22/10/2007 18:07

I saw as I typed that I put it in the wrong thread, sorry.

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 22/10/2007 18:03

Hiya - just posted in staffroom as mo was asking

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mumlove · 22/10/2007 18:02

Looney - how did it go at the dr's?

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 22/10/2007 15:29

Have put threads in Chat and Other Subjects

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 22/10/2007 15:12

Good point, I was disgusted in that I must say (but thought it was my hormones taking over! ). I will have to put a thread out to see what a journalist would think of that - yes, sounds like a FAB headline doesn't it!!

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Katisha · 22/10/2007 14:52

I think that little slogan on the Ofsted Facebook page about "we're awesome and we own you" would make for a very interesting headline for a journalists feature in a national newspaper on the over-regulation of childcare...

Can you take some journalistic advice on here?

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 22/10/2007 09:19

Oh no.......have all the photo's gone from the group??? Can someone check it's not just me that can't see them? I reckon it's coz I left the group and rejoined (long story, had reason why). Oh well.....if they're gone I'll just have to do them again! I liked my p*ss take pictures!!

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 22/10/2007 08:17

Thanks for your comments And at that childminder with 'unchanged nappies, unwiped noses and were sitting on the floor watching a video eating chicken nuggets, chips and ketchup with a packet of haribo out on the coffee table' It's people like this that give the rest of us a bad name!!!

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milliec · 21/10/2007 21:57

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 19:17

just realised that you probably meant EACH name has to be given??? well i wouldn't mind putting my name down against it, would prob use another name for setting it up tho!

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 19:16

Off to sort ds out as bedtime and it will give my eyes a rest from here - as if I wasn't tired enough without being glued to the laptop

Catchya later

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 19:15

dylansaunty - GREAT IDEA I'm sure my dad wouldn't mind being the named person!!!

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 19:14

Katy - looks like we sort of thinking the same however I hadn't thought of the groups - great idea

Mo - I think B&Q for xmas things is GREAT FUN, it's what I'd do with my son as a parent but I can't take all the kids there so he misses out - it's not right!!! Sorry about the car boot sale I'm sure they'll sell elsewhere. Yes, it was bloomin freezing even walking round - we went to one this morning and couldn't feel my toes! Hope you feel better tomorrow hun xxx

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dylansaunty · 21/10/2007 19:12

As well as all this, why not set up a petition on the Number 10 website? (but you do have to put your name to it, it can't be annonymous.)

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 19:12

I've just realised sending from the group was not a good idea, also some people are worried about names on these threads - do you think we could get away with just putting key 'quotes' or do you think they'd think it was made up???

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MaureenMLove · 21/10/2007 19:08

Partly reading all the rubbish that CM's have to put up with these days. Pre Ofsted, life was carefree and fun. One of my mindees favourite trips at Christmas time was B&Q to look at all the Xmas decs! Who has time to just spend an hour brousing around in there, pressing buttons and singing and dancing with the little snowmen? No-one. You wouldn't do it with your own kid, I wouldn't, you haven't got the time. CM's used to have the time, but Ofsted would strike you off if you told them you take them to B&Q! God that sounds so ridiculous. You're probably thinking what sort of CM takes kids to B&Q, but I promise you, they used to look forward to it! Have you ever stood dancing in B&Q? Its very liberating!

Also, got to a bootfare at 7am this morning with Kbear and between us we raised £42. Gutted. All is not lost though, I know my cards will sell, I'll be sending all parents off to work this week with a bundle to sell! It was bloody freezing too, my feet were solid until I got home at 2pm! Really, really tired now and couldn't even eat my roasties that DH loving made for me. I just need to sleep, ignore me. I'll be backup to strength tomorrow, I'm sure!

Katymac · 21/10/2007 19:07

Hang on - surely we shouldn't send the thread

It would be far better to edit the entries and send a list created anonymus individuals within various groups (eg MN, FaceBk) attributing them to the relevent group

Then get them sent out to all the MP's via email (from a dummy account which can be accessed for the replies)

Don't you think?

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 19:06

Ok....I could email them from the group and just re-send and re-send until we hear back??

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 19:04

Yes.....we need to think some more about this!

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hennipenni · 21/10/2007 19:00

I can't set up a random E-mail addy either, and also concerne about my name etc.

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