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CM CLUB - OFSTED want to see me, they wouldn't tell me why on the phone - anyone had this before???

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looneytune · 28/07/2009 17:54

Hi everyone

I'm a tad confused. Got the day off today and came back to an answerphone message from a lady at Ofsted. Spoke to her and she said she made an unannounced visit to me this afternoon but I was out and now she wanted to arrange to see me. She's coming on Friday at 2pm.

What on earth could this be about??? Does it automatically mean I've been reported for something? I know I've not gone over my numbers at all so if someone THINKS I have then that's ok but I just can't think what else it could be? I know I shouldn't be worried as I've not done anything wrong but I'm upset about not knowing and thinking someone must have reported me for something and therefore I'm wondering who would do this

Any thoughts people?

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atworknotworking · 31/07/2009 17:29

Looney I am that after an inspection in March that they have issued Cat2.

We are all here to support you, some of the CM's on here have exceptional experience and tons of advice, please, please just ask, whatever it is you need we can sort before your next assessment.

You don't have to give details of what's happened just send a message and say anyone got a, b or c or can you tell me how to best do whatever, we'll get you through this and if we havn't got it, we'll bloody well do it for you.

On a personal note I know how you are feeling i have had 5 complaints in 2 years, I've never put this on here before, tried to search for your personal email, but no luck, all of mine were found to be malicious and I knew where they were coming from which in a way made things a little easier, my last one was just a few weeks ago, I get a visit every few months with some new bizarre story, the inspectors are very understanding and the odd couple slightly embarrased to be calling but have a duty to follow up and I totally understand this. It doesn't however make you feel any better, and I blubbed at the last one as before she left she said that she had rarely been to a setting where the children were so happy and safe and obviously recieving an exceptional quality of care, often I wonder why I bother but at the end of the day, I know I do a good job and I have nothing to hide.

If you want anything just ask xx

dmo · 31/07/2009 17:08

oh balls just been on OFSTED website and found cat 2

AvadaKedavra · 31/07/2009 16:41

awww crud No idea what a catergory 2 is, but that doesn't sound good.

I hope you are ok xxx probably wise to not say online no just in case.

Booh · 31/07/2009 16:34

Cat 2 complaint is poor provision needed urgent attention

So sorry you are going through this looneytune,

PinkChick · 31/07/2009 16:19

just msgd you oth myself, hope you're ok chick!?.x

dmo · 31/07/2009 16:18

OMG just read this just been on fb to see how you had got on
what is grade 2? can anyone enlighten me?

PinkChick · 31/07/2009 16:03

message me on facebook or email if you want to chat, i hope you're ok chick.xxx

SillyMillysMummy · 31/07/2009 15:57

oh god LT sounds awful hugs to you

BradfordMum · 31/07/2009 15:56

Have they stopped you minding?
Whatever it is, fight it all the way.
You keep your chin up hunny x x x x

atworknotworking · 31/07/2009 15:49

Yep your friend is quite right, don't let it drag you down, looney, were all still here for you xxxx

Ripeberry · 31/07/2009 15:49

We understand, we just want to know that you are OK and it can all be resolved. Thinking about you.

Ripeberry · 31/07/2009 15:48

So sorry! Is catagory 2 serious?

looneytune · 31/07/2009 15:44

Sorry guys, I know I said I'd come back and say what happened but friend has just made a very good point - not to put on the internet!!! The fact I don't know who's making this crap up makes me worry about putting anything on here so I'm sorry to make you wonder but that's all I'm going to say. Hope you understand xx

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dollparts · 31/07/2009 15:43

Sorry to hear that.

mum2akebk · 31/07/2009 15:42

I'm so sorry that this has happened to you. Hope you manage to sort it out.

atworknotworking · 31/07/2009 15:26

Aww sorry luv,

Take your time, were all behind you xx

looneytune · 31/07/2009 15:24

Sorry guys, will explain later, talking to hubby about it all as very upset but will explain all later. It was a catagory 2 complaint. xxx

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MaureenMLove · 31/07/2009 14:53

Hope you're OK.

atworknotworking · 31/07/2009 14:37

Still crossed Looney

XXXX

SillyMillysMummy · 31/07/2009 14:28

thinking of ya lt

shoshe · 31/07/2009 13:49

XXXXXXXX

looneytune · 31/07/2009 13:41

Thanks everyone.

dollparts - I know, it's so unfair. I was doing ok until 1ish and now I feel sick again. At least it'll be over soon

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dollparts · 31/07/2009 11:51

Good luck for 2pm

And by the way why do ofsted feel the need to be so cryptic? I takes me back to the days when I would be in class and suddenly be summoned to the headmasters office, wait for what seemed like forever whilst racking my brains about what it could be.

I just feel their approach has been unprofessional to be honest. Can you think of any organisation that would dictate what time, day and withold the reason for their visit?

underpaidandoverworked · 31/07/2009 10:24

Good luck for later

leonifay · 31/07/2009 08:59

hey, i hope everything goes ok looneytune. thinking of you

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