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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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nannynick · 28/07/2009 18:42

Like HSMM says, if they wanted to try to catch you out, they would just start camping outside in your street and visit another time. By arranging an appointment, sounds like it may be to do with variation requests, or it could be a complaints issue.
Don't think you will be able to find out, so just go with it for now... welcome them to your home and be as helpful with their enquiries as reasonably possible.
Real pain though, as you will be worried from now until the visit.

HSMM · 28/07/2009 18:33

You've done nothing wrong. Just welcome them with open arms (after checking ID). Someone may think you are over-minding, because of all the little ones you have, but I know you do not. If they really wanted to sneak up on you, they would just come back, not let you know they had come round. Keep calm, have a beer and get the welcome mat out.

Call me any time you want.

FabBakerGirlIsBack · 28/07/2009 18:32

Try not to worry.

The school called me on a Friday afternoon to ask me to go in on Monday morning and no one would say why. I was stressed all weekend and told them it wasn't fair to leave us worrying like that as I was stressing if it was something about the children. She just said, no, we would have said if it was about the children. Like I knew that.

What I am trying to say is it isn't always something bad and it might just be that she can't say anything at all as it will then lead to a conversation when she wants to see you.

Summerfruit · 28/07/2009 18:32

She is awful, she should have told you..I'll be the same as you if this happened to me, it's not fair on you. I don't understand why she has to be like this..If something was really wrong, she'll probably send you a formal letter or something..You have done nothing wrong and everything is going to get sorted ! You had a good inspection so everything is in your favour sweety !

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looneytune · 28/07/2009 18:27

I know I've done nothing wrong, I never ever go over my numbers and my kids are very happy here, my Ofsted was great, my references are even better, I just don't get it. Think I'm more upset about the thought of someone making stuff up about me. I have no enemies and just don't understand what is going on. Will get my baby to bed and have a drink and try and chill. Just the way she said "I'd like to chat to you about it when I see you" that made me think there is some kind of problem.

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Summerfruit · 28/07/2009 18:23

Poor you ! Dont worry if you have done nothing wrong , you have nothing to worry about !! It's probably a misunterstanding or something !!

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looneytune · 28/07/2009 18:19

An 'unannounced' visit usually means something more serious doesn't it? God, I've had today off......you imagine if me and dh were at it in the lounge when she turned up!!! Sorry, was trying to make myself laugh. Seriously though, I don't know what it could be about and I'm worried sick. Stupid though as I shouldn't be as done nothing wrong but it's only natural isn't it!

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danthe4th · 28/07/2009 18:15

No idea, sorry!! unless they missed something on your inspection and they want to double check, strange that they wouldn't say though, bit unnecessary to worry you.

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looneytune · 28/07/2009 18:14

I politely asked her on the phone "is there a problem" and she said "I'd like to chat to you about that when I see you".

Sat here in tears and I haven't even done anything wrong. Just the worry of what it's all about.

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Summerfruit · 28/07/2009 18:12

I'm just saying that because I saw on another thread that a cm had a surprise inspection without notice ! I'm sorry you are going through this stress..I dont have a clue why she wants to come and see you, maybe call them first thing tomorrow morning and try to know what is happening ?

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looneytune · 28/07/2009 18:07

Yes, in March and did well

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Summerfruit · 28/07/2009 18:00

Did you get inspected lately ?

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