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CM CLUB - Complaints File......

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looneytune · 09/08/2008 19:30

Hi everyone

Just going through policies and stuff before I get back to work on 1st Sept and wondered if you could let me know what you have in your complaints folder? I'm just checking I have everything as it should be

TIA

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Love2bake · 09/08/2008 19:33

I only have a complaint procedure which I give to parents, along with the rest of the paperwork!

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looneytune · 09/08/2008 19:39

Oh right, you might want to set a folder up before your next inspection then

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MrsFluffleHasAWuffle · 09/08/2008 19:43

No complaints folder here either, just my policy. It's never been mentioned that I should have one, so I don't

PinkChick · 09/08/2008 19:53

Hiya Loony, i was advised to have a little (plastic press stud closing one) folder with Complaints File emblazoned across it, inside have your complaints procedure(as well as in your policies) and any comlpaints..if you havent got any which im sure you havent, then say exactly that but the folder shows you havea procedure in place to deal with things if they occur..my inspector commented on mine(it was dont the day before she got ehre)

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looneytune · 09/08/2008 20:29

MrsFluffle - can't remember when but at some point they decided that a policy wasn't enough! Stupid I know.

Pinkchick - thanks for that. Oh....and I DO have a complaint but totally resolved and Ofsted apologised.....you may remember, I was set up by them after the big thread I started about their inconsistencies and then the Facebook 'fed up with ofsted' group

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PinkChick · 09/08/2008 22:15

oh yeah i do!..wel make usre its in along with the resolution

Love2bake · 09/08/2008 23:00

I had my inspection in March this year. At the time I didn't even know I was supposed to have a procedure

Therefore my recomendation was that I put a procedure together, the inspector did not mention anything about a folder.

SammyK · 10/08/2008 09:05

I have mine in a little file with COMMENTS AND COMPLAINTS on it. It has my policy in, the paperwork from Ofsted website, and a false complaint I had from a parent - Ofsted cleared me and said nothing wrong, no changes needed but still and that I have it stuck in my file!

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looneytune · 10/08/2008 12:08

Love2bake - ah but Ofsted are like this, down to the individual inspector I'd just rather do what they say we should do in case they check for it

SammyK - sorry you've also got a false complaint on file What paperwork do you mean from the Ofsted website?

Also, anyone in SOUTH EAST who can confirm I have the correct address down?

Thanks

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looneytune · 10/08/2008 20:01

Bumpity bump

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southernbelle77 · 10/08/2008 20:13

Correct address for what Looney? Ofsted?

I didn't have a complaints folder so will make one know I've seen this!

SammyK · 10/08/2008 20:20

LT - From the Ofsted website you can print out information about the complaints procedure (4 pages!), and also provider complaints record sheets.

I am sure that it was someone on here that pointed me in the direction of them, sure they will be along soon.

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looneytune · 10/08/2008 20:23

Sbelle - in our procedures we're supposed to give the address for complaints for our region I think

Sammyk - thanks, I remember now you've said

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looneytune · 10/08/2008 20:27

Don't worry about the address, I've seen online and it's a Manchester address so mine must be old.

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southernbelle77 · 10/08/2008 20:29

I've got the regional address in my policies for complaints. Is that wrong now then??

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looneytune · 10/08/2008 20:29

Can't find the 4 page thing with forms though?

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looneytune · 10/08/2008 20:29

Not sure Belle, I just saw what was online in the section for parents wanting to make complaints about childcare provider

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eleanorsmum · 10/08/2008 20:34

hi looney! i'm just back from hols and catching up on the gos! i have the manchester address on mine. didn't have a file though just a policy which was fine at my inspection just recently! also have pet policy you're looking for. will email it to you hun.

hows little ones colic now? do you fancy meeting up again soon? it'd be nice for dd and your ds to meet maybe? had good hols and mad day today (dd's 4th birthday!) lots of visitors! back to work tom but with the added fun of an interview for EYPS at reading uni!

southernbelle77 · 10/08/2008 20:35

I've found something but it's 7 pages long!

It's here - is that right?!

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looneytune · 10/08/2008 20:54

SBelle - that's the one I have open but don't think it's what Sammy was talking about as there should be forms with it?

Hi EllieM - how was the holiday? Hope it helped you unwind after everything you've had going on! Thanks about address, will update it to have Manchester one. I MUST have a complaints folder as this was mentioned as I'll have to put my FALSE complaint in there and we're supposed to have one and just show 'none recorded' if that's the case. BUT, as we know, each inspector has their own priorities The pet policy would be great As for baby, looks like it's Silent Reflux which explains a lot. GP said we could have Infant Gaviscon but as we're already seeing Cranial Osteopath atm, she recommended we hold off as they can help and may be no need for medicine so fingers crossed. He's improving bit by bit, unfortunately tonight is a bad night but since his last treatment he definitely has improved.

Yes, would love to get together again (I have a new inner tube for my pram now ) I'm busy this week as I'm going up north to visit family with my boys, the week after we're off camping but the last week of August I'm free if that's any good? Then the following Monday all my other little people come back!!

Sounds like you've been busy!!

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mumlove · 10/08/2008 21:20

You need the book with the forms in the back It's number is HMI 2573. From september 2005.
I cannot find it on the Ofsted site at the moment but will see if mine will link on here.

mumlove · 10/08/2008 21:28

Sorry it was October 2005.

SammyK · 10/08/2008 21:32

This here is the form on page 15 I think, can't find the other bit though, will dig mine out and have a proper look at it.

mumlove · 10/08/2008 21:33

Looney - I have emailed the forms to you hopefully

mumlove · 10/08/2008 21:34

Sammy - You are wonderful, that's the 1. Print out pages 13 - 16.