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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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looneytune · 29/07/2009 13:00

mumlove - thanks hun x

Bradfordmum - no, never reported anyone. Plus I doubt they'd do an unannounced visit unless it's something I'm supposed to have done Will try and stay strong x

SammyK - all I know is that she turned up yesterday and I wasn't in so she called so she could make sure I was in next time. She wanted to come asap by the sounds of it but was booked up Wed/Thurs hence saying Friday. It's at 2pm as she's already booked for the morning x

atwork - I did wonder if it was to do with the inspection as it was the last one that lady did and then she left Ofsted. But they wouldn't drop in unannounced for that so I can only think it's a complaint of some sort. I really really don't think any of my parents would do that though. I've told 2 of them about it today and will tell the others tomorrow. So far I've just had shocked reactions and them trying to reassure me. I WAS confident that I've done nothing etc. but it's a weird feeling to be left waiting and in the meantime I'm wondering if I'm a crap cm afterall. Think I just didn't get enough sleep last night!! x

Anyway, thanks again for the support, it really helps to be able to talk about it rather than it fester away inside Thanks x

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thesilverlining · 29/07/2009 21:39

looney sorry for belated support - please let us know how it goes on friday x

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looneytune · 30/07/2009 08:02

Will do, thanks

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PinkChick · 30/07/2009 08:05

will be thinking of you at 2 today chick.x

shoshe · 30/07/2009 08:16

xxx Let us know what it is about after, and keep your chin up xxxxx

(calls the press so they are ready for photocall with CM of the year)

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looneytune · 30/07/2009 08:18

Thanks but it's 2pm tomorrow

Shoshe - if only!!

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PinkChick · 30/07/2009 08:19

oh no i thought it was friday today!! LOL..gutted thought it was weekend tomorrow

shoshe · 30/07/2009 08:23

PC so did I

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looneytune · 30/07/2009 08:23

x

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PinkChick · 31/07/2009 08:28

right..it IS friday today ..so good luck, let us know how it went and try to get as much paperwork together ready for her then you wont flap looking for it.x

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looneytune · 31/07/2009 08:53

Cheers PC. As for paperwork, I know where it all is luckily although when I asked if I needed to get anything out ready for her, she said no, she just wanted a 'chat'.

Will let you know later xx

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MaureenMLove · 31/07/2009 08:56

Just checking in, with my support. Hope it goes well. x

leonifay · 31/07/2009 08:59

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

underpaidandoverworked · 31/07/2009 10:24

Good luck for later

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?

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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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shoshe · 31/07/2009 13:49

XXXXXXXX

SillyMillysMummy · 31/07/2009 14:28

thinking of ya lt

atworknotworking · 31/07/2009 14:37

Still crossed Looney

XXXX

MaureenMLove · 31/07/2009 14:53

Hope you're OK.

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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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atworknotworking · 31/07/2009 15:26

Aww sorry luv,

Take your time, were all behind you xx

mum2akebk · 31/07/2009 15:42

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

dollparts · 31/07/2009 15:43

Sorry to hear that.

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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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