Ofsted said they were coming in april, then may, then july etc...3 weeks they said they were definitely coming...

[Summerfruit]

but didnt...Last week, I got a call from inspector saying she will come this week between monday and friday 9.30 till 12..Still nothing..What should I do ? I have never been inspected but they kept the pressure on me for few months now and still nothing happened and I'm so stressed..I'm ready just want to get over with it..Is it so bad to ask that ? I have been minding for 1 year and a half.

It sounds so stressful for you especially as its your first inspection, I would say that if they don't turn up on Friday by 12 call them and insist on an inspection asap. 1 1/2 yrs is far too long to wait and it's probably against some policy or other.

Try not to worry about it, easier said than done I know, but I've had quite a few now and have yet too meet a horned beast .

Have you got what you need sorted? Can we help with anything?

I'm sorted thank you for offering ! I'm completely stressed out but you know what I'm talking about do you ? Its just the fact that every month since march I got phone calls saying that they were coming...3 weeks ago, a " real" inspector called and said she will come between 9.30 and 12...so everyday, I have waited and nothing when I could have taking the children out...I dont know do I have the right attitude towars all of that ? I'm so stressed.

Yeah know, saw your post yesterday, you can cat me if you need a chat X

That is so lovely, I wouldnt want to bother you with this...there is too much to say !xx

Naaah don't be daft. Its good to talk, dontcha no ? LOL

Please can you mail me at [email protected] ? I dont have cat, I'll answer you back..no need for you to expose your email adress.

Email Sent X

I sent one too - I'm interfering

They did this to me at my last inspection, started in May and they eventually came in September!

She was however understanding and asked for my full routine and said she would time her visit around my routine. We got back from toddlers one day and there she was sitting in the driveway. I of course immediately abandoned the children to make lunch!

She said she will come between 9.30 and 12 as I have the dds to take to school/playgroup and then pick up the small one. Its almost 9.45. Will she come ? If its not today, will be tomorrow (and I'm not even sure) and tomorrow is my birthday...Nice way of spending the day

I would also put in an official complaint as that is just not fair to be messed about like that. If it was me I go out every morning to toddler groups and only work on 3 days so there is no way I would be prepared to wait in for that length of time.

Due my second inspection in June 09 still waiting.....