Verona Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 WELL, IT'S OVER FOR ANOTHER THREE YEARS !!!!!!!!!!!! They came this week - glad it's over (for another three years) The inspector was very nice - but the inspection was stressful - even though we were sure we were doing well. Of course, we are not supposed to let anyone know the outcome just yet but.......... :wacko: :rolleyes: :unsure: Sue J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Well done! Enjoy half term!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Well done, but...wish I was you! We are so overdue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Well done! How nice to be able to enjoy half term and the time leading up to Christmas without fearing the knock on the door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 We found out last Thursday that Ofsted are coming the week after we get back from half term. Talk about spoiling your holiday!! Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 We found out last Thursday that Ofsted are coming the week after we get back from half term. Talk about spoiling your holiday!! Sally You're lucky you get notice! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 WELL, IT'S OVER FOR ANOTHER THREE YEARS !!!!!!!!!!!! They came this week - glad it's over (for another three years) The inspector was very nice - but the inspection was stressful - even though we were sure we were doing well. Of course, we are not supposed to let anyone know the outcome just yet but.......... :wacko: :rolleyes: :unsure: Sue J Well done you! Enjoy your celebrations! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Absolutely, Maz! (and no hol, either!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Absolutely, Maz! (and no hol, either!!) Ah, well I do have the holidays, Sue! I take my hat off to those of you who work all year round! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Yes, we are true 'stars'!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Yes, we are glad it's over. As a pre-school we don't have any notice at all but have been expecting it from September - last time we were inspected on our first day back from the summer hols!! I have a fantastic and wonderfully hard working staff that have been with me for quite a few years - we are a very good team and my deputy is excellent - I couldn't wish for better. We are all going out for a celebratory meal after half term. Thanks for all the help I have received from you since I have been a member of the FSF. We have gained so much knowledge from you guys - some information that has been posted here and taken into pre-school even before our mentor knew about it !!! This is the place to be, to ensure we get all the latest info - thanks again. Sue J For a day or two after the inspection we all had permanant grins on our faces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well done to you and your team Sue. It must be a wonderful feeling to have half term knowing its been done and you have come out of it successfully. Hope you have a great, well-deserved break. I too am still waiting for ours. We are well overdue and expect to find a suited person with a briefcase waiting outside our building every Monday morning. Not looking forward to it but wish it was all over!!! Anyway, congratulations again - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 well done, it's nice to get it out of the way before a holiday...we had ours in February just before half term so we could enjoy!!! Just like you dublinbay we were very very overdue and he waiting was doing us in.....bu the time they came we were relieved just to see them!!!!! good luck to anyone who is waiting or has ofsted arriving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 ......agree with Maz, some notice would be nice! Our last one was lovely actually, but she certainly wasn't a 'suit and briefcase' person!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Great news Sue J, Congratulations for your :wacko: :rolleyes: :unsure: 10 smiley outcome . Maybe Ofsted should award every setting with a 'smiley' rating don't you think? Have a fantastic celebration, well done to you and your team. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Congratulations from me too Sue. Couldn't actually find a green smiley to show how envious I am. I had convinced myself they would appear last week, but no! We will be 4 years in January so they must be going to knock on the door soon, please not near Christmas though!!! Just out of interest what is the most 'overdue' people have experienced or heard of??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 A big well done from me too, Sue - enjoy the break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 In my cheeziest Cliff Richard voice CONGRATULATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS, WE WANT THE FSF DO KNOW HOW HAPPY WE ARE - for you well done to all your team P.S our last OFSTED was 2003 anytime now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well done Sue to you and your team. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 congratulations from me i wish we could ask them to come in and see the setting when things are going well. it would be so nice to ring them up and say guess what everythings going well please come an see how well we are doing. The only thing is they would probably come in and knock us down and say it was all wrong. nut well done for getting it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Brilliant timing - enjoy the half term and well done Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well done Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Congratulations from me too Sue. Couldn't actually find a green smiley to show how envious I am. I had convinced myself they would appear last week, but no! We will be 4 years in January so they must be going to knock on the door soon, please not near Christmas though!!! Just out of interest what is the most 'overdue' people have experienced or heard of??????? We are as overdue as you, LJW, so will be interesting for me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenaWaterworth Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well done!! We are now just past four year mark. It's doing all of our heads in, just want to get it over with! We had strange phone call, asking our opening times and little else.....could this be a sign?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 We too had a visit from OFSTED the week before half-term after expecting them to come for the past 18 months. It's such a relief it's over at last and we can now relax for the next half-term up to Christmas. We too were very pleased with the results! We heard that if you have not had an inspection since 04 then you will definitely get one before Easter. Not sure if that is just Devon or everywhere. Love MichelleB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 I was told by an inspector that for those that were inspected in 2004 - their next inspections should be completed by February 2008. That is West Sussex - don't know about other areas. I've had a really good half term break (after our inspection the week before half term) Looking forward to going back tomorrow. Sue J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 There doesn't seem to be a real "pattern" to inspections in my area we had one in 1999 the next was 2006 and the next 2007............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 They (OFSTED) are coming on wednesday !!!!!!!!! I am new to my post(SEPT) my role is early years intervention /T.A Level 3/responsibility for outdoor area. Wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenaWaterworth Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 The very best of luck spaceman, hope it goes great for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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