dublinbay Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Today we had just settled down with cuppa and lovely choccie biscuits at a staff meeting to discuss christmassy things when.....................................we got the word.................... OFSTED are coming - next Wednesday and Thursday!!!!!! We've been waiting for ages and are actually relieved its about to happen. Since we came back after the summer holidays we have been getting ready and so there is not the mad panic I was expecting. I am strangly calm (is that normal??) but feel I should be panicing! I am looking forward to showing the inspector all the great things about our setting. Thats my weekend sorted then. Bit of policy re- reading and checking I'm up-to-date with my key children's files. Lovely!! Wish me luck!! Quote
hali Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 just wanted to say good luck, we are still waiting, at least after next week you wont be wondering when they are coming Quote
Guest Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Good luck - what sort of setting are you in? Quote
dublinbay Posted November 9, 2007 Author Posted November 9, 2007 we are a committee-run pre-school based in a community centre in the grounds of a primary school. The school is being inspected too! Thanks for all the good wishes everyone. I'll keep you posted! Quote
Sue R Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 We have been waiting all year, getting more and more wound up and stressed - wish they'd just COME!! As a DN, we have no notice at all, so I may be here, a gibbering wreck, next week!! Sue PS, sorry! Good Luck! Quote
Guest Wolfie Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 Just wondered, if you are a committe run pre-school, how come you have been given notice? Are you managed/overseen by the school in some way? Quote
Guest Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 Good luck from another stressed out leader awaiting Ofsted, everyday I think it's today I can feel it! Keep us informed. Quote
dublinbay Posted November 10, 2007 Author Posted November 10, 2007 Just wondered, if you are a committe run pre-school, how come you have been given notice? Are you managed/overseen by the school in some way? Actually we have never been inspected with the school before so it came as a complete surprise when the Head of the school came to tell us yesterday. We are entirely different entities so not really sure why it happened this way. Quote
Guest Wolfie Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 Yes, it does seem a bit strange? I'm sure there's a good reason! Good luck with it all anyway - you'll be fine! Quote
Guest Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 What a great attitude you have dublinmay, Inspection should be a time that we hard working very, very concientious, knowledgable professionals should be able to shout from the roof tops the results for the children and families of our hard work and dedication. With your attitude I can foresee an 'enjoyable' experience for you, and as others have said, once done, you can continue with everyday life without the 'waiting' feeling. Good luck. Peggy Quote
Guest Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 Good luck. We've been through it this week and I've posted my thread re ofsted Quote
Guest Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 A pre-school in our town, that is in the grounds of the school, were also inspected when the school was. It seems this may be the norm now. One good thing though, at least you get a bit of notice! Quote
anita.kennedy Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 We had ours when we went back in in september, but had no notice of them coming put passed okay. All I can say is good luck and dont worry with all the demands on us today we dont have the time to fail at anything and you will pass with no problem. Quote
HappyMaz Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Good luck from me too - but it doesn't sound as though you'll need it. Keep your positive attitude and you'll be fine! Maz Quote
dublinbay Posted November 14, 2007 Author Posted November 14, 2007 Well now!!!! Ofsted has left the building!! They came a day early on Tuesday and finsihed today - feedback is on Friday and I cannot wait. I had prepared myself to be a bit nervous, self-conscious and maybe a little scared but I was not prepared for.................. the nicest inspector in the country. A woman who got down on the floor to play with the children, helped at snack-bar, swept the floor and not a lap-top or note-book to be seen until after the children had gone. She has been complimentory, friendly and encouraging and without jumping to conclusions, I think we have done rather well. It does help, I think, that we all love what we do and this shows as being normal practice rather than just put on for her benefit. I'm on a real high now and maybe I can get my TMA01 finished in the next few days - needs posting next monday/tuesday. Will report further on the feedback. :wacko: :rolleyes: :unsure: Quote
Guest Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Well done! Over at last now you can enjoy the rest of the term and especially christmas Don't forget to let us know your outcome on Friday. We promise not to tell anyone!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Guest Wolfie Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Well done! Sounds like you've had a very positive experience which is good - what a lovely inspector! Quote
Guest Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 well done dublinbay.....enjoy the rest of the term. Quote
Beau Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Fantastic news - I hope the feedback is very positive. Quote
Guest Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Well done. Let us know what the feedback was. Quote
dublinbay Posted November 16, 2007 Author Posted November 16, 2007 Ofsted feedback was today and unfortunately we are gagged for two weeks until the report comes out.........................but.... if I do this it might be a little hint at how we got on.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did I say how much I love Ofsted inspectors!!! :wacko: Quote
Beau Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 Congratulations on surviving it all and coming out the other end with a huge smile. I am sure it is well deserved. Quote
Guest Posted November 17, 2007 Posted November 17, 2007 There, I just knew you would have a positive experience. Positive thinking equals positive results. plus a lot of hard work, well done to you and your team. Peggy Quote
Guest nickyw Posted November 17, 2007 Posted November 17, 2007 well done - they must be doing the rounds in leicestershire!! we've had ours in school this week also and so have the pre-school that 's our main feeder!! nicky Quote
dublinbay Posted November 17, 2007 Author Posted November 17, 2007 I hope yours has gone well too Nicky. Thanks for the good wishes everyone. Even though it was a positive experience I'm just thankful its all over for another 3/4 years. Quote
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