Guest Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Hi everyone, We had our phone call on Thursday and Ofsted are coming on Tuesday with an emphasis on early years- I am the foundation stage teacher - any advice on last minute wow factor things would be most appreciated.. thank you
Guest Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 The best of luck, we had ours a few months ago and the emphasis was on early years, as I was new to the school and that was the one area that hadn't done so well in the previous inspection I got myself so nervous. In the end early years got "good" and everyone was very pleased. What I am trying to say is be confident, just do what you do and try not to be nervous. Good luck
Guest Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 I'd say have your SEF ready, do what you normally do, Ofsted can spot a 'wow, show' factor straight away. Let the children be your evidence, they'll not let you down. Good luck, let us know how it goes. Peggy
Lorna Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Relax and enjoy what you normally do. Be prepared to talk about the learning that is goin on how you would move the children on- next steps. How you get a basline on children's starting points. Good luck L
JacquieL Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Just be yourself and enjoy showing them how wonderful the children are. It'll soon be over.
Guest Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Be brave is my advice. If you can justify what you do... surely it should be OK. You are the one who will know the children and what does and doesn't work for them!! Good luck anyway!!!!!!!!
hali Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 just wanted to wish you luck - am sure you will be fine
Shiny Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Good luck for Tuesday!! Hope everything goes well!!
Guest Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 You are right about them noticing a 'show' - I will not be doing that- just be myself as you said... but I was wondering what sort of things they look for when early years is the emphasis? Thank you for your advice so far- really appreciated!
Guest Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Good luck for Tuesday. You will find lots of help and inspiration on this site! I think they will be looking for evidence of the new EYFS in planning and in practice. How are you referencing this in your paperwork or on displays showing children in an 'enabling environment'? How will the inspector know you know your stuff with regard to EYFS, without asking you? I'm sure all inspectors will have this remit as it is all so new. Hope it goes well!
Guest Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Hope everything goes really well on Tuesday. If they came to me on Tuesday, it would be my class' second day full time- if you're in a similar situation I don't envy you! Just be yourself and have fun. It's your chance to show off the fantastic work you do! Keep us posted on how it goes. xx
ATurner Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Good Luck I'm having Ofsted also on Tuesday 6 months after getting a 'Good'. The reason for this apparently is that we are on a school site and they are having theirs. Not sure what they will be looking for neither is anyone else on advisory team. I think we will be the guinea pigs. We know its a man so i'm hoping for a very large and tall man who will not want to sit on tiny chairs for too long. Alison
Guest Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Just a short note to say good luck for tuesday and i will be thinking of you. We have our ofsted coming up shortly. I am wondering just the same justs what they are looking for regarding the new eyfs. GOOD LUCK 0258
Guest Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Hope all goes well to all who have ofsted out. Just be yourself and shine.
Beau Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Nothing more to add - just good luck from me too.
Guest Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Good Luck Suzybell! Just stand up for what you believe in.
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