korkycat Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Well, we've been expecting this - it's 1 week short of three years since our last inspection. Mrs O arrived this morning and I received a call from my Deputy at 9.30 ( I don't work Monday am). I'd just got out of the bath (at camp all weekend with Cubs) so had to rush down to setting as we need all staff for ratios. She was really lovely and was happy to read what we had done of our SEF from computer and remarked that it was easy to read which was very helpful (bullet points) and how we had talked about what the children did. She talked to all staff in morning and the children too - we even had a terrible 2 tantrum and the children (bless them) were really lovely to the child concerned even offering a big cuddle and telling them that their snack would get cold - it was breadstick,raisins and cucumber! Anyway we are all pleased with ourselves and can relax over the summer. This time I will be writing to compliment our Inspector for making it so relaxed for us - I've had several bad experiences and made a formal complaint before! I've now got plenty of time to finish the SEF and will post it when it is complete. korkycat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Oh brilliant - very well done! Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 excellent glad it went well for you and was a nice experience for you this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 congratulations Korkycat - we are expecting the knock anyday - to be honest I am counting down the days till we finish in the hope that it will be in Sept. - 3 years since the last one - but having that dreaded feeling in pit of stomach that Mrs. O may well think otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 congratulations Korkycat - we are expecting the knock anyday - to be honest I am counting down the days till we finish in the hope that it will be in Sept. - 3 years since the last one - but having that dreaded feeling in pit of stomach that Mrs. O may well think otherwise! I will keep everything crossed for you Panders ....... I am quite surprised that they are visiting 'term-time' only settings this late in the school year - could be on 'outings' or having end of term celebrations etc. Maybe Korkycat is not 'term-time' only? Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Congratulations korkycat. It sounds like an ideal inspection. Why can't they all be like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korkycat Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 We are term time! Our previous inspection was 2nd last week of summer term. Folders had all gone home with leavers and we were all winding down! korkycat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 We are term time! Our previous inspection was 2nd last week of summer term. Folders had all gone home with leavers and we were all winding down! korkycat Oh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 looking forward to hearing all about it when you can tell us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) DOn't forget to let us all know how you got on and well done, we are expecting them any day at one site, we have just had one at another and know they are prowling! Edited July 7, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Congratulations Korkycat.......glad you can now relax and that the inspector was 'human'. We had a lovely one too on our last inspection, it made everything very smooth and easy. Do let us know the outcome when you can. Relax and enjoy the rest of term now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Glad its over for you. Mrs O arrived at ours at 9.00am this morning. I do not work there on a Mon/Tue so sitting here feeling sick to learn outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest colechin Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Congratulations. We are well overdue, it was over 4years ago that we were last inspected. I have even phoned and chased them. My advisor did inform me that they could be waiting until the school is inspected (should be after November) and then they will inspect us. It's a new policy that if you rent a room or building from a school and are on the school site then you will be automatically inspected with the school. I was amazed when I found this out, as I thought it was only LEA Nurseries/Pre Schools that would be with a schools inspection. I am holding parents meetings with the leavers and passing over all their profile books and transition reports. I have asked a couple of parents if I could hold on to their childs books to show Ofsted just in case they turn up. Has anyone had an inspection during the last week of the summer term? Should I still be doing the planning for the last week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 we had ofsted turn up last friday - was lovely lady - made it all soo relaxing - we had feed back and had outstanding in two areas and good ( small things to do to make us outstanding) in the other three areas - sorry cant remember what they were - just happy it was all good news. can relax now and think about what we need to do to get the other areas outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Congratulations blondie. I like hearing about these 'lovely' Ofsted Inspectors.......can I have one of those please......pretty please! Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Well I really wish our (hopefully) nice lady or man would turn up. In September it will be 4 years since our last inspection! Feels like we have been on tenterhooks the whole year. I too have phoned them and chased them. Next week is last week of term and I would much rather them come now then in September . . . Hey ho, maybe tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Congratulations korkycat and blondie. It is also really nice and refreshing to read about positive Inspection experiences. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caro Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Thought we could all do with more good news - we were inspected two weeks ago and the inspector was also lovely. Very thorough, very professional but nice with it. What a change from last time! There seems to have been a change in Mrs O. Caro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 A word of warning to you all who think Ofsted won't turn up at end of term...I thought the same, but, ours arrived today, and tomorrow is our last day of term!!! Will post again after feedback tomorrow. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 A word of warning to you all who think Ofsted won't turn up at end of term...I thought the same, but, ours arrived today, and tomorrow is our last day of term!!! Will post again after feedback tomorrow. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for us!! Everythings crossed! Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 congratulations to all who have got through theirs. Mine isn't due till January but I had an anxiety dream about being inspected last night - the inspector told me my house was too messy (i'm a childminder) and when I spoke spanish to one of my children (home language is spanish) she told me my accent wasn't good enough and then gave me inadequate - oh dear, well I can only go up from that i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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