kristina Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 2nd day into new term and guess who turned up today!! Have to say a very nice lady, she was only with us 1 1/2 hours but is back tomorrow so I am assuming tomorrow will be longer!! Today was observation and tomorrow is paperwork, any advice anyone please!! Are there anything Ofsted a particular hot on at the moment? We are a new setting (opened in September) so I am hoping she will take this into consideration (working progress and all of that!!) Anyway wish me luck!! Kris Quote
Upsy Daisy Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 I can't help with what they are focussing on I'm afraid but I did just want to wish you good luck. Quote
anju Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 apparently safeguarding is top priority so make sure your policy is up to date and all staff can answer questions on what to do if they think a child is at risk. also check risk assessments are up to date etc. Quote
sunnyday Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 apparently safeguarding is top priority so make sure your policy is up to date and all staff can answer questions on what to do if they think a child is at risk. also check risk assessments are up to date etc. I was going to say that!!! Good luck Kris.......don't forget to let us know how it goes! Quote
Guest Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 hi Yes definately safeguarding, EYFS,working in partnership with parents,diversity,health and safety, Good luck and keep calm I am sure you will be fine Quote
Guest Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 partnership with the community (all, CC, parents, grandparents, experts, child minders etc) Diversity planning next steps in learning Quote
Guest Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 we had one sept reiterate what everyone else says very hot on evidence for safeguarding and sharing info with other providers good luck sue Quote
Panders Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 Good luck - perhaps the snow will keep her away for an extra day!!! Quote
kristina Posted January 6, 2010 Author Posted January 6, 2010 it had to snow didn't it!! I really wanted to get this over and done with!! Now I'm having to wait and see if the school is going to open!! Will keep you all posted Kris Quote
Upsy Daisy Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) Well the fact that you wanted to get it over with shows that you are good and ready - well done. I'm sure you'll be fine whenever she comes. If that isn't today just enjoy the snow and forget about it Edited January 6, 2010 by Upsy Daisy Quote
kristina Posted January 6, 2010 Author Posted January 6, 2010 Well she didn't come!! rang about 9am to let us know. Only thing bothering me is she keeps apologising!! Something about our time runs out on Saturday?! When I asked what she meant apparently as a new setting we should have been inspected by now (deadline is Saturday) obviously not our fault and nothing we can do about it but she is not sure what will happen about the statistics if inspection not completed by Saturday?! Anyone with Ofsted knowledge please let me know what all this means!! On a brighter note she has apologised on behalf of Ofsted!! Now wouldn't an Ofsted apology be nice framed and on the wall, quite a rare commodity I would have thought!! Will let you all know what happens, and thanks for the support and words of encouragement!! Kris Quote
eyfs1966 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Hi Kristina, do let us know how you are getting on. Hopefully all done and dusted (if not just now, by end of the day). Always good to hear Ofsted appologise..perhaps Mrs O will be in a good mood once she can finish her visit!! Quote
kristina Posted January 11, 2010 Author Posted January 11, 2010 She came back today and everything went really well. We are a new setting and only opened in September but she was very happy with all the paperwork and what she observed in the room. I know we're not meant to say just yet but lets just say we had a very GOOD inspection in all areas!! I am over the moon as she said we are so close to outstanding that she didn't have any real recommendations for us!! Anyone due an inspection it is the usual hot topics, safeguarding, diversity, reflection (that was a big one!). Anyway going to go and put my feet up now!! Kris Quote
sunnyday Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I am genuinely thrilled for you! Well done! Quote
Panders Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Well done, such a long drawn out affair for you because of the weather Quote
Guest Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Wow, congratulations!!!! Well done to you all xxx Quote
eyfs1966 Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 Fantastic news. Take the time to enjoy it!!!!! Quote
dublinbay Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 Congratulations and well done from me too! Quote
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