purplewednesday1 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hi friends, I have been in touch with Ofsted today about the impending review of the SEF to bring it into line with the new curriculum - thought you should read the response in case anyone is spending their whole holiday updating! Hope it helps! pw x Ofsted response about SEF.docx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblejack Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thank you for that information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thank you very much - just the excuse that I needed not to update mine - woohoo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 awww torture I can't open it (docx) Cait...Cait...Cait Heeeellllpppppp - this sounds like happy news - need to see!!! <leaping up and down emoticon> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 purplewednesday1 if it's what I'm hoping (given Sunnyday's response!!) you are my new bestestestest friend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Ofsted response about SEF.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks Cait :1b ...you should have a 'superhero' type vest under your uniform! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 that's a very clear, 'to the point' response (for a change!) Go purplewednesday1! :1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewednesday1 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I asked a very clear and to the point question! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I've read something today that said the SEF is going to be greatly reduced - but can I find the link now? Pfft!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I asked a very clear and to the point question! ahhh but from people's experiences on here that logic hasn't always applied!! :huh: I noticed a logo on their documents from the 'plain English campaign' - things are on the up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I've read something today that said the SEF is going to be greatly reduced - but can I find the link now? Pfft!! och - now you are just teasing!! maybe they are removing all the 'repeated' sections - that should knock it down just a tad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korkycat Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks for the heads up. now I can take SEF of my to do list! korkycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frances2 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thank you one less job to do over the holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 good news, all round I say 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 thanks for the info PW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewednesday1 Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Without wishing to be a partypooper - I am going to update and submit before the deadline. We're due inspection anytime from September and my updated SEF has got info about how we're managing the implementation of the new curriculum. I don't want to be caught on the hop when they 'migrate' info into the new format - I remember having to fiddle about with it last time we went through this. Also, it does say in the email that we won't be penalised for having a SEF based on the old format. I'd rather be on the old format, than out of date. pw x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Thanks PW and Cait. I will be updating my SEF too as i could be inspected from Sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Without wishing to be a partypooper - I am going to update and submit before the deadline. We're due inspection anytime from September and my updated SEF has got info about how we're managing the implementation of the new curriculum. I don't want to be caught on the hop when they 'migrate' info into the new format - I remember having to fiddle about with it last time we went through this. Also, it does say in the email that we won't be penalised for having a SEF based on the old format. I'd rather be on the old format, than out of date. pw x Oh yes so would I if expecting an inspection :1b fingers crossed I shouldn't see any O people until 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljayne Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Thanks for the info I will put my updating on hold till end sept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anju Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Thanks for that information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Ho ho - we've just done ours!!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 thank you for that info very useful although i wasnt going to update mine as thats what our EY advisors had advised mind you what we think think of as clear wording and what Ofsted think are probablt 2 different things !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewednesday1 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Pheweee .... Done it, pressed submit. All gone. Anyone got a bottle opener!? pw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Pheweee .... Done it, pressed submit. All gone. Anyone got a bottle opener!? pw Red, White, G&T???!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewednesday1 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 All of the above, smashing thankyou x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 just out of interest, is there anybody who is choosing to not fill in the SEF? How have OFSTED viewed any settings who do not complete it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I didn't,t do the online sef when we moved premises 16 months ago, thought I was just going to be able to update existing, but oh no had to start again....so didn't ! Have quite a comprehensive sef system in place.....and if they'd like to show up they could have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 am in the same position myself Mouse63, have only ever done the SEf once and to be honest I don't even know what my password is. We do, however do our own version from our county which looks at different aspects of the provision and all staff input a section of this each inset day looking at where we are solid in our practice and where we could improve so it gradually evolves in to a working evaluation tool. I only did the OFSTED SEF by myself as it was not possible to get input from staff whereas our current system give them a chance to input and I just collate it into one document with all their comments and produces an action plan. I think I'll carry on with it and see what happens when they come next (due spring term) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 That sounds a much more sensible document, Max321. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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