Cait Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I know that many of you know that we had our 'knock on the door' this week; but I just want to say (as I know she lurks on here) what a lovely inspector we had. It was really nice to just sit with a cuppa and talk about the Preschool in a relaxed and informal way, having a bit of a laugh and just generally talking about how things were going. To be able to express my feelings about 'my baby' with another professional who really understood what I was saying was brilliant. I felt that she really listened and concentrated on what was important - which of course is what it feels like for the children we care for, how they progress and what the families think of us. She didn't 'nit-pick', didn't look for faults or things to criticise, she was just really lovely, and I wish/hope that everyone's experience can be as positive as ours. Thank you 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 that's lovely Cait - well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 we had a similar experience with our inspection in November, I even had a call back from her to make sure that I was happy with how it had gone. If this a sign of inspections to come, I will not be worrying about it ever again. I smiled and felt positive the whole time she was with us and her remarks and feedback were so supportive I didn't want the day to be over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 dear Cait please send her down to me! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogue Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 That's great to year - well done, Cait :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I'm so pleased for you. I really hope it is a sign of things to come! Have to say, it hasn't been my experience but will cross fingers for next time. Hope you had a great outcome too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fimbo Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 that sounds like a lovely , positive experience ( as it should be imo !) Well done x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 It's so nice to hear about positives experiences, and well done :1b Anything in particular that she focused on? xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 My inspections - the past 3 have all been positive, lovely inspectors - they were previous managers too which I am sure helped ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Ours are usually positive, it's just that this one seemed especially relaxed and helpful. I don't remember having laughed as much through an inspection as I did with this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 lucky you. Do you think she fancys a trip down my end of the country?? Glad it was such great experience for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Our Inspector in June was amazing so positive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sn0wdr0p Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 We were inspected today and the inspector was super. She gave some super feedback and some great ideas for improvements. Very friendly and approachable. I was super stressed (I had been heading into town for what was only my second day of Christmas shopping when staff phoned me) more so when a staff member backed the setting minibus into my car in our car park. At least it wasn't the Ofsted inspectors car! At least it wasn't yesterday when I had a hospital appointment or Friday when I have another so it could have been worse timing. Very happy with the result. Lord knows when I will get my shopping done now though as there is no other day I can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Crikey what a day! Lots of ups and downs in there! Congratulations on your good result and well earned pat on the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Well done snowdrop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sn0wdr0p Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Oh no things are even worse. My FSF homepage went all funny this morning and the icons are all over the place. Just had time to reboot and it's no better. Everything is sat at the left of the screen. Doing a virus scan now. I know I will laugh about this all in a few years but gosh what a day. I need a new bumper and wing for the car. Can't really claim on the insurance as I am the setting owner and the minibus is insured in my name as is my car. Hey ho. That's life. Cue hysterical laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 My page is exactly the same!! I thought it might just be my poor old pc..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sn0wdr0p Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Aaah I thought the Gods were conspiring against me yesterday. Matt/Steve help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 What browsers are you using? Can you send a screenshot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sn0wdr0p Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Internet Explorer. I don't know how to do a screenshot. Will ask hubby when he gets home. Same problem at work as well as on my laptop here at home. So much happier today. Over the inspection visit now and looking forward to Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I can't reproduce this on my version of IE, so it would be good to get a screenshot. I'll also ask Matt if he has an old version of IE to look at the page with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Well done to you and your team Snowdrop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 FSF - screenshot IE8.doc Steve, I'm getting this at school (IE8). The drop down menus have disappeared but you can still click on the links to forums etc. Sorry, I know this isn't the most useful way to do it - I just can't remember how! I'm not getting it at home (IE9) Have other problems (of a computer related variety!) there but I'm pretty sure those aren't specific to FSF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm getting that as well, thought it was my laptop playing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 dear Cait please send her down to me! Oh great idea my little black and white furry friend - and then, of course, whilst she's in the SE - she could pop along and 'do' me too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Well she said she reads things on here, so .......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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