Greenfinch Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hi all I am just after advice from you lovely people. We had our long awaited for inspection (last 2009) just before half term and it went well. I have received the draft report today and I am unhappy with the way a particular part has been worded as I feel it completely misrepresents one particular aspect of our setting (obviously I cannot say exactly what at this point, needless to say though, I feel it is not a true reflection of what was seen during the inspection in this area or what was discussed) This does not affect the grading which I am not disputing but I am unhappy with how this reads in the report as it is very negative and not accurate. Has anyone challenged their report in how its been written on here? I don't want to complain but almost challenge the wording, if that makes sense as it misrepresents us at the moment. I know I have 24 hrs but is that just for factual errors? Thank you ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel10 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I have learnt over the years that it is best not to complain about public services. I did have to complain a few years ago after numerous people laughed at the huge amount of typos in our report. But it wasn't very well received. I didn't want to complain but after a consultant went through with a red pen, I felt I had no option. I would keep quiet and hope future customers don't read it that throughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Yes I did. I too was not happy with the wording and in fact it was inaccurate. They did change it. As the report is open for all to read, just like we have to have things right, so should they. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlesparklesnursery Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 As far as I'm aware it's only factual errors you can highlight. But no harm in giving it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Go for it...there are only two answers yes or no but you'll kick yourself if you don't try. I have had a whole inspection made null and void before.....I like a fight! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I think if you don't try then you may end up wondering what if? I also think that as they expect us to have everything in place, perfect and comment on the smallest thing, why should they not be challenged when they get something wrong or open to misinterpretation.. Suppose it is really how much it could affect you when someone reads it and how inaccurate it comes across.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I would definitely give them a ring and ask. It depends what you consider factual. I asked to make changes to our report in May and had no problems getting it changed. Hope you get a good outcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancaster Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I would ring too - factual or not, it does say that you have a 24 hour response time - give it a go - you may just be surprised!!! Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Challenge it.............................I did and won 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFCCCC Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Challenge it.............................I did and won Me too !! Definitely worth a try 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Oh yes - I am definitely in the 'go for it' camp - what have you got to lose? :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeytg Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I challenged mine and had it reworded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfinch Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thank you everyone.You helped me clarify in my own mind how I felt. So far, having slept on it, I phoned today as I still felt the same. They have asked me to send an email in the next few days detailing my concern so that's my weekend task I guess! I'll keep you posted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Go through it point by point, and say exactly waht you believe to be incorrect and why. Don't waffle, don't simply say it's unfair.............stick to facts and you'll be ok x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Good advice from Narnia. I bullet pointed the two inaccuracies and next to them put the correct information. They were both changed without question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Bunny Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 We had our inspection last week and are waiting for our report, but we are getting ready to challenge something if it is worded the same way we were given the feedback as it is an unfair representation of what happened, based on a 10 minute observation compared to a whole 3 hour session. I like a fight too :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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