Guest Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Ok, so I couldn't find an inspections thread in the general, so I've come here! We got the call this morning and the team are coming on Wednesday and Thursday. I'm so nervous after a bad experience last time. Bang goes my weekend, got to check all my paperwork is upto date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Don't really know what to say, other than I'm sure everything will be fine! Try not to get too bogged down over the weekend with checking all your paperwork. You've got to have a bit of a rest! Good luck, let us know how it goes Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Good luck Nichola-I'm sure you'll be fine. At least this time you are in a job you are enjoying. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Good Luck from me too. We had the call in January and to be honest they never even looked at our paperwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I will keep everything crossed for you - sure you'll have no problems!! Sue x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I know it's hard to do but try not to let the previous bad experience knock your confidence. I had a bad Ofsted in 2003, then my subsequant one in 2004 was like a breath of fresh aie, the Inspector was professional and thorough but really, really nice. I agree with others take a rest. If need be write a list of all the "paperwork" you think you need to have done, then prioritise the most important. Decide if you have time for items 1, or 2, or 3 on your list- then all the other items write down as areas that you have planned for developing. ( just briefly action plan them). The Inspector will see that you are aware of them and have planned how to meet them. Without having to actually try to do it all in a matter of a few days. Best of luck. think, this time next week (Friday night) you can look forward to really relaxing and letting your hair down. Better this side of Easter Hols than after. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Should add the new OFSTED is so different from the previous format and much less threatening. Depending on the size of your school they might not even visit your class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Wishing you ALL the best Nichola. I'd second what Marion says, it's a lot different now. They have to cram so much into such a short space so visits to classrooms are much shorter and possibly not at all. They're very interested in the school's self evaluation form, and if what they see tallies with where the school thinks it is, you shouldn't have too much to worry about. Try not to burn yourself out - easier said than done I know. Harricroft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Good Luck and try to find some time to have a relax yourself- easier said than done but give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 good luck xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Good luck from me too - hope all goes well. We are expecting the call any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Sure you will be just fine sending positive vibes, good luck and very best wishes and look forward to hearing all abou it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Thanks everyone! I've made sure I've relaxed tonight. Joe (my fiance) is out at a gig, not due home for at least another 30 minutes and I've spent the evening watching crappy TV and surfing the net. Tomorrow Joe's at work on a 9-5 shift, so I'm planning on catching up on stuff there (out of date IEPs that I needed to do this week cos of parents evening being the week after next!, lesson plans actually in my planning file and not just tiny notes written on my computer that I never get around to printing off etc etc) I will let everyone know how it goes. Our school (special ed) has 9 classes, with about 80 kids in school. I do however think they will come and visit me as the 2 days they are coming we have the more unusual lessons like hydrotherapy, AV room science and soft play! Fingers crossed they barely make it past the front door and that my little darlings are on top form! Our other biggest problem is staff illness. Today was a nightmare we had so many people not in it was silly, as well as having 2 teachers on long term sick. Ahh well! We shall see eh?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Good Luck Nichola for tommorrow and Thursday, I'm sure you will be fine - your lessons sound fun Megsmum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Good luck, Nichola. Hope all goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Thanks guys! I'm so nervous its untrue. I doubt I'll be able to sleep tonight, which is bad, as I need to be fully with it. Just hope the kids are in a better mood than they were in today- horrible day behaviour wise! Oohh joy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki-k Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Best of luck for tomorrow! I try to look on the bright side of everything - when we had our last inspection it was excellent for colonic irrigation!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 All the best from me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hope it's going well (though I know you won't be on here tonight OFSTED may be the only thing to keep us away!!!!!). One day to go. Harricroft xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Ahh Harricroft you are wrong! I AM here. My other half is at a gig tonight and I'm doing ZIP ALL school work tonight, having not left school till 5.45, what with co-ordinator interviews and then discussion of them afterwards with other staff. Can't wait for tomorrow night! As for them coming to see me- they only came once, to see my 20 minute circle time session! Damn them! Why did my sessions go so well but without their viewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 always the way, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 All over now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Ok guys the verdict is in and ............................... our school came out as 'Oustanding' overall. Obviously we are all very very happy. All teaching was deemed good or excellent, although they didn't see that much in the 2 days they were here! Just very happy and needed to share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Fantastic news Nichola - very well done Harricroft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Well, I must say, with dedicated staff like you how could the result be anything other than "Oustanding" Congratulations Nichola and to all your school team. Now you MUST have a lovely restful weekend Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Big congratulations from me too, Nichola!!!! Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Thanks guys. 2 of the teachers were meeting up for a meal tonight and have asked me along, so I'm going to go. Having a restful weekend, although I do still have to plan the last week of term AND its parents evening on Thursday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Well done, Nichola, hope you get good news re your contract now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Congrats Nichola-you must be really pleased. Now you can relax and enjoy yourself. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thanks, and yes Susan, really hoping for the official ruling on my contract- would love to get my permanent contract now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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