Lucy P Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I feel like i need to get this off of my chest! Ofsted arrived this morning, we have been waiting for nearly 2 years now and am so relieved they have finally turned up. The bad news: we had 5 staff off sick and it was our busiest day of the week . I had sorted 2 agency staff, but obvoiusly this was not ideal as they were not familiar with our setting or the children, but at least the ratio's were covered. I have always maintained a high number of supernumary staff to ensure a smooth running nursery, but today all staff were covering groups. The inspector - who was lovely - kept reassurring me that everything was fine, she will be back tomorrow to inspect the education side, when i will find out the outcome. Oh well nothing i can do now, all staff have assurred me they will be returning to work tomorrow, funny how their sickness only lasted for one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Lucy, I bet you are shattered. Don't despair, it does sound that you have shown how you deal with absences very well, good to hear the Inspector was trying to set you at ease, believe her and tomorrow your team will all be there supporting you and each other. Best wishes, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Hi Lucy Well there was a report today that said historically more people are off work on the first Monday in February than at any other time of the year - perhaps you could tell the Inspector that tomorrow! And then she can see how well you coped! Wishing you all the best for tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Well Done and Good Luck for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Good luck for tomorrow Lucy im sure it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Good luck with your second day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaryEMac Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Good luck for tomorrow. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 good luck .Keep smiling Im sure yoou will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Lucy - hope all goes well. At least there will be no more waiting and wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Good luck for today Lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Fingers crossed for you, hope it all went well.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Hi Lucy, Snap!! We had a visit too. She's coming again tomorrow, so we can compare notes then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Good luck to you too then Helen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 good luck helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Best of luck Helen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Good luck Helen, hope you sleep well tonight. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Hope you both get good news, sure you will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Best of luck to you both tomorrow - I hope everything goes well and you get a good nights sleep. Do let us know what happens and what they are looking at at the moment Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Thank you Your good wishes worked and we got "good" for care and "outstanding" for education, although apparently we're not supposed to say yet!! Two recommendations for care: get parents to sign for EVERY single minor bump, minute scratch on finger, etc etc ( ) and visitors have to sign in and out themselves. (Up to now, we have recorded their arrival/departure, but apparently a signature is also required). So that's it, until next time. Phew..... I've got to say, it is SO much better having the inspector just turn up and see a normal/average session. The outstanding report seems somehow more real, than if we'd had three months to prepare. There's also far less pressure to be perfect. Lucy, what's your news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 That's ace!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 congratulations lovely news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Well done, Helen and your team, but I don't think anyone expected any less, you're always such a fount of knowledge and good advice! As I've said somewhere before - probably us next!!?!! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Well done to you Helen - deserved I would say. I think you're right about the fact that the inspection is a better reflection of your general practice and parents hopefully will gain a greater confidence precisely for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 FANTASTIC well done Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Well done Helen you have your hard work and knowledge rewarded as it should be. Celebrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Congratulations Helen and co! You can really look forward to half term now. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Well done Helen, marvellous result. But why cant inspections be uniform. My old playgroup were inspected last year and no mention of them signing people in. Give yourself a 'good' there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 well done congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Well done to you Helen and all - a result that is justly deserved. On the subject of what they can pick up on ........... on another site someone has said they got pulled up for not taking their register and medical records with them when they went outside to play and it was suggested that they did 2 registers ...... streuth !!!!!!!!!!!!! And where may I ask does it say that in the Standards??? Does anyone do 2 registers or was that Inspector really struggling to find something to comment on??? Glad it wasn't me she said it to !! Anyway Helen, enjoy your celebrations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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