Guest Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I have just been on the OFSTED website to look at recent reports. I was amazed to ssee that three settings, in different areas of the country, have had their last inspections on 26th Feb, 5th March and 7th July 2007!!!!!! These inspectors must have been watching too much Doctor Who and think they are time lords! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Wow! That is impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Well, I'd better be careful Monday, then!! They may have been and gone before we know it!!! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 So you'll be looking out for the tardist in the car park instead then Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 If they look like David Tennant they are welcome to inspect anytime!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliamch Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Sorry Shirel but for me it has to be Christopher Eccelston, or however you spell his name! Karrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Personally I don't mind which turns up........they both can if they want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 oh my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Definately David Tennant for me too! I can hear the tardis setting down and I'm out there like a shot!! I don't think I would be so glad to see an OFSTED inspector ever!! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 How funny. They didn't exactly check them carefully before publishing did they? I wonder what other glaring errors they make?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 quite a few i suspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Are there no bounds to their intellect?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Bunny Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 How funny. They didn't exactly check them carefully before publishing did they? I wonder what other glaring errors they make?? One of my providers called me on Friday (16th) to say that they had received their report. The letter was dated 15th February, with the action plan to be submitted to them by.... .... wait for it.... ... THE 14TH FEBRUARY!!!!! Now, I know we can be an efficient bunch in early years, but show me a provider that could do that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 RB, I had the same scenario with a previous inspection in 2003, minus two weeks to get my action plan in So, I wonder if the reports are a year old or they got the month wrong and the date and they are only a few months old Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I have sent an email, one of those little comments boxes on the site, asking them if they realise settings have had inspections in the future-didn't quite word it like that!!! I also suggested that they correct them as these reports are in the public domain and it doesn't show them in a very good light!! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I hope they thank you for being so concientious on their behalf and for your time taken in letting them know Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 This was the reply I recieved today: Dear Sir or Madam Thank you for your e-mail. Please can you provide the name and full postal address or Unique Reference Number (registration number) for the settings so our web team to amend these details. However should you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards Linda And this is how I replied!!!! Dear Louisa The following information is what you asked for: Fleetwoods Charity Pre-school group 7/7/2007 309677 St Martins Garden Childrens Centre 5/3/2007 EY339058 Bright Stars Nursery 26/2/2007 EY331400 Quite frankly I feel this was your responsibility to look into not mine. I am an early years worker but what if I was a parent? Do you think this is something you should be asking the general public to do? The standards set by OFSTED for early years settings and schools are not reflected in the standards you seem to set for yourself. For example the following sentence does not make sense: "Please can you provide the name and full postal address or Unique >Reference Number (registration number) for the settings so our web team >to amend these details." Having experienced problems with OFSTED in the past I am not reassured by this email. Linda MCDowell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth1 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Great email no wonder they are not doing this right, what do they expect the early years staff to look on their website and tell them whats wrong with it. Me thinks that OFSTED were being too lazy to notice their own mistakes. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 well done Linda it is really bad when we as the general public have to tell ofsted how to do their job and as you quite rightly point out what if it was a parent reading them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 well done linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Good for you Linda. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I'm surprised they didnt ask if you'd missed any out. You did check the entire country didnt you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Love the reply Linda Good for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I received this email yesterday: Dear Ms McDowell, I am sorry that you received an unsatisfactory reply to your original e-mail sent 19/02/07. In response to your query I have forwarded the details you provided to our communications team for their amendment. May I again take this opportunity to apologise for the response to your request and thank you for making us aware of our errors. If you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards, At least somebody can admit to making mistakes!! I am just going to check that they have made the amendments. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Well Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Nope-still the same. They don't rush do they?? Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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