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Post by cheryl1 on Nov 15, 2007 22:11:20 GMT
Hi all Well its happened, OFSTED have rung ! They are coming on either monday or tuesday morning. Just hop Ive got everything ready. I feel quite relieved to tell the truth as at least I know when it will be rather than just knowing I am due soon and also this time next week it will be all over and done with. Only thing I am bothered about is that I dont have individual folders of all the childrens acheivements - I have all my photos ( labeled as per activity and b23 ) on 2 folders, My arts and crafts in another and all my printouts, planning sheets and theme work in 2 more folders, then I have an extensive portfolio - hope this is enough Just got to think up some easy but effective activities that we can do on the day ( 2 x 3yrs and 1 x 2yr ) - was thinking maybe playdough mats, jigsaws, collage Just have to try to drag the boys away from the train set !!! Any advice greatly recieved x Cheryl x
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Post by miffy on Nov 16, 2007 8:42:39 GMT
Hiya Cheryl
You sound as if you've got everything in hand.
I wouldn't worry too much about "dragging the boys away from the trainset" - it's all about following childrn's interests.
Maybe you could have on offer some creative things on the train theme if that's what they're interested in - colouring pictures, train shapes to collage, make a train from different shapes (circles, rectangles, squares etc)- this may tempt them and show you are offering them choice/following their interests.
Very best of luck with the inspection and let us know how you get on
Miffy
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Post by jmoff on Nov 16, 2007 9:10:20 GMT
Hi Cheryl
good luck..I am sure it will go well! I have spoken to one childminder who had Ofsted round and she didnt even have a daily diary for the children and still got a 'good.' I know it all depends on what inspector you get but try not to worry you will be fine.
Good luck Jana
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Post by angeldelight on Nov 16, 2007 9:20:02 GMT
Hi Cheryl
You sound like you are really orgainsed to me
You are doing everything right
Miffys advice was good about the trains - colouring etc
Good luck I am sure you are going to be fine
Angel xx
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Post by cheryl1 on Nov 16, 2007 11:55:55 GMT
Thanks x
To be honest I am quite looking forward to it - I have had such good advice from everyone on the forum and feel that my service and organisation has improved as a direct result of this, hopefully my inspection report will reflect this x
You have all been soooo helpful x
Will let you know how it goes x
Cheryl x
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Post by rubybubbles on Nov 16, 2007 14:46:32 GMT
good for you Cheryl you sound really to get it done now!!
Good luck
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Post by raggydolls on Nov 16, 2007 16:17:29 GMT
how did it go cheryl
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Post by linda on Nov 16, 2007 17:44:00 GMT
Hi Cheryl have they been yet how did it go . Lindaxx
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Post by cheryl1 on Nov 16, 2007 18:39:33 GMT
Theyve not been yet - linda & raggydolls - they are coming on monday or tuesday morning x
keep your fingers crossed for me x
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Post by hazel2 on Nov 16, 2007 18:53:45 GMT
believe me Cheryl you are organized, my advise, plan, but if it goes off plan go with the flow do what you do naturally hazelx
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Post by cheryl1 on Nov 16, 2007 19:01:08 GMT
cheers Hazel x
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Post by lisat on Nov 16, 2007 19:07:49 GMT
Cheryl, you know you'll do well. You've got tonnes more in place than I had and I got 'good' as you know. I'm telling you - i reckon you'll get 'outstanding'.
Lots o Love, ;D Lisa xxx
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Post by cheryl1 on Nov 16, 2007 19:31:57 GMT
Thanks Lisa, but to be honest I will just be happy with getting through it ok x
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Post by tasha on Nov 16, 2007 20:44:13 GMT
Just wanted to say good luck...you've already been given all the advice! Don't think you really needed it...believe in yourself! Keep us posted! Tasha
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Post by niecynoo on Nov 17, 2007 23:51:38 GMT
Good luck for Mon/Tues
Denise xxx
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Post by banana on Nov 18, 2007 9:42:16 GMT
Wishing you lots of luck Cheryl!!
Let us know how it goes. I am certain you will eb absolutely fine!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Post by june on Nov 18, 2007 21:31:00 GMT
Good Luck
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Post by miffy on Nov 18, 2007 21:34:03 GMT
Heaps and heaps of good luck for tomorrow or tuesday - sure you'll be absolutely fine.
Let us know when they've been
Miffy
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Post by lorraine2767 on Nov 19, 2007 7:56:48 GMT
Hi
Good luck for today or tomorrow, you will be fine you have everything in place.
Good luck, don't forget to let us know how you get on.
Lorraine xx
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Post by emler on Nov 19, 2007 8:20:24 GMT
Good luck Cheryl
Hope it goes well for you. Let us know how you get on!
Emler x
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Post by sj on Nov 19, 2007 18:28:21 GMT
Hope it goes well!! You sound really organized!!
Sam
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Post by rubybubbles on Nov 19, 2007 22:17:19 GMT
good luck for tomorrow!!
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Post by miffy on Nov 20, 2007 17:44:20 GMT
Any news Cheryl - have Ofsted been??
Miffy x
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Post by cheryl1 on Nov 20, 2007 19:00:50 GMT
Hi everybody Yes they've been, they actually came yesterday but I didnt know my full outcomes until today. I got a good grade. The inspector told me this yesterday but said she wanted to go back and look over things again than would ring me today with the individual outcomes ( kept saying my this or that was outstanding) but not commiting herself, anyway when we spoke today she said it was because they have to get an outstanding ok'd by above and her area manager thought thet I was'nt quite outstanding as I don't do individual obbs ( see what I said on the 1st thread - I must have been physic ) ! So to be honest I am feeling pretty crap ! pleased that it is over but after being told that my inspector thought some things were outstanding I had hoped for at least one outstanding in the outcomes. Also about 10mins ago I suddenly thought that I hadnt shown her my other 2 files - 1 with avtivity planning in and tha othe with gerneral info in including INDIVIDUAL trackers - so I fell even worse now ! So in hind site I DO actually do individual obbs ! So now i'm felling even worse x Cheryl x and mch more ! x
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Post by angeldelight on Nov 20, 2007 19:11:11 GMT
Cheryl
I think you did excellent so well done to you
Sod the inspector you know yourself you did really well so do not beat yourself up about it
Are you a good childminder - do you care for the children you mind ? Yes of course you do well then
Well done I think you should pat yourself on the back
Angel xx
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Post by cheryl1 on Nov 20, 2007 19:12:35 GMT
Thanks Angel x
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Post by niecynoo on Nov 20, 2007 19:40:46 GMT
Hi Cheryl WELL DONE !!!!!
I totally detest the grading I think its sooo unfair, we're all outstanding in our own ways,ofsted go on about individuality and treating children the same etc etc so why r we treated like this !!!!!
I totally agree with police checks , spot checks and everything that can determine you are able to care for children suitably and appropriatly......... each inspector has different views and there doesn't seem to be any set rules with them GRRRRRR it makes me mad.
Thats my moan over lol
well done again hun I bet all your mindees think your OUTSTANDING
Denise xxx
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Post by carolinel on Nov 20, 2007 19:52:10 GMT
oh Cheryl sorry you feel so down. You have done brilliantly though and should feel very proud of yourself. It is annoying when none of the inspectors and singing from the same hymn sheet.
Well done you.
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Post by miffy on Nov 20, 2007 21:45:19 GMT
Sorry if you're disappointed Cheryl - I think you should be proud of what you've achieved.
So well done to you!!!
Miffy xx
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Post by theresa on Nov 20, 2007 23:31:12 GMT
i agree with the others cheryl, don't feel disapointed, you should feel proud of yourself and your setting, well done
xx
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