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Simona
21-08-2013, 10:46 AM
PLA have moved and filed a 'Freedom of Information' request to see data on recent inspections and especially those triggered by complaints

Pre-School Learning Alliance requests Ofsted data on inspection outcomes | Nursery World (http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/article/1208140/pre-school-learning-alliance-requests-ofsted-data-inspection-outcomes)

If you have read about #OfstedBigDiscussion this is all linked as providers are getting together to seek a positive engagement with Ofsted...keep tuned and stay updated as more info will be posted on the other forum thread

More info here as NDNA too are very proactive on this issue

Pre-School Learning Alliance FoI request questions fairness of Ofsted inspections (http://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1560848/pre-school-learning-alliance-foi-questions-fairness-of-ofsted-inspections#.UhSWmgwBRH0.twitter)

Simona
21-08-2013, 11:28 AM
PLA have also published a press release...if you click on the link you will see the questions thay have asked of Ofsted judgements at inspections....I hope that these apply to cms as well

https://www.pre-school.org.uk/media/press-releases/400/alliance-issues-formal-request-for-ofsted-inspection-data

Simona
21-08-2013, 12:12 PM
The issue is gathering momentum....very much in the news
Join in and support. Looking to see if pacey are also joining

Concern mounts over Ofsted early years downgradings | Children & Young People Now (http://www.cypnow.co.uk/cyp/news/1078145/concern-mounts-ofsted-downgradings?utm_content=&utm_campaign=210813_Daily&utm_source=Children%20%26%20Young%20People%20Now&utm_medium=adestra_email&utm_term=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cypnow.co.uk%2Fcyp%2Fnew s%2F1078145%2Fconcern-mounts-ofsted-downgradings)

hectors house
21-08-2013, 12:54 PM
Wow loving this - the ball is really rolling now - about time Ofsted were cross examined like they do us - only they don't have to respond instantly like we do on an inspection.

Simona
21-08-2013, 04:06 PM
Today I have also joined LinkedIn where the Ofsted inspection discussions started in the Nursery World group...there is plenty of awareness and does not stop at the EY sector

Nursery World are also asking cms who are having problems with funding to join in and share their worries

I am there just to keep my ears open on both those subjects and make sure cms are represented with the odd post while I know Sarah is busy on Facebook

It is a huge task and, honestly, I could not follow all the discussions unless I strapped my laptop to my waist and never took my eyes off it

But it has got to be worth the effort until these matters are sorted

sarah707
21-08-2013, 05:06 PM
You are doing a fab job Simona! :clapping:

I have lots of evidence of strange and wonderful Ofsted inspection outcomes which I am putting together ready for the meetings :thumbsup:

It is about time these issues were raised it's good we have PLA on our side! Are we hearing anything from the others yet? ...

:D

Simona
21-08-2013, 05:49 PM
You are doing a fab job Simona! :clapping:

I have lots of evidence of strange and wonderful Ofsted inspection outcomes which I am putting together ready for the meetings :thumbsup:

It is about time these issues were raised it's good we have PLA on our side! Are we hearing anything from the others yet? ...

:D

Sarah...I can't keep up ..the posts keep coming in about inspections and cms are speaking up
Really hope the meetings will be productive
I have tweeted to pacey if they are to join in #OfstedBigConversation..no answer yet...back soon if I get any more news!!!