my worse inspection ever

[Mouse]

You poor thing. That sounds an absolute nightmare

[TooEarlyForGin?]

This sounds like she has been listening to what Ms Truss has been saying and trying to implement her own personal "mark".

Complain, please, you sound absolutely outstanding. You are trying so hard against all the odds.

I am so tired of what we all are being subjected to. I think we are being attacked, as the government can't blame parents or schools (as they can strike causing public outcry) so the private sector is being held to blame as their is nothing we can really do that could do damage to them.

I have 3 children 6 hours a week, 1 child 24 hours and 1 30hrs. How can the blame lie with if children aren't learning quick enough.

Good luck, you do not deserve a satisfactory grade.

Oh, by the way, I have had 3 inspections, 2 outstanding and 1 satisfactory (or the old equivalent) the satisfactory one came from an inspector who I complained about, as she told me she would be with me over a set period, didn't turn up and didn't call, so we were stuck in all week, when I called to complain, the next week a got a very harassed inspector, grotty, moaning as she "still wasn't well enough to be back to work, but I have so much to do", I got a feeling she had been, "told off" and took it out on me. As it was my first inspection I didn't want to rock the boat.

Possibly picking her up on the name badge issue, set her off, although shouldn't have of course.

X

[sarah707]

Totally unacceptable and very unprofessional

Ok right... take what you have put in the post here and anything else you remember and put it into a letter format. Do it now while it's fresh in your mind.

Include evidence from the EYFS and your files where relevant.

Tomorrow - ring Ofsted and say 'I want to complain about my inspection yesterday' - and don't be put off until you speak to someone who will note your complaint.

Why do you want to complain? 'I want to complain because I do not believe the inspector was professional or conducted herself appropriately as detailed in the code of conduct for inspectors.'

Say - 'I have it written down, I would like to send it to a named person' - and get a name.

Try not to get drawn into a lengthy phone call - be confident that you have it all written down and you want someone to read it through rather than try and deal with in on the phone.

They have a complaints procedure - it's very important that you make a complaint because they will just carry on riding roughshod over people if they are not challenged.

I cannot imagine you need help - your letter writing is excellent - but I am more than happy to proof for you and share any insights if you want to run it by me.

I think you know my email and I do have time.

More hugs xx

[Carol M]

Poor you! Hugs
My first thought was , is she really an inspector ( due to the name badge issue) I think I would have taken that further and phoned Ofsted for clarification!
Other than that it sounds exactly what our EYFS 12 inspections should NOT be like.
Complain. I think I would have kicked her out, or rather, politely asked her to leave after the first few comments she made.
I do hope you have support where you are.
Carol xx

[blue bear]

Great advice from Sarah, other people haves succeeded in making complaints, you have nothing to loose.

[MessybutHappy]

Couldn't read and not post to say how very sorry I am. It sounds like you're worked so hard for the children, and for such a long time, and now someone has come in and not recognised any of that hard work. I hope you do complain and that you get the recognition you deserve. Hugs

[winstonian]

What a nightmare! You poor thing. I hope you complain and get the judgement that you deserve and I hope the childrens language wasnt good enough to hear her labelling of them! disgraceful.

[tinyp164]

O dear! She sounds very unprofessional. A similar situation occurred with me when I first registered and I didn't complain, I've regretted this decision ever since, but all of my parents are amazing and I still have enquiries coming out of my ears thanks to my degree and knowledge and experience. Sending you big hugs! xx

[chriss]

If I was the parent I would be very happy of how you were caring for my children.
It will be interesting to see the written report.

You know you are doing a good job

[kellyskidz!]

Omg I think I would have burst into tears in front of her. My god, what a horrible person she seems! Take comfort in the fact that you aren't and will never be as nasty as her. Also, complain! Hope you at least get a Good out of that ordeal xx

[ellie priestley]

Hi I'm pre reg and this has scared the life out of me for my future inspections! However I have worked as an assistant and do know how the process usually works. Have you looked at your local settings ofsted reports and find any others inspected by that particular inspector and see if that is her usual line she follows language etc others might not have phoned and complained but at least you would have a little more to go on if u can also compare her remarks made in others inspections. Good luck I hope I never get one like that!

[rickysmiths]

Totally unacceptable and very unprofessional

Ok right... take what you have put in the post here and anything else you remember and put it into a letter format. Do it now while it's fresh in your mind.

Include evidence from the EYFS and your files where relevant.

Tomorrow - ring Ofsted and say 'I want to complain about my inspection yesterday' - and don't be put off until you speak to someone who will note your complaint.

Why do you want to complain? 'I want to complain because I do not believe the inspector was professional or conducted herself appropriately as detailed in the code of conduct for inspectors.'

Say - 'I have it written down, I would like to send it to a named person' - and get a name.

Try not to get drawn into a lengthy phone call - be confident that you have it all written down and you want someone to read it through rather than try and deal with in on the phone.

They have a complaints procedure - it's very important that you make a complaint because they will just carry on riding roughshod over people if they are not challenged.

I cannot imagine you need help - your letter writing is excellent - but I am more than happy to proof for you and share any insights if you want to run it by me.

I think you know my email and I do have time.

More hugs xx

I think you have to Complain to whichever Company that the inspector is from, so Prospects or Tribal first because you have to follow the complaints procedure to the letter. They have to report any written complaints to Ofsted anyway and if Ofsted are not happy with the outcome or you are not then Ofsted will then take it up.

[Allie]

Please complain my friend did and got re graded good. Once the rubbish was removed from her report Ofsted didn't even have to reinspect her

[wendywu]

[Complain. I think I would have kicked her out, or rather, politely asked her to leave after the first few comments she made.
I do hope you have support where you are.
Carol xx[/QUOTE]

Yes i agree, she would not have had the chance to finish if she had been in my house. I would have been on the phone putting in a complaint about her before she was off my doorstep

[scottishlass]

Omg def complain with all the details you have put on your post - have only been minding for 6 months and am in Scotland but that sounds like. Complete joke - think she obv thinks no-one will complain so can do as she pleases - with all the detail in your notes am sure you will have a good outcome. Xx

[Lincsminder]

Thankyou everyone I brought Sarahs E book and made sure everything was done to the letter, anything of mine not quite right I tweaked adjusted or tidied up and she never asked about any of it nor as she interested if I tried to raise it.

Do you think I should wait for my report before making the complaint as I can then link the points to sections in that. I'm slightly concern how the parents of the child are going to feel, they may think it is my fault their children are not progress as quick or they could feel guilty that believe it is their childs fault. Im dreading reading it for that reason . I have tried to look for other inspections she has done but with 2 names its confusing, it seems she is quite happy to give outstanding to nurseries but only good and satisfactory to childminders.

[sarah707]

Do you think I should wait for my report before making the complaint as I can then link the points to sections in that. I'm slightly concern how the parents of the child are going to feel, they may think it is my fault their children are not progress as quick or they could feel guilty that believe it is their childs fault. Im dreading reading it for that reason . I have tried to look for other inspections she has done but with 2 names its confusing, it seems she is quite happy to give outstanding to nurseries but only good and satisfactory to childminders.

No, I do not think you should wait.

I strongly urge you to ring today and inform them that you want to make a complaint.

Why let the inspector waste time writing up your report? Why wait and let them think everything is ok? Why let bad inspectors get away with it?

Lodge the complaint with Ofsted - get them to put it in writing on your file - get a complaint number and a name to write to / deal with - ring whoever they tell you to ring next if it's prospect or tribal - and get the ball rolling.

xx

[hectors house]

No, I do not think you should wait.

I strongly urge you to ring today and inform them that you want to make a complaint.

Why let the inspector waste time writing up your report? Why wait and let them think everything is ok? Why let bad inspectors get away with it?

Lodge the complaint with Ofsted - get them to put it in writing on your file - get a complaint number and a name to write to / deal with - ring whoever they tell you to ring next if it's prospect or tribal - and get the ball rolling.

xx

I agree, complain today while her exact words are still fresh in your mind - try to remember exactly what she said, her words and her tone of voice and write it all down. At the end of my inspection when inspector was summing up, I said "didn't I even get one outstanding element" and she just looked at me and sniffed loudly - implying "don't push your luck lady"! So sometimes it isn't always the words they say but the way they say them.

Why should you doubt yourself and the fantastic job you do just because she got out of bed the wrong side and hates her job.

Get help from your Development Officer (if you still have any) or ring someone up higher in the County and ask for advice and a name of someone high up in Ofsted - I had to do this once and believe me finally addressing a letter to the "right" person made all the difference.

Today's another day - carry on exactly as you were, you are doing a great job.

[lubeam]

Nothing useful to say just a hug , poor you

It's wrong isn't it how one persons mood or attitude or personality can have such a massive impact on us both personally and professionally ! Terrible
Poor u, keep fighting till your happy

[The Juggler]

honey how awful i can only echo Sarah's advice. please let us know how you get on.xxx