How cruel... I'm fuming!

[guest3]

I posted a thread here a couple of weeks ago and I'm STILL waiting for Ofsted. I've been on edge now for 6 days waiting and it could still be either tomorrow or Thursday!
My Dad died on Sunday after being in hospital for 7 weeks and as if that isn't enough stress, Ofsted are keeping me hanging on waiting for my inspection. I'm really upset and have thought about complaining, but I just want it over and done with now.
I'm sorry for rambling on but I just need some sympathy

Wendy xx

[Spangles]

So sorry to hear about your dad and all the other stressful things you've got going on at the moment.

Think I would be tempted to give Ofsted a call and see if it can be delayed under the circumstances or if a definite date can be booked so you know what's happening.

Big hugs to you.

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[jelly15]

I am so sorry you're Dad has died, I would call Ofsted and tell them to get on with it as you upset enough without living on eggshells waiting for them to get it over with. Sending you a big hug

Jelly

[nell57]

Sorry to hear your sad news.

What a shame they wont delay. My friends dad was taken poorly when she had the call and they delayed for her for a few months.

Sending you hugs and take care xx

[TheBTeam]

Really sorry to hear about your dad, i think if i were you I would ring ofsted and see if they can give you an idea when they are coming as obviously now you have a few things to be sorting out, or if you want ask for it to be delayed, say that you are taking a little while off as this coincides with a mindee holiday or something.

[Heaven Scent]

If I were you I would send a fax to Osfted with a copy of your fathers death certificate - they cannot be so cruel as to expect you to wait in and undergo an inspection at a time like this your family need you and you (meaning you and your entire family) have a lot to do at the moment so I think you need to get rid of this stress mine was due in March '08 but they didn't come till April - this is something out of your control - if they ignore you I'd get in touch with my local MP and get them to write to them on your own behalf.

We are not nurseries so we don't have anyone to take over the helm at a time like this - we just have to keep on working and that is difficult enough without having to undergo an inspection.

[wendywu]

They were very understanding when my dad was ill and they had messed up some paper work. They sorted it very quickly as they said i had enough to cope with.

I did say a big thank you to them.

They will understand and reschedule for you. You dont want an inspection at the moment it is enougth just to keep on working.

Sending big hugs xxx

[caz3007]

I echo everyone else, give Ofsted a ring, you dont need the added stress at this time and am sure they will be understanding.

I know before they said they couldnt delay it, but circumstances are different now and they cant delay, the least they can do is give you a firm day they will come. You have nothing to lose, give them a ring.

[wendywu]

Wend i dont for one moment think they will insist you are inspected to have a stranger in your home putting you under pressure 3 or 4 days after you have lost your dad.

It just would not happen. I dont htink they are that heartless.


PM me and i will do it for you no problem if you cannot face them.

[Playmate]

So sorry to hear your news. As everyone has suggested I would ring them. They phoned me back in Oct when my DH had just come out of hospital and I said I would rather delay it, they said ok we will get back to you in a few weeks and guess what.....I'm still waiting

[~Chelle~]

So sorry to hear about your dad.

I would call Ofsted and ask them to postpone the inspection.

I was given 3 dates of possible inspections by Ofsted. The day before the first date, my father in law had a stroke. I called Ofsted, who were fantastic.

The inspector gave me a call back and said that she was planning to come and see me the next day but would leave it until one of the other two dates that she had given me and wished my father in law a speedy recovery.

Sending you a hug x

[sarah707]

I would ring Ofsted and explain.

Hugs xx

[Mrs Book]

Sorry to hear your sad news, like the others say I'd ring & explain.

I do know that because of the snow the other week school ofsted are way behind, just wondering if CM Ofsted are as well.

Huge hugs.

[Twinkle]

So sorry to hear your news. I lost my dad in June last year and the day after he died Mrs O phoned to arrange an inspection. When I explained, she gave me a month before she got back in touch.

Please phone them, put it off and give yourself time to grieve for your dad xxx

[Desi-101]

Sorry to hear about your dad. Yes everyones right, phone them and also let us know their reponse xxx

[guest3]

Thanks to you all for your supportive words. I'll see how I feel in the morning about ringing Ofsted.

Wendy xx

[miffy]

So sorry to hear about your dad, Wendy.

I'm sure if you contacted the inspector and explained they would delay your inspection. You have enough to cope with at this sad time

Miffy xx

[guest3]

Just to let you all know, I've tried to ring Ofsted this morning but they can't get in touch with my inspector so there's not much they can do atm.
Both babies now screaming cos I left them while I made the call so i'm off to toddler group with them in a few minutes

Wendy xx

[miss muffit]

Sorry to hear about your Dad... what a stressful time you are having

I dont see why they cant get hold of your inspector to re arrange

Hope you get it all sorted X

[Mcgons]

So sorry to hear about your dad. Hope you manage to get something sorted with Ofsted. X