I had my first inspection today and got Mrs Ofsted from HELL, she managed to make me a nervous wreck, even her compliments for my organised portfolio (thanks to this forum) felt like a stab in the back. She didn't really give me a grade and left rudely commenting on my doormat. When will I find out my grade?

wow

i think i'd be ringing ofsted and asking them

i was told on the day :thumbsup:

Oh heck!

I would put in a written complaint asap and ask for a re-inspection.

They should give you your grade before they leave and talk about your improvement points etc.

Sorry you've had such a nightmare, hope you are feeling ok! xx

Goodness! Are you going to put a complaint in? What did she say?!

Can you document your inspection for us?

Hugs - I'd be on the phone to Ofsted asap xx

I'd definatly complain. She's obviously not doing her job properly!:angry:

That's very poor. She should have explained everything with you before she left & if there were problems she should have gone through these with you.

You need to phone tomorrow & see what's happening.

I agree with the others, she should have given you a grade there and then.
Give OFSTED a ring and ask them. Do you have her name, then you can tell them who inspected you.

Gosh sounds awful sending hugs Iv got mine any time now and I'm not that far from you.Ihope I don't get the same one!!Can't you ring up and ask why she didn't grade you before she left?:group hug:

My last ofsted inspection wasn't a particularly pleasant experience, what made me feel okay is knowing that the previous ones I have had have been okay.

I do feel for you, I would ring ofsted and enquire, and to be honest move on and enjoy minding, OFSTED are a necessary evil, but the day to day job will make up for that!

I think everyone has said what I would have said, just send you a big :group hug: hpe you can sought something out.

The only time I have known a grade not to be given is when they want to give an outstanding but have to go back and check.

Maybe you are the first one that she has given and she doesn't want to go back and do her paperwork.

Oh hope you are ok

Angel xx

sending you hugs.

ugh big hugs for you xxx

Hope you are ok. What did ofsted say when you rang? xx

Sorry you've had such a bad experience and on your first inspection as well :( What was wrong with your doormat for goodness sake?:mad:

The only time I have known a grade not to be given is when they want to give an outstanding but have to go back and check.

Maybe you are the first one that she has given and she doesn't want to go back and do her paperwork.

that would be lovely :) :clapping:

Thank you for your replies, I have woken up feeling better, yesterday seems so long ago, my lo are happy today and I am liking the sunshine.
I rang Ofsted this morning, but they cannot give me my grade until the report has been produced (up to 15 days) once I have received my report then I have 24 hours to complain before it is published to the web site. I asked to speak to the inspectors supervisor but she couldn't help me find out who it is, or how to contact them.
Any idea how to get around this?

just sending hugs hun

I think they don't make our jobs easier do they? You'd think we we're the enemy!! Hope you get it sorted, i'd be gutted if it was me :angry:

I had my first inspection today and got Mrs Ofsted from HELL, she managed to make me a nervous wreck, even her compliments for my organised portfolio (thanks to this forum) felt like a stab in the back. She didn't really give me a grade and left rudely commenting on my doormat. When will I find out my grade?

What was she called? I have mine on Monday

So Sorry you have had this experience with ofsted and for it to be your first one too, I have never known anyone not get a grade before the inspector left,let us know how you get on , you must be so:angry: :angry: :angry:

how about phoning back Ofsted and asking them to email/phone the inspector you saw so she can call you back.. I made a point of keeping my inspectors mob no just incase I needed to speak to her.. I'm sure Ofsted will happily pass on a message to the inspector .. then she can call you back..

good luck and let us know how you get on.xx

That's awful, :angry: I'm in Scotland so don't really know procedure, but I would keep phoning Ofsted till I got an answer!

((((Hugs)))))

Wow she sounds like a nightmare!!:eek: Hope you can get some answers from Ofsted (((((HUGS))))

Thank you for your replies, I have woken up feeling better, yesterday seems so long ago, my lo are happy today and I am liking the sunshine.
I rang Ofsted this morning, but they cannot give me my grade until the report has been produced (up to 15 days) once I have received my report then I have 24 hours to complain before it is published to the web site. I asked to speak to the inspectors supervisor but she couldn't help me find out who it is, or how to contact them.
Any idea how to get around this?

There is a complaints procedure on the website of Ofsted but for the life of me I cannot find it. Expect Sarah will be along soon as she always has the correct links.

I am still interested to found out what she could possibly dislike about your doormat:rolleyes:

Hope you get some answers soon

UPDATE

My horrible inspector called me today and was all sweet and complimentary, she apologised for not going through the grading with me but said she had ran out of time !!! (it did take 4 hours)
She then thanked me for my hospitality and said that I should be proud of myself as I have got a GOOD.
I nearly fell over in shock.
All my sections were Good except for 2 which were satisfactory, she has finished my report and have asked OFSTED to check it before sending it out.

what a pity I can't have my inspection over the phone.

Will I complain about her ........ not sure what do you guys think?
she has giving me a brilliant start and she may have retired in 3 years time.

I am still interested to found out what she could possibly dislike about your doormat:rolleyes:

Hope you get some answers soon

Doormat

As she stepped off the doormat onto my outside step she turned round and said I needed to clean the doormat as she can see dog hairs on it!!

Yes I do own a dog, but she is a bedlington terrier who doesn't shed hair, I got on my hands and knees but I couldn't see anything.

Maybe she likes to have the last word.

Doormat

As she stepped off the doormat onto my outside step she turned round and said I needed to clean the doormat as she can see dog hairs on it!!

Yes I do own a dog, but she is a bedlington terrier who doesn't shed hair, I got on my hands and knees but I couldn't see anything.

Maybe she likes to have the last word.

I would say you are probably right! What a nightmare.

Glad you have your grade now and can relax:thumbsup:

MRS OFSTED does my head in:angry: :rolleyes:

Congratulations on the good :D :clapping: :clapping:

Gareth
xx

:phew:
that is really great news that all went well in the end..
sending you a virtual hug for her making you feel bad and
hope you can move forward feeling proud of doing soo well..xx:happy banana: :happy banana:

well done for doing so well! just sorry it had to happen in such rubbish circumstances! chin up and enjoy the praise!

At least you got a good well done. Yes you are right she might be retired in 3 years.

Carol xxxxxx

Oh my goodness, it's awful you have gone through so much with childminding and being inspected is nerve wracking anyway, without her being nasty to you. I hope your ok xx

Doormat

As she stepped off the doormat onto my outside step she turned round and said I needed to clean the doormat as she can see dog hairs on it!!

Yes I do own a dog, but she is a bedlington terrier who doesn't shed hair, I got on my hands and knees but I couldn't see anything.

Maybe she likes to have the last word.

omg would hate my place then there is no way i can get rid of all the dogs hairs in our house as ours sheds all the time.

glad you got a good
:)

Hi,
Oh no what a nightmare! Glad you now have your grade and well done, a fantastic result.

Star:clapping: :jump for joy: :clapping: :jump for joy:

she most probably got out of bed the wrong way or she hates her job