So Ive been inspected and got a satisfactory. Im beyond gutted. I cant even remember what they said on the feedback as I was concentrating on not crying so much! :crying:

I really wanted a good and a little part of me thought I would get it. It just makes me feel like all the hard work Ive put in is pointless. As I registered in Feb but have actually only been doing childminding since June they thought I should have a satisfactory.

Im soooo peeved. :angry:

ahh sorry you feel this way but 'congratulations on passing' :thumbsup: and just think you can now enjoy ur time with the children without the stress of inspection and build up evidence for next time, that seems to be what they need to give higher at the moment unfortunately, it's a real shame as surely they can see who is good/outstanding!!

you should be telling ur parents that you are doing 'everything' required by ofsted as this is an achievement :)

Don't get yourself upset over this. Getting satisfactory is still a positive outcome and after a little while you will get over it. Look at your report when it comes and work on the recommendations so you next time round you can get a 'good' grade'. At the end it of the day its you being good with children that counts!

If you look back at my posts last year, I had a torrid time with Ofsted, so I completely sympathise with you.
Unfortunately, even though everyone on here was so supportive, and had words of encouragement, I took it all to heart, and almost gave up.

6 months after this horrid experience I'll tell you where I am now. I've just completed an NVQ3 CCLD, been accepted on the the NCMA Children Come First Network in my area, and will be drawing down funding for 3 and 4 year olds from next term. I have put the experience behind me, and am happy now. I hope that I get graded better next time, and I think what I have learnt sonce last year, thats a good possibility. But I also think that sometimes you can do all the right things, and Mrs O is just not going to agree your better than satisfactory.

If you want to have a look at my posts, you will see I took issue with some of the inspectors findings, and I made an official complaint. A risky stratagy, but I ended up with a letter which apologised for their failings, although they did uphold some of the inspectors findings.
When you get your report through, if there is anything which you do not agree with, you are within your right to question it.

I hope you feel better soon:)

So Ive been inspected and got a satisfactory. Im beyond gutted. I cant even remember what they said on the feedback as I was concentrating on not crying so much! :crying:

I really wanted a good and a little part of me thought I would get it. It just makes me feel like all the hard work Ive put in is pointless. As I registered in Feb but have actually only been doing childminding since June they thought I should have a satisfactory.

Im soooo peeved. :angry: I felt the same way when i was inspected, 20years I got good, my last one was satisfactory, well my parents didn't give a hook, they were more than happy with me, so don't worry, I sometimes think its like a driving test, they only give good to so many. I did lack my paper work though, THat's my excuse Ha tups x

Sorry to hear you're gutted. I've just had my first one and got a satisfactory too, with 2 good areas. I have heard it's not common to get anything more than satisfactory for a first one but i don't know how true that is. I'm quite happy with it as a starter but i do feel fired up to really go for it next time round.

I think the word satisfactory is a bit misleading, it implies that the care is just good enough, bearing in mind the level of care and evidence we have to provide for mindees for us to be satisfactory is way above what would be considered satisfactory care of our own children.(hope that makes sense) so it's in fact quite good actually.:p

I felt the same way when i was inspected, 20years I got good, my last one was satisfactory, well my parents didn't give a hook, they were more than happy with me, so don't worry, I sometimes think its like a driving test, they only give good to so many. I did lack my paper work though, THat's my excuse Ha tups x

I also got a satisfactory last time round and all my parents are happy with the care I provide and the children love coming to me, so for me thats what matters.

Thanks for your kinds words guys :)
Having slept on it & had a huge ***** about Ofsted to anyone that would listen I feel slightly better :p . Its not about what some people in an office think of me, its the children and parents & Ive had so many parents say to me they've never even looked at what grading their cm'er has, they just got on their gut feeling about the person.
The word 'satisfactory' should really be changed, its a horrible, horrible word! The thing Im most angry about now is the fact the inspector who was originally supposed to be inspecting me phoned on Mon & said would I mind if 1 of his collegues that had been out of the game did the inspection & he would observe her. It really didnt turn out that way. Both inspectors fired questions at me for the entire 3 hours they were here & I feel that that was MASSIVELY unfair. Im waiting for the report then Im going to see if I will take it furthur.

Im just plain angry now!! :censored:

Hi Bouncy Princess,

I hope this doesnt happen to me as my inspection is next week. The lady that is doing it sounded lovely on the phone and I felt at ease with her straight away, so I hope it is like that on the day.

I can imagine having two inspectors was quite daunting and as the other one had been out of it a while they were probably trying to impress from their own side and making sure they had all areas covered!!

you never know, you might have a pleasant surprise.

fingers crossed for you you get the outcome you want.

Im getting excited now( as long as just the one lady comes!! :-)