So, Ofsted are coming next week......

[watford wizz]

So sad for you, how horrid. I really don't think some of these inspectors have any sense of how personally crushing their comments/assessments can be. Sending hugs xxx

[JCrakers]

Oh No Mookie, how terrible. Only just read this!!

I hate reading stuff like this Hope you're ok and I hope you can get a good outcome.

[FloraDora]

Good advice from Mouse - take time to think about it.

You set off into this inspection feeling you wanted to give up .....I'm wondering if deep down this is what you have been thinking for a while and the inspection has tipped the balance.....but you still should take time to think today.

Work out the energy and enthusiasm you have v the next steps and your action plan to address the issues in your report.
Remember if you know some points are not accurate then you put them in your action plan and tick youv'e addressed them straight away with the evidence you offered them in your complaint.
You won't have too many steps to take to address the points if you have evidence you already do it.....you probably won't have much to do to look to an inspector that you have improved ....as you already do it all!

Good luck with your decision.

[clairelou]

Mookie I really feel for you, I had this last time around (2 years 2 months ago) they were coming back within 6 months but never called, They finally called in August this year and said as I only had one child they would call again mid September.
They called Yesterday!! She is coming later this week or early next.
Ive already decided I'm giving up as I cannot go through this time and time again. My parents all know I'm finishing September 17 when i'll have done 20 years childminding.
Im thinking I'm not going to mention this when she comes in case she thinks i have the 'cant be bothered approach'.

Im not at all looking forward to it, i have 2 x 10 month olds (not together) and a 13 month old, none can walk all are new to me and are all quite hard work!

Im sure ill be back with more questions later today!