“Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise.”
Victor Hugo
Thanks, Spidey, for another appropriate quote!
Last week we were all on tenterhooks, at school. One of the other schools in our academy received ‘The Call’ from Ofsted. Usually, this means that if you are due, too, there is a good chance they could call you, especially if they are in the area, and this other school is literally 10 minutes away from us.
And we are overdue, now…
Monday to Wednesday are the big days… if you haven’t heard by Wednesday, consider yourself safe, for that week, at least!
But, there is still a week of school to go, until the break And next week is a Christmas filled week. There is no way that we are on the curriculum timetable, in the same way as usual.
The kids, for one, are high as kites, thinking of advent calendars, filled with chocolate, and high on the idea of a certain big fella in red coming to visit them, with sacks brimming with presents!
And we are in the midst of trying to practice nativity plays and making cards, etc., as well as trying to instill the true meaning of Christmas to them!
However, on Thursday, the heads of schools were sent a little missive from the DofE…
In light of the current situation, and with schools expected to put mitigations into place for the chance of a Covid wave, due to the Omicron variant, and what with Christmas leading everyone a merry tune, Ofsted inspection will be put on hold until the new year.
PHEW!
Now, that doesn’t mean we are safe. There is still going to be an inspection, however, at least we can enjoy our festive period without that hanging over our last few days at school, this term!
To say I am relieved is an understatement!
So, is there anything, like the threat of Ofsted, for me, that scares the living daylights out of you?
Wishing you a wonderfully peaceful Sunday, Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 15, 2021 @ 13:33:47
That’s a big relief, Ritu!
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Dec 15, 2021 @ 14:34:16
Tell me about it!
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 15:15:56
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 15:10:24
We have accreditation visits, but they don’t apply to me…I’m only an adjunct (and stay that way for just such a reason! LOL)
Love the quote.
Stay safe and enjoy the holidays.
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 17:14:21
Thank you, Rae!
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 08:01:59
Why is he being so philosophical?
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 08:16:35
Oh, he always is!
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 00:10:24
My biggest stress is having to change Ruby’s dressings three times a day 💜
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 06:12:21
You’re a nurse angel for Ruby, Sis 💜
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 08:53:17
Lol 😂😂
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 21:48:00
Best wishes, Sis! I am sure it will go right. If it will happen take it like a second Halloween. 😉 xx Michael
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 21:52:19
Lol! Thank you, Bro!
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 22:02:24
:-)) You have more listen to BBC, and you will know why they need to distract from the real thing now. 😉 xx
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 22:55:28
😫
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 09:43:29
😉
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 17:41:07
Everything crossed for you, Ritu! Try and have a stupendous Christmas and a healthy, lucky New Year. (Pat yourself on the back for being such a good teacher!) Cheers! Joy xx
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 17:43:40
Thank you, Joy! Wishing you the same, too 💜💜🤣
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 15:43:26
Although it is stressful for the teachers and staff, Osfed inspections surely are a good thing to keep the standards up.
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 16:04:41
They are, if conducted in a supportive manner, which, right now doesn’t seem to be happening, Robbie, in many cases..
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 08:14:54
Ah, understood. The education system in the UK seems to be struggling a bit right now. I am sure this is a world wide phenomena with all the pandemic issues.
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 08:16:23
It definitely hasn’t helped!
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 15:35:40
As long as you are prepared as best as possible. Try to enjoy the innocence of the kids and their excitement..that Christmas break will arrive soon🙏🏽💜
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 15:40:15
Will do, Brother 🙏🏼💜
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 16:15:28
💜💜💜
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 10:20:12
You know, at least you have more time to get prepared (or prepare the kids…) and it is not squeezed into an already packed time. So, you all may be more relaxed and that also will take the pressure and lead to good results. However, enjoy the moment😘
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 10:26:10
Fingers crossed, Sis!
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 10:46:05
💖🤞💖
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 10:16:08
These days, all it takes is asking me a question!
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 10:25:45
Oh, bless you!
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Dec 13, 2021 @ 08:15:02
Thanks for the blessing, Ritu…
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 09:27:43
Phew, that was good news. The secondary school that my three go to was Ofsteded the week before last. I did feel for the teachers, imagining a few late meetings while they got everything in order. Hopefully it went well, still waiting for the results! It’s a tense time indeed.
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 09:29:02
It’s horrible, honestly!!!
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 09:09:46
What a relief, Ritu! My own personal demon is the letter from the tax accountant saying the year’s tax records are due… and the realisation that I only know where half of them are… doubly shriek. 😎
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 09:28:34
You’re the second person to cite the tax man!
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 07:18:58
A letter from the IRS saying you are going to be audited. Lol
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Dec 12, 2021 @ 08:49:38
Oh, goodness, no, lol! 😱
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