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Non-Wargaming Discussion => Chat & News => Topic started by: getagrip on 27 March 2015, 05:55:31 PM

Title: OFSTED redux
Post by: getagrip on 27 March 2015, 05:55:31 PM
Hi all,

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned we had the Blue Meanies in.

I am pleased to tell you we have now received a rating of outstanding in all five categories!

For those not in the teaching game this is a pretty big dear and I am "well chuffed"!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: fsn on 27 March 2015, 06:00:55 PM
Well done your school!

:D
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: getagrip on 27 March 2015, 06:01:23 PM
Quote from: fsn on 27 March 2015, 06:00:55 PM
Well done your school!

:D

Cheers mate; we are stoked! ;)
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: Maenoferren on 27 March 2015, 06:02:25 PM
Being a teacher myself...mega well done.... And now....relax :)
Remember there is only one F in Ofsted....... :D
We forgot to take that sign down in the school office  :-[
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 27 March 2015, 06:36:43 PM
Brilliant news.
Well done all.
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: getagrip on 27 March 2015, 06:40:58 PM
Quote from: Maenoferren on 27 March 2015, 06:02:25 PM
Being a teacher myself...mega well done.... And now....relax :)
Remember there is only one F in Ofsted....... :D
We forgot to take that sign down in the school office  :-[

;D

Thanks Maeno ;)

Quote from: mad lemmey on 27 March 2015, 06:36:43 PM
Brilliant news.
Well done all.


Cheers Will :)
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: Steve J on 27 March 2015, 06:54:45 PM
Well done!
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: getagrip on 27 March 2015, 07:22:40 PM
Quote from: Steve J on 27 March 2015, 06:54:45 PM
Well done!

Thanks Steve. :)

Thing is, now the buggers have gone, I'm teaching better!

Too much stupid stuff for the nosey b@$t@rds! >:(

Help the schools who need help and stop wasting taxpayers money inspecting schools like ours; the data says it all!
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: paulr on 28 March 2015, 12:03:43 AM
Well done that man  =D> =D> =D>

And well said =D>
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: getagrip on 28 March 2015, 12:15:57 AM
Quote from: paulr on 28 March 2015, 12:03:43 AM
Well done that man  =D> =D> =D>


Thanks, and my team.

Cracking bunch of staff; top drawer! :)
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: toxicpixie on 28 March 2015, 01:07:22 AM
Blimey, well done :D

I didn't think they were allowed to do that :D
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: getagrip on 28 March 2015, 01:14:01 AM
Quote from: toxicpixie on 28 March 2015, 01:07:22 AM
Blimey, well done :D

I didn't think they were allowed to do that :D

Cheers mate  ;)

Only 8% of schools have grade 1 in all 5 categories!

I actually don't care what they say but, unfortunately, we're judged on it by the public.

Our school deserves it though; we are in a little village just outside Tamworth, very working class and yet manage to attract 1500 students and our results match those of leafy suburbs in Surrey!

HELL YEAH!!! :D
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 28 March 2015, 09:32:32 AM
 8)
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: fsn on 28 March 2015, 09:35:43 AM
Quote from: getagrip on 28 March 2015, 01:14:01 AM
Only 8% of schools have grade 1 in all 5 categories!

I think the other 94% let themselves down in maths.
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: Fenton on 28 March 2015, 09:37:34 AM
Do you get marked down for calling it math?

And if not , why not?
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: Westmarcher on 28 March 2015, 10:53:50 AM
I was wondering why you had been in hiding in the last few days, Grip.

Did your Head Teacher tell you do that?


Seriously, very well done to you and your colleagues!
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: getagrip on 28 March 2015, 11:00:12 AM
Quote from: Westmarcher on 28 March 2015, 10:53:50 AM
I was wondering why you had been in hiding in the last few days, Grip.

Did your Head Teacher tell you do that?


Seriously, very well done to you and your colleagues!

;D ;D ;D

Actually,  this was a couple of weeks ago but we're only allowed to release the results when they've been ratified  ;)

Thanks to all for your kind words  :)
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: Leman on 28 March 2015, 02:24:04 PM
As we all know, 'outstanding' this year will mean 'ok' next year, and 'total rubbish, sack everyone and demolish the school' in three years time. OFMGPIE - the Office for moving Goal Posts in Education. Also, all the backslapping means the poor bastards down the road are now put under totally unnecessary undue pressure to do even better or be lambasted in the media for doing exactly the same job. OFSTED! Shooting's too bloody good for them.
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: getagrip on 28 March 2015, 02:57:38 PM
Quote from: Leman on 28 March 2015, 02:24:04 PM
As we all know, 'outstanding' this year will mean 'ok' next year, and 'total rubbish, sack everyone and demolish the school' in three years time. OFMGPIE - the Office for moving Goal Posts in Education. Also, all the backslapping means the poor bastards down the road are now put under totally unnecessary undue pressure to do even better or be lambasted in the media for doing exactly the same job. OFSTED! Shooting's too bloody good for them.

Couldn't agree more! ;)
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: fsn on 28 March 2015, 03:12:34 PM
On unrelated matters. I bought some duff dice today.

Instead of numbers they had "Oustanding", "Good", "Good", "Requires improvement", "Requires Improvement", "Inadequate".

Think they used to belong to someone in the school inspection line.
Title: Re: OFSTED redux
Post by: getagrip on 28 March 2015, 03:14:22 PM
Quote from: fsn on 28 March 2015, 03:12:34 PM
On unrelated matters. I bought some duff dice today.

Instead of numbers they had "Oustanding", "Good", "Good", "Requires improvement", "Requires Improvement", "Inadequate".

Think they used to belong to someone in the school inspection line.

;D ;D ;D

Nope, they're far too balanced :D