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R. Thornton · Reaching Full Speed Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 99

On the last day of any inspection the lead Inspector always gives verbal feedback to the head, senior staff and governors, Katie. That is all that has happened here - and Mr Turner has in fact informed parents with a letter, albeit with his own spin, so there can be no complaints on that score.
Like you I will wait for the full report, but Mr Turner etc will be highly relieved.

It is very, very doubtful that the school would ever have been closed. It would first have had to be classified as 'failing' with a certain amount of time given to the head and governors to bring about changes. Sometimes as much as a year. This is obviously why the authority has put so much time, money and staffing into the school to prevent it from dropping into that category.

Much of what happens with Ofsted is political or provides evidence to fulfil other agendas. In failing Primary schools round the country this might be supporting closure because of falling rolls in an area, or a desire to amalgamate schools. Many school closures in the secondary sector recently have seen schools closed and reopened with new management as 'academies'. Surprise, surprise - this is what the current government want to see more of.

An Ofsted inspection - as I keep repeating - is not always what it seems.

savemarton · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject:

It is no wonder that the school is no longer classed as underachieving. The reason that it went into this category in the first place was because it was set up for this to happen. When OFSTED inspectors visited lessons were changed and particular teachers were targetted. And submitted paperwork by the school was 'dodgy' to say the least.

E. Maltby · Mildly Opinionated Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 17

Well put !!!
This was the basis of my complaint to Ofsted about the first team as soon as the findings were made public. There was a whole load of questionable items which that team swallowed whole - fed by the head with the support (in school !!) of Mr Lund which was geared to a separate agenda and which has been well documented on this forum since. (see my earlier posts).
Because RM was removed from Ofsted's list as one of their providers I have never received answers to questions put.
As Mr Thornton said, there is much much, more about the politics of an Ofsted inspection than what ordinary people think.

Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject: CONTROL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello all,

I find it encouraging that we get people like A.RUNTER, from emmerdale! Any resistence or stab at humour is just that,a stab at humour!.

I had an interesting occurance yesturday when picking up my boys from afterschool club. Dan the ptfa treasurer(also a govenor!) saw fit to behave like a bouncer,admitably I was not exactly complying with all the rules and regs. Thee thornley person attempted to further undermine my authority with my own child. As I am quite a forth right person I found this an interesting little example of school ethos-CONTROL!!!!!!!

Some weeks ago I had a meeting with the coupe person and the thornley person,reguarding the lack of support we as a family were recieving on the days I attend college. I arrive at school on the last minute and do not feel it helpful that PE bags ,reading books hats scarfs ect are missing. Is it too much to ask someone in this excessivly controling enviroment to give a monkeys about this.Quite frankly the meeting was a farce the very next night thornley blantantly made my year 4 son leave his reading book even though when she asked him was that everything ,he spoke up about not having his reading book. May I also point out that she is also the teaching assistant in his class. Does this strike you as a friendly enviroment? How does my son feelabout experiencing such a blatant snub?

To me its likehaving an hygenic enviroment then the cleaner picks her nose. There are good things happening but why oh why would anyone who has the children and schools best interests at heart do somthing on purpose like this.On speaking to coupe she also back tracked from the meeting and said that prompting would only be given for a few weeks,not at all mentioned in the meeting.

So, when I meet with the coupe person I will have a witness of my own choice and possibly recording equipment as this lady cannot be trusted. I have a theory if I cant trust a person with a penny then I am not going to feel assured about them with ,say apound!

There is no mental or emotional breathing space in Marton the disiplin exeeds all other requirments for a balanced child,in my opinion!
Giselle
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martonaunt · Fledgling Poster Joined: 31 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

Giselle you really should spend less time ranting on about Marton School and spend more time checking your spellings!

Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:58 pm Post subject:

Hello Aunty,

I wondered who would be the first jobsworth to comment about my terrible spelling.I wholeheartedly admit to it. The point is that you understood what I was saying. Another point I am making by not spell checking my words is that I dont seek perfection. My lack of English is not stopping me having my say here or in school. This perhaps would bother you? My ranting about Marton is more affective than my spelling mistakes. Your suggestion is heard and equaly ignored but thankyou for the attention. Giselle
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mary · Reaching Full Speed Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 81

Martonaunt, I'm sure if you look back through this forum you will find numerous posts from members with spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors. We all have different strengths and weaknesses, and the ability to spell correctly does not make you superior to somebody who has to work at it. Giselle has made some valid points and expressed her views about Marton School with passion. To criticise her spelling is unfair and unnecessary, and in doing so you have shown yourself up, rather than Giselle.

Martonaunt, you should spend less time criticising someone else and more time checking the evidence, abundant on this forum, about what is going on at Marton School. Then perhaps you could make some pertinent and valid points.
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Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:27 pm Post subject:

Mary,

Thankyou for your comments. My whole issue with the school is that they are seeking perfection. Both in the staff and children. There is an undercurrent of pressure all the time,masked by polite comments and chesire cat smiles.

My 4yr old is battered with the undercurrent. He is spirited inteligent and very sensitive. I personaly do not encourage him to push himself to achieve against all odds.If he chooses to then thats a different thing.

My child sat in his own pooh for a long time on a daily basis the first 6 weeks. I had to soak the dried on pooh off him ,wash his whole uniform each night because the smell was on the lot.....YET!!!!!! no-one in the reception enviroment could smell it!!!!!He is singled out as a nusience and was ignored. I could smell it instantly as he came out from school.It was hell, I knew then he wasnt in a goodspace.

You might ask why he is still there? If anything further happens I will personaly take legal action. The high level of bootlicking going on recently would indicate they know I am no pussy cat. I have nicknamed the school "Brigadoon". A fantasy place far away from reality.Whenever any child behaves in a reality space they are quickly encouraged to do it the Marton way or no way. Its like a boot camp,high critisism low warmth.

Hitler tried to create a super race and look what happened to him....food for thought! Giselle

ps Does any one know how to spell NETHATISM!!!!!!!!!!
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JACKIE · Mildly Opinionated Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 26

Gisselle, I think you may find that certain posters on this site are trying to make you react to them by criticising you.
This is all part of their plan to try and make you look like a trouble maker. Staff at the school have been told by the head to record anything you say or do for evidence at a later time. This has been done before to other parents and staff.
Don't be surprised if the Headteacher takes action soon. Anyone who questions is removed and threatened with the police or legal action.
I do hope you continue to contribute to the forum and do not feel threatened by some people's tactics.
By the way anybody who is critical of your spelling, needs only to read last Friday's newsletter from the Headteacher. It was littered with punctuation and gramatical errors. Many of our Governors also face difficulties with Literacy skills.
Take no notice of them, they are only trying to make you react for their own gain.

Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject:

Jackie,

Thankyou for your input.It would take more than a couple of silly muppets to stop me speaking up at school and this forum. The lead inspector was interested in many points I raised as they had been highlighted by others.This is a classic shoot the messenger situation.

Giselle
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