All Early Years settings & Childminders: General Issues
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Toy And Book Library In Pre-school
by Guest LucyQ- 7 replies
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Hi there We are going to set up a book library and encourage the children to take a book home to share with their families. We are going to get the older children to "run" it with lots of help of course!! If this is a success we might look into lending out our toys/equipment too. Does anyone else do this and have they found it a success?
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Pre Schools In Schools
by Guest- 7 replies
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Hi everyone, Is there anyone who has a pre school in a county council school, but not attatched to the school. Got a problem. Been on an upper school site since 1981(me for 3yrs). We were given our own annexe building in 2000 and raised £12000 to re furb. We had a lettings agreement with the school and paid a mnthly rent. Now been told by County Council that we have to have a lease and have to pay £700 plus vat leagal costs and £250 plus vat surveying costs. We are not allowed to use the funding money and our fees only raise about £200 per term and that goes on wages. My DW is on the case but isn't holding out much hope for a loophole and dropped the added bombshell t…
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I was speaking to one of my mum's yesterday about her child (3 1/2). She was diagnosed with 'lazy eye' when she was 2 and she has been wearing glasses for some time. I was also aware of the fact that she had to wear a patch over her good eye in the afternoons. As a bit of background I need to say that I have had slight concerns about this child. She really doesn't mix well with the other children and can often seem very withdrawn, although she is animated enough if you spend any time with her 1:1. However, I am also aware that the mother doesn't mix at all with any others and apart from going to a toddler group once a week her daughter has never really mixed with …
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Help With Elc's
by Guest- 6 replies
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Hi I was just wondering if anyone has spent any of the E-Learning Credits yet? Some time last year we were awarded £243, but as yet have not spent any of it. It is not just a case of buying the software and using it! You have to pay for the licence and that depends on how many children you have. It's rather confusing. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I think we are now due for a second lot of funding and havent spent the first lot yet! Thanks
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Double Post Sorry, Please Ignore
by Guest- 0 replies
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Sorry double post somehow
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Stupid Question 1 2
by Guest- 31 replies
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I was informed by my previous supervisor that the Foundation Stage Curriculum covers from 3 years of age to the end of reception. However another supervisor from another setting has informed me otherwise. Confused now Can some kind person reply to this I'd be grateful. angie
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Moving To N. Ireland
by Guest- 9 replies
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After school year is finished I am moving to N. Ireland. Is my NVQ accepted same in there like in England? I am a bit scared from new enviroment. Been here in Germany 4 years! Is it curiculum same? Does anybody know can I claim childcare tax credit from there? How is for finding job?
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Baffled By Buggies!
by Guest- 15 replies
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Wanted to know your views on children coming to the nursery class in their buggy. Some of the children have turned 4 and are still coming in a buggy. How can I politely word / ask parents to allow their child the freedom to walk to nursery?!! What are your views? Anyone know of any articles that i could perhaps display for parents. HELP NEEDED
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Inappropriate Behaviour....
by Guest- 13 replies
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I need some advise.....In my FS unit there are 3 children whose behaviour is inappropriate! 1 is a new nursery child and the other 2 are reception children. They are not friends with each other and so do not work as a gang. All 3 are violent children that do not think about their actions. They throw stones, hit, push, trip other children, nothing unusal but still a problem. As a team we constantly talk to them about their behaviour, talk to their parents and talk to each other. However their behaviour continues the same. They will usually have 2 or more time outs a day. I am very concerned about their behaviour. But I now have other parents complaining about th…
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Job Titles
by Guest- 1 reply
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Could someone point me in the direction of a recent discussion on role titles. We are changing titles and could do with some inspiration!!
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