Men In Childcare

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   If You're A Man In Childcare

   August 17, 2011 by AnonyMouse_8466

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   I just noticed on Twitter that Woman's Hour is looking for men who work in childcare (or indeed to parents whose children attend childcare provision where there are male practitioners). No more information than that, but if you have a point of view it might be worth contacting the production team. The link to the 'Contact Us' page is here. Or if you're on twitter and don't follow them, their username is BBCWomansHour.

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, August 23, 2011
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   Sarah Teather Men In Early Years 1 2

   June 15, 2011 by Guest

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   I have just read the article in Nursery World 14-27 June 2011 regarding the EYPS. At the National Day Nursery Association’s Annual Conference, Ms Sarah Teather, who is the Early Years Minister said “the status (EYPS) could be raised if a few more men were involved”. Do others find this remark offensive and insulting to the women who work in the Early Years profession. Saying that the profession is need of more men on board so that the women in their jobs can get the pay, conditions and status that they deserve!!! I have been a inner city preschool Leader and SENCO for 8 years now, I have no pension, no sick pay, I am on minimum wage, no overtime or big BONUS…

   

   Last reply by Guest, July 9, 2011
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   Tuff Spot

   March 7, 2011 by Guest

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   hi anyone got any photos of what they put in there tuff spot thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 7, 2011
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   Where Are The Men?

   August 18, 2010 by AnonyMouse_19389

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   Hi, Im new to threading and not sure if Im doing it right... But... I am about to start my 3rd year BA Childhood Studies (Early Years) and the dreaded dissertation! I would like to research the experiences of the male early childhood carer and need some men who work in this role to maybe offer up their experiences. I would like to know what influenced you to choose a career in childcare, what role and qualifications you have and how long you have been doing it? Also if poss. your experiences from peers, family, colleauges, parents and the children themselves. If there are any women practitioners who have an opinion on the male ECC, I would love to hear your per…

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 22, 2010
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   We've Got 2 Men In Our Unit - Is That Some Kind Of Record?

   January 4, 2010 by AnonyMouse_19683

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   We've got 2 men in our Unit - is there anywhere else that is similar?

   

   Last reply by SueFinanceManager, September 21, 2010
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   Dissertation

   June 16, 2010 by Guest

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   [/size Hello, I am currently trying to decide what to focus on for my dissertation. I am writing it around Early Years and i am interested in Play and the transitition between the EYFS and Reception, however i am not quite sure how to incorporate this into a dissertation question that i could answer. I am also interested in the gender stereotypes and the lack of male practitioners in the Early years settings however i have found very little information on this topic and although it interests me i feel it may be hard to research. I am wondering if anyone here has any suggestions or think either of those are good ideas to follow? Thank You Natalie

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_27928, September 20, 2010
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   'the Lack Of Men In The Sector

   November 26, 2009 by Guest deborahnixon

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   can any one help??????????? I am researching why there are a lack of males in the early years sector. unsure where know where to start . need to look at the reasons why is it inculsive. Hope this makes sense to anyone reading

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2418, August 8, 2010
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   Male Volunteers.

   October 2, 2009 by Guest MaryEMac

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   Just wanted to run this by you all. I have been approached by a couple who are going through the adoption process and it was suggested to them that as they have had no regular contact with young children, they should ask about volunteering with us. I thought that it was a brilliant idea as did all the staff. They both paid a visit today to have a chat and to spend some time to see if they would like to do this and also to pick up the CRB forms. The response by the children was very encouraging and they all asked when the man was coming again. I will be informing our chairman obviously but what do you all think about how to inform the parents? Do I send a note home in ev…

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 29, 2010
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   More About Getting Men Involved

   October 10, 2009 by AnonyMouse_15046

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   I found this article quite interesting http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/200...s-more-involved

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 29, 2010
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    Lack Of Men In Early Years And Primary Education?

    March 16, 2010 by Guest

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    Hi all, another forgot to mention that early years is also incorporated in my research hypothesis.... forfog to inlude the following - Do you think there are a lack of male in the Early Years and Primary sector? If so, why do you think there are so few men? Thank you

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 29, 2010