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Just hearing that plans are afoot to scrap sats for the 7 year olds, and to change it to on-entry assessments for children starting reception.? Discuss..
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I am feeling very sad tonight. We have made the decision today to have our gorgeous dog put to sleep on Saturday. He has been such an integral part of our lives for the last 9 years it's going to be very tough not to have him around. Am trying hard to remember what a happy life he has had and that we are doing the kindest thing.
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Did you remember to put your clocks forward? there's always one clock you missed isn't there? (Ok just me then?). Ours is usually the cooker. This is one of my fav times of year. Such a gorgeous day here yesterday I was finally able to scrub the greenhouse ready for planting. I'm quite late getting started this year. my poor pond developed a leak last year so we are frogspawn-less this year...A sound and sight I love in early spring.
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I was musing on the notion that people still think there are things they must do because that's what Ofsted want. Why do fads happen in education - where the mud kitchen or sensory space become this years "must have" without which all children will be unable to develop or learn? I then found myself wondering after so many years in education (33 in September) how it is that we are so often resold things that were once good old fashioned evidence based practice but we have forgotten about. Why do we need the packaging and "I must do it like this" to feel confident about our practice? How is it that we are often so keen to leap on the nearest current "thing" without really …
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What a fantastic total already raised through the amazon link! I must admit I have ordered through here several times, it is so easy. So keep ordering ::1a ::1a
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From September our opening hours will be 9 - 12:45 I hadn't anticipated that children would need lunch within that time, however one parent has said that her little girl needs to eat at 12 noon Sorry should have said that, of course, snack will be provided as usual I'm happy to go along with children bringing a packed lunch but would dearly like to know thoughts from other practitioners please
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I'm not one to complain (much!) but I seem to have been 49 for a long time. (Postings, not age unfortunately) What's going on? Has the abacus broken?
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Hope you have a great day my little black and white furry friend! :1b
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At great personal sacrifice (to my waistline!) I am pleased to announce that I've just finished the last of the Christmas chocolate. ::1a
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Just heard that our LA will not be subscribing to this wonderful forum of like minded people this year. But your not getting rid of me that easily. A sign of the times I suppose with all the cuts being made. Have a great day everyone.
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