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   Tuff Spot

   January 31, 2007 by Guest

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   I remember reading on here about a reflective insert for the tuff spot. I have searched the forum but cant find the link to the site to purchase one...can anyone remember? Thanks in advance Claire x p.s its going to be my leaving present for the children where i currently work

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 31, 2007
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   Teenage Lads And Dads

   January 29, 2007 by AnonyMouse_3139

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   I feel like I'm in the middle of a battle with absolutly no chance of being able to pacifie either side because they are both 'right'. They've had a row again today, shouting and bawling, so dad has taken away phone, computer use and isnt speaking. Sam is actually saying 'fine, if he wants to be like that...' I can see both sides, I know how infuriating they both can be and how stubborn and pig headed. I cant say to either one of them that they are in the wrong/right because then I'll be 'siding' with the other one. I really really wish one of them would be a grown up and back down enough for a conversation to start. Will it get better, all you who have teenage sons? C…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1027, January 30, 2007
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   Feeling Sad

   January 29, 2007 by Guest

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   My children found out that i will no longer be able to be in the room with them all the time as my manager job now requires me to be nupernumery. They were chatting about it amongst themselves when a little girl came up to me and said "will you still be here when i need a cuddle i dont want a new teacher i love you i want you to stay being our teacher". Needless to say i reassured the child that i will still be around whenever she needs me for anything and if she wants me to be in the room at any time to let me know i will always make sure im there and then had a secret cry in the staff room. I hope this is the right thing to do coming out of my room i really feel like …

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 29, 2007
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   Staffing In Pte-schools

   January 28, 2007 by Guest

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   We are a PLA run pre-school. I was wondering if anyone knows if it is ethical to ask a particular person if they would be interested in doing 'supply work' at the pre-school or do we have to advertise to make it official? We are a small group with four member of staff who have worked together for five years. We can usually cover for each other if need be but it would be good to have a 'back up person' in case of emergencies. I know of someone who might like to do this and it would be great to have them on board but don't want to get in trouble by doing the wrong thing! Thank you, Rose

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 29, 2007
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   A Music Website

   January 28, 2007 by Guest

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   I found this last week and have been singing all week with my class. It's been so lovely to get back to singing. It's funny how you do something for years then one day you look around and realise you haven't done it for months. It was like that with me and singing. Not anymore...take a look at www.nancymusic.com Incidently the site has nothing to do with me. I would hate you all to think that I was advertising in an underhand manner. Hope it gives you some enjoyment.

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_5677, January 29, 2007
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   I'm Going To Be A Grandma!

   January 21, 2007 by Guest

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   Nothing to do with education but I am over the moon with my daughter and son-in-law's news. My first grandchild and it brings back to me all the joy of hearing about my own pregnancy, especially when we had been told we would not be able to have children. The big decision now is should I be Granny or Grandma? Oh what a wonderful dilemma to have. I'm such a happy bunny and myb husband and I keep looking at each other and grinning inanely.

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 28, 2007
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   Thailand

   January 28, 2007 by Guest

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   Has anyone been to Thailand and if so can you give me your thoughts about it? I have never been but we are considering it for our honeymoon. Thanks!

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 28, 2007
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   Eyfs

   January 25, 2007 by Guest

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   Does anyone know if we are able to access a draft copy of the EYFS, my present setting as asked me to find out... Claire x

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_4544, January 28, 2007
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   This Could Be A Long One....

   January 18, 2007 by Guest

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   I shall set the scene: I am the manager of a day nursery with 3 rooms; I am not the owner, and the nursery is owned by a large company; When I started at the setting it was, to be perfectly honest - awful! It still has a long way to go, but it's tons and tons better than it was. I have put a lot of hard work, sweat and tears into it, and continue to do so; My line managers know this, and are continually thanking me; Another senior staff member is doing a uni course 1 day a week. She is allowed this day out of work, and still gets her full wages - which are huge. This was agreed before my time; She is not coping with all the work she needs to do for her cours…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1027, January 27, 2007
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    Eyps

    January 25, 2007 by Guest

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    Hi all i wonder can you help me i have a level 4 early childhood studies qualification and i have heard that sometimes level 4 is acceptable for the EYPS course, if you can prove youi have the relevent experience which i feel i have in my role in managing a nursery does anyone know if this is right really would be grateful for any info thanks x jojom x

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_1027, January 26, 2007