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   After School Club

   September 15, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi everyone, I work in a primary school and we have started to think about breakfast clubs and after school clubs. I'm thinking about running the after school one, but can't think what to do. It will be everyday for 2 hours. Any ideas welcome please??? Thanks Rachel

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 17, 2009
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   Next Steps Book

   February 10, 2009 by AnonyMouse_13453

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   If anyone is interested, here's a link to the latest document Next Steps to Early Learning and Childcare Next Steps "The 10-Year Childcare Strategy in 2004 set out the Government’s plans to make early learning and childcare in this country truly world class. It included an ambitious policy programme which was motivated by a wish to see every child develop to their full potential, help parents to work and allow them to make informed choices about their children’s care and family life. This document updates and builds on the 10-Year Strategy. It shows the progress that has been made since 2004, and sets out new steps to address the challenges ahead. Alongside the rece…

   

   Last reply by Helen, February 11, 2009
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   Training Resources

   February 5, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi. Can anyone help me? I am trying to find out about purchasing training packages of short courses. Someone has told me that PLA have some. Does anyone know what they are like?

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 6, 2009
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   Sonic Cat Scarers

   January 27, 2009 by AnonyMouse_14680

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   I really need to get rid of cats in my FS/YR1 garden, They have 'poohd' in the sand AND on top of the cover and I am desperate to give my children access to their sand pit as soon as possible. I have been asked to find prices for cat scarers but Iwas wondering if anyone could recommend a really effective one? I hope that I've posted this in the correct place , Thanks in advance , Kazz

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2127, February 3, 2009
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   Help Needed Please!

   February 3, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi all, Just wondered whether anyone knows of a resource/book/website that suggests ideas for child initiated activities for the 6 areas of learning? At the end of every day, we always ask the children what their interest are and feed this into our planning of child choice activities but I am wanting to supplement their ideas with some new and exciting ones!! Can anyone help? I am sure if someone published a resource bank with ideas for child-intiated learning across the 6 areas, they would make a fortune!!! I am a teacher in a foundation class if that makes any difference! Thanks everyone, Tink

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1195, February 3, 2009
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   Simple Music Games And Mark Making Ideas For 2 Year Olds

   January 28, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi, has anyone got any tried and tested ideas for simple marking making and or music and movement ideas for toddlers.? Hope I'm in the right area here? Thanks Sunshine

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1027, January 28, 2009
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   Send A Cow

   January 27, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi does anyone have a address for the 'send a cow information.' It is a growing sack and you can grow either veg or herbs in it. I'm sure I saw it on this side about two years ago!! Thanks a lot sunshine

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 28, 2009
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   Children's Society Report

   January 25, 2009 by Guest

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   Found this today which I thought some members might be interested in: The following link will take you to informaton about the publication of 'A Good Childhood', the landmark report written for The Children's Society, being launched on Wednesday 4 February 2009. A Good Childhood, published by Penguin, marks the completion of The Good Childhood® Inquiry, commissioned by The Children’s Society as the UK's first independent inquiry into what makes for a good childhood today. http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/all_abo...book/13353.html

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 25, 2009
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   Sustained Shared Thinking

   December 2, 2008 by Guest

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   How can I make sustained shared thinking viable (during focus activities) in class of thirty children if it's most effective on a 1:1 level? I can understand the thinking behind it and it makes absolute sense - I try to use it all of the time when I can but cant see how I can involve 24 children in their groups involved in sustained shared thinking with a scaffolding adult while i am with a focus group. Would it be better if the TA moved around the classroom scaffolding while I worked with my focus group? Any ideas? What do you do?

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1027, January 23, 2009
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    Setting Up As A Consultant

    January 17, 2009 by Guest

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    Hi, after many years as a advisor, comsultant, children's centre teacher and trainer, I have decided to go it alone and am thinking of setting myself up as a Early Years Consultant. It a big step for me and I was wondering if anyone on this site could give any advice. Is anyone in this position? I would love to know about how I can advertise amd also lots of other questions which I would like to share. Thanks Sunshine

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_11485, January 17, 2009