AnonyMouse_705 Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 Hi Can't quite believe it but have just picked up a new laptop and printer provided by our local Surestart. It's used under contract for 3 years then becomes the property of the setting. Aimed at the business side of things, which is why I got to pick it up cos I do the admin, but also to be used by staff for planning and working with children. Just trying it out and naturally had to check that I could access the forum, phew. So if your local Surestart write to your setting to offer you a laptop if you complete a lengthy questionnaire, do fill in the form you might be one of the lucky ones. We were also give a flashcard data disk thing with Surestart on it, containing lots of information and useful for storing/backing up data. So if you're in Dorset contact Surestart to ask for one as they are available to everyone (unlike the laptops which I believe have all been allocated). Deb
Guest Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 Ooooohh! Lucky you Deb! I am very jealous! Where I am, we have no computer facilities at all, meaning that unless I take everything home with me, which, with a buggy and a frustrated two year old, is a mission, everything else has to be done by hand. Sorry to hijack this slightly, but I was wondering... I've heard that some Surestart areas dish out laptops to adults undertaking the foundation degree. Is this right? If so, how does one go about signing up? Well done Deb, on your laptop!!
Guest Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 Sorry to hijack also, but Clare I have just spoken to the Uni where I am going and they told me that when I start the course in Septmeber I will be issued with a laptop!! I think we have to wait but we don't have to do anything about it until then.
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 i got a laptop for my FD course from surestart, good eh. enjoy it
Guest Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 Just want to say congratulations Deb- I'm really pleased for you
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