sam2368 Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 Hi everyone, I know some of you are quite anti-committee, and for very good reasons, but mine is fab and I'm trying to find support networks for them. Does anyone know of a forum for committees? Sam Quote
Guest Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 I don't know of anything but I would be interested as my committee are quite good too actually. I know locally there was some talk a few years back of support networks for them and training too, but that was under a different regime and he has gone now. No-one at the LA seems to have rated him but that was just one of many things he did I thought was great. I will follow this thread to see if anyone else comes along with any ideas. Quote
Beau Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 There have been a couple of chairs that use this forum. Can yours not get a membership through your LA too? Quote
Guest Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 Hi, I'm a chair, I just emailed our early years advisor and she gave me the log in codes. Maybe we could have a thread on here to moan about our settings (only joking ) Glad to hear that your committee is good. Sue. Quote
Beau Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 Hi, I'm a chair, I just emailed our early years advisor and she gave me the log in codes.Maybe we could have a thread on here to moan about our settings (only joking ) Glad to hear that your committee is good. Sue. It would certainly redress the balance! I am sure there are a great many committee members out there who are struggling to do their best and would find a membership here very useful. If you have no background in education, and it is your first foray into committees, then the task you are presented with is enormously daunting. I am sure it would be a great relief to have somewhere to go to get valid and up to date advice and information (and yes, even to have a moan at times!) Quote
Rea Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 Maybe we could have a dedicated area for committee members. Bounce ideas off each other, find out information, be familiar with their roles/responsibilities, especially for those new to committees. Quote
sam2368 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Posted May 13, 2009 Maybe we could have a dedicated area for committee members. Bounce ideas off each other, find out information, be familiar with their roles/responsibilities, especially for those new to committees. This is what I was thinking, but then I thought it may put some staff members off coming on here to sound off. Is this their sanctuary??? It may be that they would want to come and ask things they don't want their staff to see, although there's the option of anonymity isn't there. Sam Quote
Steve Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 I'd be happy to set up a committee forum area if it's useful! I can't remember the name of a new member who posted over the last few months who was a (male) chair of a committee, and at the time I thought it would be a good idea to establish a sanctuary. Does anyone else remember the conversation? Quote
sam2368 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks Steve - that'd be great. I'm in contact with a number of groups in my area so can spread the word. Sam Quote
lynned55 Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 Dont forget your PSLA can be a great source of support. I have to admit to being one of those who have moaned about committees at times however i am also o member of our local PSLA committee. Quote
sam2368 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Posted May 13, 2009 mmm, our PLA used to be very supportive but since they became more of a part of care & ed their support isn't as good. Quote
sam2368 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Posted May 19, 2009 Hi Steve, Please can you give me an idea of when the forum will be set up? My committee are very keen to start exchanging ideas! Sam Quote
Steve Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 Hi Sam - I'm sorry, I didn't realise you needed it soon. I'll have it available by lunchtime tomorrow. While it's not strictly speaking a setting I thought I'd put it in the 'Other Setting discussions' category? Quote
Beau Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 I'll be there! Dodging the tomatoes and insults as you run through the rest of the forum? Joking aside, any committee members who are interested enough to come to an online forum such as this are worth their weight in gold. Quote
sam2368 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Posted May 19, 2009 Dodging the tomatoes and insults as you run through the rest of the forum? Joking aside, any committee members who are interested enough to come to an online forum such as this are worth their weight in gold. I couldn't agree more! My committee are certainly worth their weight in gold! Thanks so much Steve. I'll email my committee now - prepare for an influx! Sam Quote
HappyMaz Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 Maybe we could have a thread on here to moan about our settings (only joking ) As Beau says, it would redress the balance somewhat. I'm sure committees have their gripes - they are unqualified yet are expected to learn the ins and outs of running an early years setting and many of them do a lot of work for no money and little recognition. I wonder how many committee members would admit to finding the staff a little intimidating since we are the ones with the knowledge and the training? I would certainly be interested to hear from committee members themselves about the kinds of problems they face and the sort of support they need! Maz Quote
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