Guest Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I just thought that I would write and say that when my membership runs out on Thursday I wont be renewing. I've decided that despite being a member since 2003, my time on the FSF, at least for now, is over. I no longer teach in the FS, despite working with children who are developmentally in the EYFS and I just don't feel the forum is right for me anymore. The shift away from teachers to all the other settings and not working in mainstream means I have so little to say anymore. Just thought I'd say bye and thanks to all those who have supported me through happy and some very sad and difficult times both personally and at work. If anyone wants to keep in touch and doesn't have my email address do drop me a message before Thursday. Thanks, Nichola xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 What a shame! But there's always facebook! We'll miss you. Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Oh Nichola, how sad! I'll really miss your words of advice. I understand why you feel you need to move on - is there a similar forum for you for ongoing support? If not can Steve do you one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 That's so sad. I've always found your posts both interesting and informative. I'm sorry you are leaving, I'm sure you will be missed tremendously by everyone here. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chill Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 This is alway a sad time of year with lots of endings and beginnings both professionally and personally. Good luck Nichola with whatever comes next for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Nichola, I'll miss you, too. Thanks for the advice and wisdom you've shared! Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 oh nicola that is so sad ... i am so sorry- but totally understand (am thinking the same!!!!) do take care hun - as others have said your support and info have been invaluable. good luck for the future, take care.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Goodbye Nicola best wishes and lots of love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Take care Nichola. Im sorry that you feel you need to move on but will catch you in msn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 aaaaw we will miss you...you could always come back just for friendship....you would always be welcomed back...lots of love..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Your posts have always been a good informative read. Good Luck for the future. samfrostie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I'm so sorry that you wont be with us here any more Nichola, but understand why. You will be missed. I wish you all the best for the future. Jacquiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Sorry to hear you are not renewing your membership, your knowledge of special needs has been so useful to me in the past and so I'd like to say 'thank you' to you too. Having spent 20+ yrs in 'the business' I still can't resist reading up on what's going on even though I don't contribute to 'preschool' stuff since closing my setting in 2007. I'd like to ask you to reconsider, this is a great place to be even if 'work' is not the main focus. But as Chill says, this is a time of beginnings and endings, so I do understand your decision. Best wishes for the future, and hopefully you'll get a dose of severe withdrawal symptoms and come back some day soon. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Wow, thanks everyone, I never expected so many replies and certainly not so quickly. I've been thinking about this decision for some months now. I've felt less and less part of the forum over the last couple of years. I've been going through my old posts and looking at how my life and the forum has changed. I often feel my posts get lost and I know I certainly feel like I hardly ever see posts I can contribute to as I have no idea about things like EYPS and all the goings on. Who knows I may come back at some point but £20 when I'm trying to be good and save money just seems a lot for mostly social postings, who knows I may be wrong and be back by September. Thank you everyone, I'm rather hormonal at the mo and it has brought tears to my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Nichola, you don't need to know about EYFS, what's good is that YOU know about children. Can you not get an LEA subscription for free? Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mrs Tiggy Winkle Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Just wanted to add my best wishes and say thanks for all your informative posts and good luck for the future, and hurry back sometime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Sorry to hear that you are leaving Nicola, but I can appreciate where you are coming from. I have enjoyed reading your posts and wish you all the best in the future. And if you do change your mind, let us know, it will be good to virtually see you!! All the best Siobhain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 sad to see you go Nichola!!as I said in Chat such a shame!!you really gave me insight into what Special Education is like!!Join the FSF Forum if you are on Facebook! All the best Maria x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Hi Nich, Like others, I understand your reasons and will be sorry to see you leave the FSF. However, we'll still keep in touch through msn, won't we - there's a little matter of a certain show still 'hanging about', I believe??! Take care and all the very best for the future Sue xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 All good wishes Nichola Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmileyPR Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Oh, Nichola! What a sad notice Your posts were always very helpful and I will surely miss them, but I would like to keep in contact. I have had some children with special needs and your advice would be welcome. Take care and I wish you all the best. Hugs, SmileyPR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Goodbye from me too, but see you on Facebook! Enjoy your summer xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Totally understand why you are going and have not been so active myself lately due to much the same reasons. My LEA pay for me to be on so I have stayed but sometimes just a break away does you good. I a probably the only person in the world without a facebook account........mmmmm Good luck. I have enjoyed your posts. I am hormonal too lately really badly and had a horrible week last week to my manager having swine flu and the problems it caused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Good wishes, and sorry to see you go. You've given soon really useful advice in the past - and I love your 'socail postings' xxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Sorry to see you go - best wishes for the future. xx Hopefully you will reconsider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Hello Nichola, I can only echo what the others have said already, so sorry to see you leaving the forum but understand your decision to do so. Your contributions have been well valued by members here, as they have said. You have an experience in special schools that most of us don't and a number of people here have been supported by your advice. Take care and do keep in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Good luck Nichola - you will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Join the FSF Forum if you are on Facebook! i'm yet to find that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaryEMac Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Sorry you're going Nichola. Best wishes for everything that you do. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 i'm yet to find that here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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