Rea Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The minister is sorry I was upset by her remarks and she's sorry my colleagues have been left feeling deflated by official replies from the Department. I've attached the letter, its in two parts. scan0001.pdf scan0002.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 How interesting. And how remarkably similar to the email I received (except for the Minister's apology) and how similar to those received by members of the EYPSf to their letters to Ms Teather. So are you reassured, Rea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 I think it sounds like the usual empty, twaddle ministers are used to using. Wouldn't it have been wonderful if she'd said... 'I'd love to meet the people I've upset, I'd love to speak to normal people who still work out of church halls, who can only afford to pay the staff for some of the hours they actually work, excellent staff who, despite continued meddling within the sector continue giving their all to ensure all the rules and regulations are met. I'd like to meet the the staff and committee members who know with each new sound bite out of Westminster, they could be saying goodbye to their church hall, scout hut or spare room because they haven't got enough toilets or an outdoor area. And those staff who despite all this continue training for the good of the children, knowing full well their pay will never reflect the commitment'. Now that would have been a date for the dairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 It would have been wonderful to hear her say that and brilliantly put Rea BUT That would mean her having a basic understanding of life in the real world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 It would have been wonderful to hear her say that and brilliantly put Rea BUT That would mean her having a basic understanding of life in the real world Heaven forbid!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 With every step the government seems more out of touch. Who is advising them? Are they listening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thats such a sad question to have to ask Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Write back and say you are not satisfied with that response and say why. These are the people who quote EPPE then give us the new framwork which I have now scoured for meaning and can only find rhetoric and soundbites. Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I have now scoured for meaning and can only find rhetoric and soundbites. Cx I'm so pleased I'm not alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Nope - we're as cynical as each other on this one Marion!! Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Write back and say you are not satisfied with that response and say why. These are the people who quote EPPE then give us the new framwork which I have now scoured for meaning and can only find rhetoric and soundbites. Cx Yes, I think a response is necessary, especially since I've re-read the original thread about Ms Teather's comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 My draft letter, which I might hand to him in two weeks time at his surgery. Any comments welcome steve_mccabe.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I feel that pushing children who are not ready to 'form letters and hold a pencil' will simply worsen the current situation, like forcing a square peg into a round hole. Why can't the government take a leaf out of the book of European countries and delay fformal education until children are 7, when children are ready and with no detriment to their longer term knowledge or level of qualification. With the recent riots I believe the government has to take a radical step to change the environment in which children grow up to give them a sporting chance so that they are not set up to fail at such a young age. I doubt whether the government has the knowledge or the courage to take such a step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Good letter - no apostrophe in fees though!! Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmileyPR Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 My draft letter, which I might hand to him in two weeks time at his surgery. Any comments welcome WOW, Rea ! Your letter should be published in the newspapers!!! Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks Catma I'll hand it to him at the surgery I think. My son met him at the Houses of Parliament and said he was an ok bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Go Rea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 What a brilliant, passionate, professional letter! Will copy this and take to show everyone at work to show how others are trying to make a change, and we could join them! May be motivated to write to our own MP to give support to the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) I think everyone should write their MP, they have a duty to look after their constituents. Mine's Labour so rather cynically I think he's probably loving this One of my favorite programme's is Question Time, I just love seeing polititians come up against the public. Edited September 4, 2011 by Rea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Mine's Labour too, so, as you say, loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 "Why can't the government take a leaf out of the book of European countries and delay formal education until children are 7, when children are ready and with no detriment to their longer term knowledge or level of qualification." it seems that the new plan is to formalise education earlier with the introduction of the new role of early years teachers. whilst I much appreciate the increase in professional status, even a brief glimpse into Europe would tell us that we should be delaying formalisation. where is the advice coming from? are any of the people making these decisions even for a day worked in an early years setting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 ...quango's?!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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