Cait Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I assume, but could be wrong, that there won’t be any furlough payments this time if you’ve not been told to close. I was totally shocked when he said that nurseries and early years would run as normal, and actually shouted at the TV - a thing I’ve never done before. Sent the poor dog flying off the sofa in alarm! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Hi Cait, nice to see you you, I’m thinking that if half our chn are off and we don’t get to claim their funding we will suffer a big loss, just yesterday we would be down close on £300 in lost funded hours 🤦♀️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 13 hours ago, Cait said: I assume, but could be wrong, that there won’t be any furlough payments this time if you’ve not been told to close. I was totally shocked when he said that nurseries and early years would run as normal, and actually shouted at the TV - a thing I’ve never done before. Sent the poor dog flying off the sofa in alarm! Well, I'm thinking we can claim furlough like another business? The pre-paid funding for the spring term might cause an issue... but I'd offer to pay it back at £5 a week 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 7 hours ago, Mouseketeer said: Hi Cait, nice to see you you, I’m thinking that if half our chn are off and we don’t get to claim their funding we will suffer a big loss, just yesterday we would be down close on £300 in lost funded hours 🤦♀️ We had four children today out of 22. (we have delayed our four new starters until now Feb though) I was certainly safe 😂. With cases around 1 in every 30 households- we are going for the 'childcare/baby sitting option'. We had a play area set up well away form staff and we just observed and interacted from a distance. If funding is paid, and we can keep to very low numbers I think we can make this work. No funding and we will close to all - including key workers! and put all staff on furlough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, louby loo said: We had four children today out of 22. (we have delayed our four new starters until now Feb though) I was certainly safe 😂. With cases around 1 in every 30 households- we are going for the 'childcare/baby sitting option'. We had a play area set up well away form staff and we just observed and interacted from a distance. If funding is paid, and we can keep to very low numbers I think we can make this work. No funding and we will close to all - including key workers! and put all staff on furlough. When do you have to submit your headcount and how do you complete yours - a question on ours would be 'is the child in attendance' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 minute ago, sunnyday said: When do you have to submit your headcount and how do you complete yours - a question on ours would be 'is the child in attendance' 21st for us. It's something like 'needs to be in attendance from that day'. We submit once per term, with the option to add late claims usually 3 weeks or so from the end of term. The wording on the emails people have received says as long as the child 'could' start if they wished with no restrictions placed on them. I really am hoping this is so. Staff have even said they would like to try offering some kind of online activities - which we will do if funded. We actually had real giggles today demonstrating our ideas to the rest of the team! (while 4 children played happily with the barbies and diggers) We were like a proper old fashioned playgroup 🤣😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Check out new thread 'Lockdown funding 2021' - sorry not sure how to link to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, sunnyday said: Check out new thread 'Lockdown funding 2021' - sorry not sure how to link to it Is it a woohoo. Or a boohoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, louby loo said: ) We were like a proper old fashioned playgroup 🤣😂 I remember those times 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, Mouseketeer said: I remember those times 🙈 It was actually the best day I've had for almost a year now! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 30 minutes ago, Panders said: Is it a woohoo. Or a boohoo Definitely a boohoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, sunnyday said: Definitely a boohoo Has Kent said they are defiantly not paying? I think in the very highest risk areas the LA's SHOULD HAVE NO OPTION BUT TO PAY! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Kent can be at odds sometimes, it is a Conservative council so would be backing Govt.. They may yet make a U turn, but we can only hope Edited January 6, 2021 by Panders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 47 minutes ago, louby loo said: Has Kent said they are defiantly not paying? I think in the very highest risk areas the LA's SHOULD HAVE NO OPTION BUT TO PAY! Have spoken to them today I don't think any firm decision yet - I'm not open anyway so I certainly don't expect funding, I wanted to know what to do as I should be completing my headcount in a couple of weeks - I won't be able to do that, I have already had a payment in advance, do they want that back now, can I submit my headcount after half-term if I am open then - sorry I'm not asking you (!) that's what I was asking them..... Having been in touch with parents I now know that I probably would have been to 3 or 4 children..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 45 minutes ago, Panders said: Kent can be at odds sometimes, it is a Conservative council so would be backing Govt.. They may yet make a U turn, but we can only hope You can say that again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 minute ago, sunnyday said: Having been in touch with parents I now know that I probably would have been to 3 or 4 children..... As I said earlier we had four today and I can honest say I feel we could cater for them safely (if in a bit of an old fashioned way- but they were very happily occupied all morning) Not sure if it was nerves/relief but we really had a positive day in such a dire situation 😷 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, louby loo said: As I said earlier we had four today and I can honest say I feel we could cater for them safely (if in a bit of an old fashioned way- but they were very happily occupied all morning) Not sure if it was nerves/relief but we really had a positive day in such a dire situation 😷 So pleased for you louby loo. Two of the children we have coming in are new and it will be the first time they have attended. I don’t think this is the best time for them to start as nothing is normal but what do I know, only been doing the job for 30 years. In fact I am aiming to try and become outside provision only, any one else thinking about this is an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Actually, it could be a perfect time to start, whilst your numbers are artificially lower and everyone is in the same boat of ‘strangeness’. It will ease them in gently, they’ll have established a core little group of children they feel secure with, so when numbers go up after half term, they shouldn’t be so anxious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-55567154 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 just popping this here, updated 7th Jan https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just leaving this here in the hope some silliness may make you smile! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Proper job Zigzag my lovely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Perfect Zigzag. Yesterday Iq received a surprise present of a box of ‘Kind cards for unkind days’. A collection of things to make you smile written and decorated by children. One of my favourites so far is “Imagine you’re driving the bat mobile” Take care all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 28 minutes ago, Froglet said: Perfect Zigzag. Yesterday Iq received a surprise present of a box of ‘Kind cards for unkind days’. A collection of things to make you smile written and decorated by children. One of my favourites so far is “Imagine you’re driving the bat mobile” Take care all. Pleased you checked in young Froglet - you know I worry if you don't That pressie sounds fabulous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Panders said: Proper job Zigzag my lovely Spoken like a native there Panders my ansome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I switched my alarm off this morning and slept till I woke - I so needed that! I have decided to swap my working days this weekend as I’m not sure my brain will function in any useful way today! I have lots of home jobs to do as well but to be honest apart from catching up on the washing up and taking the festive tree to be recycled I’m going to focus on crafting - I need a proper break today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Hope you relax and enjoy your day Froglet. X 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Has anyone seen Matt Hancock on sky news this morning? I was spitting nails, he is practically begging parents to keep even KW chn home from school if they can be looked after at home yet here we are open to all whether KC chn or not and many of mine in this week have a non working parent at home (and yes I know I shouldn’t judge them on why they are still sending them just because they can but I’m sorry I am, my KW parents are having a huge inner struggle to make that decision to send in or not yet I know these are not difficult chn, chn of non KW’s having to home work or chn who have siblings at home having to be home schooled, I just don’t get this when you weigh up the risks). The news presenter didn’t even question him on the situation in Early Years ....probably pre-warned not to go there 😡 😡 😡 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Mouseketeer said: Has anyone seen Matt Hancock on sky news this morning? I was spitting nails, he is practically begging parents to keep even KW chn home from school if they can be looked after at home yet here we are open to all whether KC chn or not and many of mine in this week have a non working parent at home (and yes I know I shouldn’t judge them on why they are still sending them just because they can but I’m sorry I am, my KW parents are having a huge inner struggle to make that decision to send in or not yet I know these are not difficult chn, chn of non KW’s having to home work or chn who have siblings at home having to be home schooled, I just don’t get this when you weigh up the risks). The news presenter didn’t even question him on the situation in Early Years ....probably pre-warned not to go there 😡 😡 😡 I saw him on Andrew Marr this morning, still insisting schools are safe and saying that schools and nurseries are open so that NHS staff can work. Has he even seen the key worker list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, zigzag said: I saw him on Andrew Marr this morning, still insisting schools are safe and saying that schools and nurseries are open so that NHS staff can work. Has he even seen the key worker list? as we all know of course it isn't the children we are worried about (!) its their parents/ grandparents/ delivery drivers/ public transport / Childminders/maintenance etc etc etc that we worry about. we do not just have children in and around !! all these categories have been deemed an issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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