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Oh my goodness. I’m so sorry to hear all that your family have been through. I hope you make a full recovery. It’s interesting that you mention the stomach symptoms, talking to the nurses at the hospital where my Dad was and they said that is how their patients and staff presented with it. But you never seem to hear about these symptoms on the government information. I think we are in for a tricky few months at school with cold season and nori virus season upon us! I personally would prefer to take a strict stance on this right from the start and say they must not attend with any signs of illness but I know this would not be welcomed by parents. Good luck to you on returning.
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I’m ready! Gosh it’s hard trying to strike a balance of welcoming and safe and manageable! Won’t know if I have it right until the children come in!
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Yes I had that, answered it and because it was so simple, panicked that it wasn’t legit!🤭
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Just seen this on FB thought I would share. FAQ Question Do I need to disinfect my play sand, and if so - how? Answer We asked the experts at Milton this question, and this is what they said: The only reasons for a sandpit to be disinfected is if cats have urinated or defecated in the sand, or if the sand is extremely dirty (for example, if it has a very high level of use) as basic bacteria will not survive in a sandpit as the tonicity would be too high for them and the cell membrane would rupture (i.e., water would be drawn out of the bacteria’s cells into the drier environment surrounding them). The recommended procedure for cleaning a sandpit is: mix a capful of Milton into 5 litres of water or add 1 Milton tablet to 5 litres of water, in a plastic watering can. Sprinkle the solution onto the sand. Turn over the sand after 15 minutes and repeat until the area has been covered. Ensure the sand is reasonably dry before children continue to play in it.
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You Friday gang make me smile. Thank you 😊
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I think we may be surprised by just how resilient these children are.
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BEST Friday ever tomorrow. After 11 weeks in hospital and a rollercoaster ride of end of life visits and experiencing every emotion on a daily basis, my strong willed, gorgeous Dad is finally coming home tomorrow. None of us know how long for or what is coming next, but are just going to treat each day as a bonus.
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Thank you for sharing.
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Nothing surprises me anymore! When is the next guidance due?
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-supervised-toothbrushing-programmes/covid-19-guidance-for-supervised-toothbrushing-programmes-in-early-years-and-school-settings?fbclid=IwAR2mUJlnnFzILwPJ-6HWnn7lPowfVK2dpPx0ko7YhrJLQJNxGwt3b0PTPEM
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I have been interested in the comments on Facebook about children settling better without parents, I actually prefer it when parents don’t hang around as I feel we get to become closer to the children quicker. I remember the old days when this was the normal way to do it. We are going to be 14 children and 3 staff across the week, so we are just one bubble as there is no other way of doing it. As for guidance (or lack of) I am using common sense and what I feel is safe and manageable for us.
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Yes currently a member as our insurance is with them xx
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Ahh no, I can’t find my purchased books anywhere.....
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Just received my email from them and registered so going to try now!
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Log into your account, then go to shop and scroll down to downloads. Click on downloads and it should take you through to a list of your purchases that have updates. Give me a shout if this doesn’t work xx
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Well we are still on daily visits to Dad in the hospital, this is 24 miles each way and between the endless stream of tourists and tractors it seems to be taking forever! We get home at about 2ish and by then I just do not have the motivation to do much other than cook tea and minimal household chores. During the last eight weeks we have not been able to think further than the next day as we literally do not know from one day to the next how Dad will be and it’s so changeable. So trying to even motivate myself to think about September is so hard. I have over the last couple of afternoons made myself update forms, registers etc and placed a couple of orders but I am finding it so difficult. It worries me how quickly the time is going without me really noticing!
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Just wondered how good they are and if it’s worth investing in one if it means I could bring back some soft furnishings!
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Anyone using a steam cleaner to clean rugs etc?
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I really don’t know. I am struggling to think about September due to family circumstances but know that I have to try and give it some thought. Unusually we are starting September with high (for us) numbers bit with a staff member down (until we employ someone). We currently do two days and one morning to make our 15 hours but am toying with (for the first half term at least) just going back to opening every morning.
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Is anyone changing their opening hours in September due to the virus?
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I have seen so many FB posts/pictures from people who are setting up their classrooms/environments for September. The rooms are full of resources and soft furnishings (in a pre-Covid way) and looking stunning! I feel like it’s just me that is not doing anything or thinking ahead to September. (Well I am thinking, but not doing) I refuse to waste time setting up until the last week when we may have different guidance completely. The rate we are going down here we will be back in lockdown! What/how are you approaching set up?
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Where are you thinking of getting the scrub tops from?
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I am not making any decisions about it yet, so much could and may change by then. I will consider it all very carefully in the last week of August!
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Thankfully we still have a weekly rubbish collection. The recycling is every fortnight and so is the garden waste scheme. The garden waste scheme, you buy a bin for a one off payment and then a yearly fee which for the largest bin is £43.
