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I don’t know about that in my personal experience at this time of year Baby Jesus can regularly be found in a cupboard, on a shelf and occasionally in a bin bag! Why not on the roof?! 😉

It may not be any help but I know that when we had to close bubbles (whether due to a positive case for a member of staff or a child) siblings in other bubbles did not need to isolate because they had not been in 'close contact' with the affected person. Close contact as in the definition about within 1m for 10 minutes or 2m for 15. If their sibling later developed symptoms then yes they had to isolate too. We were very strict about children who were in a closed bubble were isolating and were not allowed on site at all which meant there were some issues with siblings whose parents then couldn't bring them.

It is horrible - we recently had 2 different year group bubbles close 120 children not in school - it was so quiet!

I haven’t exactly crafted anything for this one - mostly chocolates, crackers jokes, candles etc. The most crafting I did was the DIY snowflake kit - I folded up some pieces of white paper!

Just wanted to say ‘Happy Advent!’ My advent boxes for my family arrived yesterday, they got to watch the movie I made and open the first present today! It seems to be going down well! 😊

Good to hear the news about Mr S. I have spent the morning wrapping advent boxes, just got to the post office in time with them. This afternoon I have had a sleep - not even a nap just full on out cold in the sofa. I have decided not to attemp the school TDL today! 😉

It’s not Friday but I’m planning to do a Fridayish thing - I’m packing 3 advent boxes so that my family in different parts of the country can share an advent surprise. I may be coming back to you for cracker jokes to include...

We are finding exactly the same things in school. In response to your ELG question, speaking from the other side of transition 😉 I would also say if they are doing it then give it to them but... I would also be strict with yourself about seeing the evidence in different contexts and completely independently. Especially with the writing. I am now in year 1 and have found that the 6 week gap between reception and year 1 and whole process of transition can somewhat throw children in unexpected ways and they aren’t able to transfer all their learning effectively for a while. I can imagine that being even more significant if moving between settings. Also, it might be worth taking a look at what the Year 2 expectations for greater depth writers are. I am not in any way doubting your judgement but there is a long way between the ELG and this and if children are expected to achieve this (which they will be if they are achieving ELG even before they start school) it can be a lot of pressure on them if they aren’t completely secure in the underlying skills. I hope that makes sense and doesn’t sound a ‘school wanting to take credit for your hard work’ - it isn’t meant that way.

I have just had an unplanned but much needed and very enjoyable nap! 😉

I have plans! Well sort of - I'm not much of a going out kind of person anyway but I am trying to make a plan each weekend to do something specific rather than just letting it drift past in a muddle of sleep and school work so... yesterday evening I spent with my bubble buddies (mum and dad) which was lovely - had been a bit concerned about mum as she has just been diagnosed with labyrinthitis but she was ok although a bit worn out looking. Today I have planned to make delicious spiced soda bread and lentil soup for my weekend lunch (simmering/baking right now). Tomorrow I have planned to have my dad help me put my front door curtain back up (hasn't been there for over a year) which will make the front room seem so much cosier. I have also just had what I think is a lovely advent idea for my family and my front room window so I am planning to work on those. There is also a cake baking plan for tomorrow - probably lemon as I seem to have loads and there is a definitely crafty plan too although whether it's crochet, socks or something else I don't know! I plan to write my Sunday note to a friend. That's about it (the usual food shop, school TDL, cleaning etc are in there too). Many of the things above are things I would probably have done anyway but it makes me feel more purposeful to say I have a plan for it! I hope you're all ok, please stay safe - rest and be kind to yourselves as you need to. Sending you much love.

Congratulations everyone!

And now it’s time for panic cleaning!

Well the reviews are prepared but there is still plenty of cake come on over!

Always welcome. Is it ok if I leave you prepping for the SEN reviews while I do the cake and crochet? 😉

It’s just gone 7pm, I am going to do the dishes, make one resource for next week, prep for 3 SEN reviews and then call it done on my school TDL for this weekend. Candlelight, crochet and freshly made chocolate cake are calling!

Tired in Derbyshire too! I think it's just all the extra thinking that needs to go on at the moment. I have also had tons of governors work to do this week. I am hoping to be able to stay awake enough to get loads of school work done today then have a cosy evening with my crochet hook and maybe a film if I can decide what to watch. Then tomorrow I'm intending to do the cleaning and have a think about how to manage the season which must not be named. I know my niblings won't be able to do many of their usual seasonal activities for visits to different people and places and wanted to try and think of some surprise treats for them instead.

I’m stopped - going to do some work on my crocheted St Nicholas.

Sunnyday I am now feeling guilty at how much you have got done today! I’m struggling with planning. Nothing is straightforward at the moment plus now we have to do remote learning plans. I have a couple of governor meetings to prep for too, Children in Need and SEN reviews. I usually try to keep Sunday work free but I think I I’m going to give up on that plan tonight - am just tired right now!

No I haven’t, thanks for recommending.

Completely with you on both of those!

I did it (it is the right way up in real life).

Last weekend of the holidays - it seems to have gone so quickly! I made iced buns yesterday which were easier than I thought and very tasty. I also started a new crochet project - working on a figure of St Nicholas which I got as a kit for my birthday last year. Today has been about getting those last bits of planning done for next week and doing serious cleaning (as opposed to the frivolous kind I usually do) as it's probably the last time this house will be thoroughly cleaned before the end of December! I've even done the fridge and the oven (and have needed to sit down as a result!) I don't really do hallowe'en but I am having stuffed peppers for tea tonight and am planning to cut a jack-o-lantern face into it just to make the niblings smile!

Oh Sunnyday, I really feel for you. It is rubbish isn’t it. You’re doing the right thing. I do hope you can find a way to meet your grandson. Sending you a huge hug.

Yep. I love this one too. So we have (with a few extra hints...) 5. On The WH 6. All In OP

Your granddaughter is absolutely right!