SueFinanceManager

Good afternoon gentle folk I am feeling a little demob happy as today is my last day in the office for a week - off to Normandy next week with friends and very excited. Visiting Monet's Garden and the Bayeux Tapestry in between eating and drinking far too much I am sure lol Have a good weekend and enjoy another May bank holiday weekend at the end of next week 😊 Take care xxx

Ahh how lovely and belated birthday to you x

Hi all @Mouseketeer delighted to hear your little one has arrived all safe and sound 💟 The weather is fab here in Sussex although it is suppose to be a little cooler at the weekend - I have my niece staying and she has requested a stomp on the downs so that will suit me if it is a little cooler especially as I would like to take the dog with us. Have fun whatever you all do with your long weekends x

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@Mouseketeer Any News 🐣 - Really hope all is well. Easter weekend flew by with 2 days of lovely weather and 2 of ok/bit chilly weather Managed to see most of the family over the weekend either in real life or via FaceTime so that was nice. Hubby and I shared one normal sized bar of Lindt Hazelnut chocolate so were were very good on the chocolate front - bottles of wine??? Maybe not so much 🤣 Have a good short week one and all xx

Year 6: Writing - Standardisation and Moderation Friday 25th April 09.00 to 15.30 Highpoint Centre This training will refresh delegates on the key processes in relation to Key Stage 2 writing. Delegates will take part in standardisation activities to develop their confidence in accurate assessment of writing using the teacher assessment framework. Delegates will then be given time to moderate their own pupil's work with colleagues from schools across the city. Please bring along the following • Exemplification materials for writing • Teacher Assessment Framework • Examples of pupils’ writing workbooks for pupils on track to achieve WTS, EXS and GDS Fee for training Southampton City Council maintained schools: £40 Academies, free schools, and other organisations: £45

Ahh sunnyday - sorry you are poorly......sending love and bestes get well wishes xx

How is it Friday again????? Seriously the time goes so fast it makes my head spin sometimes. Cold and bright here too, hoping the weather lasts for at least Saturday & Sunday morning as meeting friends and we are planning a wander round Arundel Saturday and staying in Littlehampton overnight so will be walking out for brunch Sunday morning ..... might need the fresh air and there is wine on the agenda 🍷 Lovely news Zigzag - I love being a nanny although as I am in Sussex and he is in Lancashire it is not so easy - thank goodness for facetime! Have fun weekends one and all and fingers crossed for fine weather for those of you inclined to garden 😬

Portage Workshop: A small step approach to learning for children with SEND - 2024 This two-and-a-half-day course is the basic qualification certificate in the Portage model of teaching. Monday 24 March 2025 9.15am-4pm Civic Centre Tuesday 25 March 2025 9.15am-4pm Civic Centre Tuesday 13 May 2025 9.30-11am Online session Who should attend? Those who work with the 0-5 year’s age range and are interested in delivering inclusive learning and play activities. It will be of particular relevance to those who hold the Early Years Special Educational Needs coordinator role in the r setting or those who wish to move into this position. It would also be highly beneficial for practitioners looking to further develop their SEND practice and as part of their work support individual children or lead small group work including children with additional needs. You will be able to: Understand the Portage Principles and model of support Use the basic skills to deliver Portage under supervision Apply Portage skills in one’s own workplace Understand the history and local development of Portage Understand the range of materials and resources Develop confidence in working together using the Portage Model Demonstrate awareness of the National Portage Association Southampton maintained schools and Southampton PVI Early Years & Childcare providers Price: £120 Academies, free schools and other organisations Price: £150

Afternoon all Miserable murky day here again......please spring can you just get an earlier train and arrive now!!!! Very quiet weekend pottering about planned and if this weather does not cheer up so I can get out to walk the dog the ratio of under the duvet to out of the duvet may be very narrow lol Take care and have fun whatever to all do xx

Hi Trekker You need to have a crafty member of staff that could whizz them up on a sewing machine as they are only a rectangle sewn on 3 sides I guess. Maybe stupid suggestion but could you use large zip & seal type bags that you could then write names on or do they have to be big enough for a pillow too? Sorry never worked in a setting with beds so not sure what bedding needed. Sue x

Designated Safeguarding Lead for Education Settings (Level 3) This is a Virtual Course over 4 days - you must attend all sessions to for completion Monday 24th February Tuesday 25th February Wednesday 26th February Thursday 27th February Each session is from 9am to 12.30pm The course will offer delegates the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding to perform this role. Southampton City Council training includes bespoke local safeguarding updates from professional experts in their subject areas to respond to safeguarding issues within the local context. This course will: Outline the role and responsibilities of a DSL in Education Settings. Outline legal and contextual procedures in relation to the role. Explain local process for reporting Early Help and Safeguarding concerns. Overview of Local Child Protection Conferencing procedures. To understand and raise awareness of FGM and Harmful Practice. Local Intelligence reporting procedures. Outline local safeguarding arrangements and awareness of Case Reviews. Give an overview of children who are missing, exploitation and trafficking. Overview of links between absence, safeguarding and educational neglect. Please note that delegates must have camera and microphone access, and be in a private area where there are not children present due to the content being discussed. Fee for training Southampton City Council Maintained Schools: £180 Subsidised price for Southampton PVI Early Years & Childcare providers and voluntary organisations: £115 Academies, free schools and other organisations: £215

Morning all Cold old January here in Lewes. The snow on Wednesday came thick and fast about 4pm and any grit that had been on the roads had been washed away by rain and it caused chaos on the roads round here 😱 The roads are now clear but the snow is laying on the downs as it has been so cold since and so the downs look very pretty. I have a quiet weekend planned thank goodness....still trying to get over having had a house full for 2 weeks over the christmas holidays lol Take care all of you and keep warm Sue x

Hi trekker Sadly I cannot answer your question I just wanted to say hello and how nice it was to see you on the forum again...it has been a little while. Hopefully some of the gang will be along to answer your question soon but just wanted to say hi 😊 Sue

Hi There are some other conversations on the forum that might give you some ideas here 😊