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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 😊

Go for it!!!! You have my blessing with jiggle bells attached 🎅 💗

Year 6: Reading, Writing and Maths Friday 7th February 2025 09:00 – 16:00 Venue - Highpoint Delegates will have the opportunity to reflect on maths teaching in Year 6 with a presentation from the Maths Hub, focusing on planning and teaching the different content domains. We will discuss the 2024 reading paper and consider the implications for teaching reading in year 6 as well as unpicking the different question domains that appear within the reading SATs paper. Attendees will have the opportunity to revisit the assessment frameworks for writing and complete standardisation activities, developing teacher confidence in accurate assessment. Delegates will hear from local schools about how they teach English in their settings. Schools will have time to work together, sharing books and best practice. You will Reflect on the implications for teaching ahead of the statutory assessment period Continue to develop the understanding of writing expectations at the end of Key Stage 2 Revisit systems and process for moderation 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 Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please ensure you state any allergies or dietary requirements on your booking form.

Designated Safeguarding Lead for Education Settings (Level 3) This 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. For further information click HERE Session dates NEW Virtual Session across multiple dates - must attend all 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th November - 9am to 1pm Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 January 2025 - 9am to 4pm - Civic Centre Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 March 2025 - 9am to 4pm - Civic Centre 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

We are delighted that they made you smile 💗 All our Love Sue

Hi Juliekb Welcome to the forum 😊 Glad you have worked it out but do ask if you have anymore questions. Sue

@louby loo all done for you x

@louby looshall I try and delete some of the duplicate posts for you?

Happy Friday all. I am going to watch the Olympic opening ceremony later I think...the competitors are arriving down the Seine on boats I think! If you are interested in gymnastics the first 2 parts of the Netflix documentary about Simone Biles is a really interesting watch. The next episodes will be shown in the Autumn after she competes and will chart how she got on. Have fun weekends peoples xxx

That made me smile....my mum often ends up watching old films including Christmas ones when she is fed up of whatever is on offer on the TV. I will suffer through the footie on Saturday evening although I cannot say i am excited about the prospect ..... feel I have to do it though because if I don't watch it I cannot moan about it after the event lol Sunday afternoon if I have done all my chores I plan to sit and watch the British grand prix. My daughter is a big F! fan and has got me dipping in far more often than I used to. I have to get the house ready for the arrival of my grandson next week who is coming to stay with Nanny and Papa. William will be 3 in September so he is at that fab age where everything is exciting and interesting. We have some nice days planned including the sea life centre and Brighton peir so hopefully the weather will be kind. The sandpit (well a builders tray) will be refilled with sand and the golf/cricket/football eqipment will be dusted down ready for use. So as I will be running around like a loon after a toddler next week feel free to use the C word without fear of being sent to the naughty step 😆

I hadn't thought about that issue as in a school based nursery might effectively replace/put out of business a local PVI setting but one is full day care and the other term time only. Working families cannot be limited to term time only settings.....trying to cover the holidays especially of you are a single parent is almost impossible. Another issue to overcome. I do, on the other hand think what Helen said above about maybe nursery staff could benefit from better pay and conditions would be a great thing for the workforce.