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			<title>Im a newbie</title>
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			<dc:creator>dyerma</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hello everyone, I'm currently in the process of getting registered, I've attended the ICP course and sat my test.  Now I'm in the middle of typing up my policies (awful job), would appreciate any hints, advice or websites from anyone!!!!  Need all the help I can get.
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Hope to chat to you all soon
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Michelle <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" /> ]]></description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:29:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>I am new</title>
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			<dc:creator>lisajo</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi. I am new here and to childminding. I may need advice. <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" />  That is why I registered here. 
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I am married with 2 children and 3.5 grandchildren. Althoug I have raised my family and helped with grandchildren, this is going to be a challenge for me. ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:42:08 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/i-am-new-t897.htm#3817</comments>
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			<title>September meal planner all completed ;)</title>
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			<dc:creator>Jellybean</dc:creator>
			<description>found this on the web and thought it might be useful for you its a monthly meal planner already completed

4shared.com /account/document/cuQgRkIL/September2010.html  (PDF VERSION)



4shared.com September2010.html (ms word Version editable)



hope you find it useful </description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:35:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>minibus</title>
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			<dc:creator>winstonian</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi, has anyone got a minibus that they use for transporting minded children? If so did you have to retake your test or have any insurance problems? 
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Thanks]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:15:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Been Quiet Here</title>
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			<dc:creator>small inspirations</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey Fellow Childminders  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_bounce.gif" alt="bounce" longdesc="38" /> 
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You guys have all been very quiet recently how are you all doing? 
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Had a good Summer?
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Kel xx]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:34:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Buggy Boards for double prams?</title>
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			<dc:creator>small inspirations</dc:creator>
			<description>Hey all just wondered if it was at all possible to get a buggy board for a double buggy? From Sept my son goes to school, an I have little ones starting plus a 2 yr old. Dont think the 2 yr old will walk all the way there and back so been looking for a buggy board to no success. Dont want to buy a triple pram, can anyone help? xx</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:39:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>newbie</title>
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			<dc:creator>quackers</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hi there i have been registered since june 2010 and only just found this site so am new to all childminding x <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" /> ]]></description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:18:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/newbie-t893.htm#3805</comments>
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			<title>Bump to head</title>
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			<dc:creator>small inspirations</dc:creator>
			<description>Hey, I look after a boy who can be quite aggressive at times. Today he pushed another boy while in the garden.  As a result the child got a nasty egg on his head. I filled in an accident form obviously and also an incident form for the child that did it. When i told the parent who's child had the bump she wasnt very impressed as you can imagine, but worse because I follow nursery policy and mention no names she may well have gone thinking it was my son who did it, which it wasnt. There was only  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:35:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New personalised childminding books</title>
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			<dc:creator>Jellybean</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Quick announcement,
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I have re-designed all the books on the website <a href="http://www.childminding-treasures.com," target="_blank">www.childminding-treasures.com,</a> they are all laser printed and now personalised for free.
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X  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" /> ]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:12:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>creative activities</title>
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			<dc:creator>sharon dodd</dc:creator>
			<description>Hello Im a fairly new hildinder and currently have a very demanding 7 year old, she is always asking to make things but doesnt have any ideas on what she wants to make. I have done numerous crafts with her along with cooking, science experiments ect and feel as if I am running out of ideas. She likes me to tell her what were making and refuses to make thing up for herself. My mum says its cause I have spent so much time with her, help anyone got any ideas!</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:28:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Foundation Degree???</title>
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			<dc:creator>mollypop73</dc:creator>
			<description>I am just wondering if there are any childminders out there who have signed up for the graduate leader programme to do the foundation degree in early years and can tell me what they have done with it after graduating?  



I am considering it at the moment but am unsure of what door it could open for me as my only experience of working with children is as a childminder and I dont really need a degree to do that as I am already doing it.



Any views or expereinces welcomed



thanks </description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hi everyone how are you all</title>
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			<dc:creator>Jellybean</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone to all members old and new,
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we have now reached 400 members!!! sorry ive not been on here for a while ive been poorly i had an accident and hurt my leg so have been resting for the past 6 weeks.
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Hope you are all well  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" /> ]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:02:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Another Newbie x</title>
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			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
			<description>Hello all, I'm new to the site and was hoping to get some advice on becoming a registered CM   I've toyed with the idea for some time now then decided to do my ccld lv2 (just about to start lv3) by volunteering at a nursery school. I've now decided while my children are young I would like still be sahm and CM would help me do that along with 'keeping my hand in'. Also I've realised I much prefer the 'care' of the children than the 'supervision' iyswim. 

A long intro but Hello    </description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:47:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>milk allowance</title>
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			<dc:creator>mandarooney</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hi everyone hope u r all ok?? does anyone know the telephone number for the epople that sort milk allowance out pleasexxx
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thanxx]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:23:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Trying for a Baby :)</title>
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			<dc:creator>small inspirations</dc:creator>
			<description>Hey u lot how are you all?  I wanted to know how having a baby would affect my childminding business. Would I have to end contracts with children to fit a new baby in or would ofsted provide me with a variation so I could continue with ones I have and a new baby? And obviously you can't really take 9 months maternity? Otherwise surely all the parents would go elsewhere. Not sure I like the thought of having a baby then going straight back to work? And is there any way of receiving maternity pay  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:42:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hi </title>
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			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone.
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Im new here.
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Ive been a childminder for 3 years and i live in Newcastle upon Tyne]]></description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:31:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hi-t883.htm#3783</comments>
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			<title>When A Child Leaves</title>
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			<dc:creator>small inspirations</dc:creator>
			<description>Hey guys how are you all?



When a child leaves your setting for school or nursery do you give the parents things like their deveolpment records? And any observations? Or do we keep hold of them? I know pre-schools pass on their profile records for school. Do any of you use the profiles and if so where did you get it from?



From Sept I am a very busy bee and will be doing over 50 hrs a week, eeeek 



Kel xx </description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:07:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Numbers</title>
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			<dc:creator>scully</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi,



I haven't been on hear for ages &amp; for that I apologise.  I have just spoken to someone that has really confused me.  When Ofsted did my visit they said that I could have 6 children but they would deduct 2 for my children leaving 4 spaces available.  After having spoken to this person they said that the 4 places were for my 2 children + 2 mindees   



Can anyone please advise me if I am right?



Scully x    </description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:17:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>the new conservatives</title>
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			<dc:creator>mandarooney</dc:creator>
			<description>arghhhhh omg i have just had a phone call from a parent with regards to the new governmnet.  she told me the new conservatives are looking to take away child tax credits for couples earning 25000 or over.  and if this is the case she will have to leave her job and give notice to me.  How bloody stupid is this, I actually voted them in ova labour as they promised to help working families this is goin to cripple us. aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i'm soooooooooooo angry  </description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:48:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/the-new-conservatives-t873.htm#3751</comments>
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			<title>Hi folks</title>
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			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hello my name is Barbara ( Babs), look forward to chatting to some of you.. <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" /> ]]></description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:20:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hi-folks-t876.htm#3759</comments>
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			<title>wooooohooooooooooooooooo</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wooooohooooooooooooooooo-t877.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>mandarooney</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[I break up tomorrow for 2 weeks holiday, wow I need it, im so excited...  am hoping will help me make very important decisionsxxxxxxxx speak when we get backxxxx <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" /> ]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:28:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wooooohooooooooooooooooo-t877.htm#3763</comments>
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			<title>How do childminders deal with chicken pox in settings?</title>
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			<dc:creator>fifi</dc:creator>
			<description>Hello, 

Any advice on how to deal with Chicken Poxs? My 3 year old daughter has suspected chicken pox...errrrrrrr she has a few spots on her back and face and it looks like the dreaded pox, what do I do?  Also one of the children I look after has red spots over her back and tummy, doctor says it might be pox... we don't have confirmation, but i think it is.  Do I close down or isolate my daughter and keep open?  all advice gratefully recieved.Ofsted registered childminder in Islington </description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:51:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/how-do-childminders-deal-with-chicken-pox-in-settings-t874.htm#3752</comments>
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			<title>hi</title>
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			<dc:creator>michelleh</dc:creator>
			<description>morning everyone just joined the group.  Hope you are all ok my name is Michelle and I live in Bracknell in Berkshire.  Look forward to chatting to you all.</description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hi-t875.htm#3753</comments>
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			<title>Hi everybody!!!</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hi-everybody-t872.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>fifi</dc:creator>
			<description>My name is Feona and I am married to Ade we have three lovely daughters; Cairo aged 13, Eden &amp; Maya aged 3 years.  I have lived in Islington for over 20 years.



I have worked as an English teacher for the past five years, working in a number of inner city schools.

We are a Ofsted / NCMA &amp; CRB checked, registered childminders in Islington.



Little Haven Childminding Service is run by Feona and Ade, it was born out of the desire to create a childcare facility that offered nurturing,  ...</description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:29:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hi-everybody-t872.htm#3750</comments>
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			<title>We lost the appeal :(</title>
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			<dc:creator>Jellybean</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi guys,

just to let you all know we lost our school appeal today despite having support from our local Mp and having a school governor in the appeal with us.

I have contacted the local paper and told them about what has happened, ive not heard back from them yet.

Ive also setup a facebook group it would be great if you could join and support our cause   



i'm not beaten yet </description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 18:31:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/we-lost-the-appeal-t856.htm#3708</comments>
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			<title>what to do?</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/what-to-do-t870.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>kimme</dc:creator>
			<description>I just feel i've had enough my kids started first thing, weight lifted off my shoulders when all went 2 skool for nursery. Not a bad afternoon then what a crap evening. Got 3 out 4 kids 2 bed, started accounts for a bit, sent last child 2 bed, tried 2 sort out observations, crap from 2 kids eating chocolate in bed flipped my lid really lost it &amp; ended up crying ( how stupid) couldnt do obs feel really sh**. What 2 do now ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Sorry for the rant xxx</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/what-to-do-t870.htm#3744</comments>
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			<title>Car INSURANCE</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/car-insurance-t869.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>mollypop73</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[i Need to drive with my minded children can anyone point in int eh right direction of insurance requirements NCMA motor minder quoted my nealryl £3k surely this cant be right i drive a pergeot 206!!!
<br />

<br />
Anyone else drive and what insurance do you have]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:28:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/car-insurance-t869.htm#3739</comments>
			<guid>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/car-insurance-t869.htm</guid>
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			<title>nvq level 3 unit 306 k3h257???</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/nvq-level-3-unit-306-k3h257-t868.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>LADYBIRD</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hiya am hoping someone can help. I am doing nvq and all going really good  but i cant find a symbol that it is asking what it means?? there are 4 and i know what 3 are but the 1st one is a triangle with some zigzag lines on?? I cant find this anywhere does anyone know what it means????
<br />
Thanks (hopefuly!!)
<br />
Vx]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:36:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/nvq-level-3-unit-306-k3h257-t868.htm#3733</comments>
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			<title>DHC Books For Sale X3</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/dhc-books-for-sale-x3-t867.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Jellybean</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi everyone,

Ive just completed my final assignment for the DHC and i am selling the books i bought on ebay, here is the link to them if anyone is interested   



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=280516613988&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT </description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:05:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/dhc-books-for-sale-x3-t867.htm#3732</comments>
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			<title>Help I have a BITER!!!</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/help-i-have-a-biter-t866.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>mollypop73</dc:creator>
			<description>I have a little girl who has been comming to me for a while now who has just started biting, she doesnt bite anyone else but my son who is 3 weeks older than her they are both 2 1/2 I know biting and hitting can be a development stage and but am finding ti difficult to manage.  She likes the attention of being told it hurts or even being moved out of the way and ignored while i comfort my son which spurs more attacks because she is jealous.  I take time with her also but it is difficult to get  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:56:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/help-i-have-a-biter-t866.htm#3729</comments>
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			<title>taking on an assistant</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/taking-on-an-assistant-t864.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>suzanne</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hi please could anyone give me any advice on taking on an assistant,and what it involves etc with tax holidays and do i do it on a self employed basis and what will i be legally responsible for when it comes to empoyment rights? 
<br />

<br />
would appreciate your feed back and any advice,suggestions and any experience you might have had 
<br />

<br />
many thanks 
<br />
suzanne]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:04:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/taking-on-an-assistant-t864.htm#3723</comments>
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			<title>hi everyone!</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hi-everyone-t863.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>suzanne</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[just wanted to say hi and what a great web site!  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" />]]></description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2010 21:56:48 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hi-everyone-t863.htm#3722</comments>
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			<title>looking to leave childminding</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/looking-to-leave-childminding-t861.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>mandarooney</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi everyone,



I have made a big decision today, I already have my NVQ level 3 and now going to do teacher assistant course and do voluntary work at a school one day a week (thursday which is my day off) so i can carry on working whilst i train and go to an evening class.  I love my job working with children but do not like the paperwork, my children have the raw end of the deal as i am grumpy with them outside of work as always doing p'work and h'work fo next days work etc. i feel relieved  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 11:02:45 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/looking-to-leave-childminding-t861.htm#3716</comments>
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			<title>Sept Vacancies</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/sept-vacancies-t862.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>small inspirations</dc:creator>
			<description>Hey.



My son is due to start school in sept so will obviously have a place available then as he will no longer count in my under 5s ratio, but to begin with I think they settle them in by doing mornings for a few weeks.  I just wondered if i would need to apply for a variation so I can take on more children in sept for that few weeks where they may overlap? Im getting lots of calls for sept and dont want to tell them I cant start at beg of the new term because they will prob just go elsewhere.  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/sept-vacancies-t862.htm#3718</comments>
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			<title>Hello everyone</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hello-everyone-t860.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Caz</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi I just wanted to say hello, iv'e been childminding nearly 2 years now. Iv'e just taken on my 7 month old twin grandaughters alongside the 2 children I already have, its great to have the twins every day but exausting as I don't finish till 7pm. 
<br />
Anyway im glad I found this forum it's been a real help already. 
<br />

<br />
love Caz]]></description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 19:16:01 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hello-everyone-t860.htm#3714</comments>
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			<title>A 2hr 30min overlap</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/a-2hr-30min-overlap-t857.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>emma04</dc:creator>
			<description>I'm currently registered to care for 4 under 5.  However one of my mindees (who was full time, but went part time as mum was on mat leave) now wants to increase back up to full time. 

Trouble is i have taken on another child and on Mondays only &amp; term time only my numbers will increase to 5 under 5 for just 2hrs and 30min.  I really don't want to lose any of the children because of this, as they have been with me for quite a while and it would be so annoying due to such a short overlap.  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 14:07:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/a-2hr-30min-overlap-t857.htm#3709</comments>
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			<title>Newbie coming to say hello!!!</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/newbie-coming-to-say-hello-t855.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
			<description>Have just found this site and wanted to come and say hello to everyone!! I am due to start work at the beginning of June and am feeling quite nervous about the whole thing.  I have 2 children of my own and have been working in childcare for about 10 years before I had my own, but it feels so different to be looking after someone elses!! I think its all the paperwork I'm not looking forward to!!  

Am looking forward to hearing from you all soon.  </description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:46:45 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/newbie-coming-to-say-hello-t855.htm#3707</comments>
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			<title>Newbie coming to say hello!!!</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/newbie-coming-to-say-hello-t854.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
			<description>Have just found this site and wanted to come and say hello to everyone!! I am due to start work at the beginning of June and am feeling quite nervous about the whole thing.  I have 2 children of my own and have been working in childcare for about 10 years before I had my own, but it feels so different to be looking after someone elses!! I think its all the paperwork I'm not looking forward to!!  

Am looking forward to hearing from you all soon.  </description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:45:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/newbie-coming-to-say-hello-t854.htm#3706</comments>
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			<title>EYFS Topic Webs</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/eyfs-topic-webs-t853.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Jellybean</dc:creator>
			<description>Great news,



I have finally completed the topic webs package and it is now available to buy. This package has the free ones from the eyfschildmindingresources website and has the following new ones that are only available on this package.



Dinosaurs



England and st george's day



Halloween



Mother goose (nursery rhymes)



On the farm



Summer holidays



The very hungry caterpillar



Under the sea



Where I Live (about your local area)



World Cup/Euro football tournaments



 



Plus  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 17:26:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/eyfs-topic-webs-t853.htm#3705</comments>
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			<title>Wished I could stop feeling so deflated</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wished-i-could-stop-feeling-so-deflated-t850.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>mandarooney</dc:creator>
			<description>  i look after two little ones who will turn 3 in sept.  they miss the school nursery intake this year.  I have just put a questionnaire out to all parents as i am on the network and thinking about doin the accreditation to receive funding, the questionnaire was to see if they would use the free funding instead of putting their child into nursery, both have said no, i know its nothing to do with me personnally 1 wants the transition into school to start then and the other wants this to but is  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:58:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wished-i-could-stop-feeling-so-deflated-t850.htm#3698</comments>
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			<title>Retainer Fees</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/retainer-fees-t849.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>happyhouse</dc:creator>
			<description>Hiya,



I am currently trying to find an under 5 to fill a vacancy that I have from the end of May. I have had some interest, but for Mum's going back to work in September. If they want me to hold the place until then what retainer would you normally charge or would you take a non-refundable deposit instead?...I see the NCMA contracts suggest 50% retainer fee, is it reasonable to expect them to pay half for the next 3 months? I was wondering what other childminders do in this situation?



Sarah  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 13:38:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/retainer-fees-t849.htm#3694</comments>
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			<title>After School and Holiday Minding</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/after-school-and-holiday-minding-t847.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>happyhouse</dc:creator>
			<description>Hello!



I normally mind the under 5's but have been approached by a lovely lady who would like me to do after school care for her little boy, who will be starting school in September. She has asked if she would still have to pay me in the holidays if I don't have her son...which I was unsure of as she has also said that she may need me some days in the holidays.

I am thinking of telling her that as long as my normal pay is covered by the days that she requests then I wouldn't ask for her normal  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 13:44:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/after-school-and-holiday-minding-t847.htm#3688</comments>
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			<title>need ideas</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/need-ideas-t840.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>joanne m</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hi there 
<br />
i have got my nvq asser comeing today after school to do a observation on me doing phisical development  with the kids last time i did  obstickle course in the back garden  i would like some new ideas please 
<br />
thank you joanne  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" />]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:51:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/need-ideas-t840.htm#3668</comments>
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			<title>books for sale !! DHC &amp; c,minding guide to good practice</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/books-for-sale-dhc-cminding-guide-to-good-practice-t846.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>LADYBIRD</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi i have found 2 books i no longer need if anyone is interested



DHC Diploma in homebased childcare (RRP £17.99) £7.00 + p&amp;p



CHILDMINDING - A guide to good practice- 2nd edition (thought about keeping this one but although i used it for lots of quotes and info for the DHC i havnt opened it since so no point really) i think theres a new edition of this book out now but still really useful book, covers all aspects of running a good childminding practice. £5.00 + p&amp;p



or would  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 22:44:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/books-for-sale-dhc-cminding-guide-to-good-practice-t846.htm#3687</comments>
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			<title>Appealing the school choice</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/appealing-the-school-choice-t845.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>small inspirations</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi all



Hoping someone can help me or give me advice.  I pick up from one school only as I walk, but my son has been allocated a different school for september.  I am appealing it because its my job at the end of the day and am going to fight it all the way.  I just wondered if anyone else had been through the appeal process, it all sounds pretty scary.  I've done my letter but am worried about having to stand up and put my case forward in front of people.  And also do not know who to take  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:39:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/appealing-the-school-choice-t845.htm#3684</comments>
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			<title>Every Child Matters Portfolio Dividers</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/every-child-matters-portfolio-dividers-t844.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Jellybean</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi Guys,
<br />
just added some ECM portfolio dividers on the webiste  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" /> 
<br />
<a href="http://www.childminding-treasures.com/prod2.cfm?product=69106" target="_blank">http://www.childminding-treasures.com/prod2.cfm?product=69106</a>]]></description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:35:32 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/every-child-matters-portfolio-dividers-t844.htm#3683</comments>
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			<title>good afternoon</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/good-afternoon-t841.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>kelvinsmum</dc:creator>
			<description>hi all i am a new member here and wanted to see hello to you all

i am marie leaving in scotland mum of a 3 years old son, married, and student in early years and childcare education 

i just started the paper work to became a childminder 

and i think i will need your help to accomplish all this long process because sometimes the paperwork are not very clear lolol

oh i forgot to say english is not my mother laguange i am french lady who is travel on the other side of the see nearly 4 yeas ago  ...</description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:43:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/good-afternoon-t841.htm#3670</comments>
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			<title>I have just about had enough</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/i-have-just-about-had-enough-t799.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Jellybean</dc:creator>
			<description>My son goes to the local nursery he has been there since september, we found out last week that he has not got into any of the 3 schools we put down on the form the one that he is already at is 2 minutes from our home and the other 2 are still very close.

They have allocated him a place at a school that is 3 miles away!!, i don't drive so will have to get 2 buses to take him to school and 2 buses to get him home.



My whole business is going to be ruined as i do pick ups from the school he  ...</description>
			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:10:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/i-have-just-about-had-enough-t799.htm#3537</comments>
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			<title>Hello Everyone</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hello-everyone-t836.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Junglemania26</dc:creator>
			<description>I'm new to forum and just want to say hello</description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:51:54 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.childminder-forum.com/say-hello-f2/hello-everyone-t836.htm#3658</comments>
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			<title>Homeschooling your own children?</title>
			<link>http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/homeschooling-your-own-children-t823.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>babybunting</dc:creator>
			<description>Does anyone here know anything about homeschooling your child, mine has not got into any of the local schools in sept and have allocated us a place miles away, we are appealing but if we do take the place offered i will not be able to childmind any more as i don't drice and will spend hours every day on a bus, i thought i would home school until he gets into local school he is 3rd on the waiting list and i really don't want to send him to the other one.



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			<category>Childminding Chat</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:43:43 GMT</pubDate>
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