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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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			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:29:19 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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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>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:18:36 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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			<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>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:31:16 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:20:41 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hi everybody!!!</title>
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			<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>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:29:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<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>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2010 21:56:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hello everyone</title>
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			<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. 
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Anyway im glad I found this forum it's been a real help already. 
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love Caz]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 19:16:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Newbie coming to say hello!!!</title>
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			<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>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:46:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<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>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:45:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>good afternoon</title>
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			<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>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:43:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Junglemania26</dc:creator>
			<description>I'm new to forum and just want to say hello</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:51:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Saying Hello</title>
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			<dc:creator>Dorris</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello,
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Just found the forum thought I would say hi.
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 <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_bounce.gif" alt="bounce" longdesc="38" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:26:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>jools1</dc:creator>
			<description>I have just found this site/forum and wanted to say hi to everyone. I am still finding my feet as a childminder in the 21st century and it is nice to know there is a point of contact out there for chat and support. I did not realise quite what a mind field childminding would be nowadays. I was a childminder quite some years ago and boy has it changed. Does anyone else find the eyfs learning journals confusing or it is just me (I really hope it isn't just me). I mind 6 little ones and want to  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:08:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>GadgetGirl75</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<strong>Hi Everyone</strong>, I have been childminding in Winsford for 4 years, I have just found this site and cant wait to talk to like minded adults!!]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:54:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>just trying to say Helloooooo</title>
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			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
			<description>Hiya all, Im a newbie too and had almost given up looking for eyfs stuff written in everyday speak until I found this site.  Thank all that is good and Normal (whatever that is) !!!  Had a very successful first meet with prospective parents today and actual for once felt calm about it !  Despite my kids doing what kids do best when anyone or thing is different in the home (if your struggling  to understand -the same as they do when you are on the phone !!) anyway  thumbs up so far anyway.  Although  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:10:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHH Why do I do this job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</title>
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			<dc:creator>mandarooney</dc:creator>
			<description>I have had a parent come in today and first it started with the little boy screamin kicking my door etc because she took his wellies off him as were filthy, then because he screamed and kicked he put them back on stamped his feet and covered my floor in dirt before i had chance to say anythin (this is cutting a long story short)  Then she said i have brought his ride on policecar to have in your garden for today only.  I explained my policy about bringin own toys etc I dont except them and then  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:20:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>hello from Chester</title>
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			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,
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I'm Angie and have been childminding for 7 years. I have recently moved to Chester from Liverpool and can't believe I've only just found this site!
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Nice to meet everyone and I hope to make some new friends.
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Have a happy minding day.
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Angie
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:40:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hello from Exmouth, Devon</title>
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			<dc:creator>samd35</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi
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Just wanted to say Hi. I'm new to the forum.
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Sam x]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:42:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>Beckieboo</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi,

My name is Beckie and i have been a childminder since last June 09. I have worked in childcare for the past eighteen years, my last job being a Nursery Manager. After having my third child and being nursery manager for 8 years i decided to go into childminding, i was ready for something new. I can honestly say i am loving every minute of it and i dont know why i didnt do it after having my twin boys six years ago!!



Anyway i have my NNEB and most recently HNC Level 5. I do believe i will  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:54:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hello frm Elsie in Essex</title>
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			<dc:creator>Elsie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, My name is Elsie, <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" longdesc="3" />  I have been childminding in Essex for a couple of years now and are just starting my DHC 3 and need help already&quot;!!]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:56:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hi I am a newcomer</title>
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			<dc:creator>LittleMonkeys</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi my name is Gillian and I live in Scotland.  Iam just going through my childminding registration and  I am due my first inspection on 30th of April so I am hoping to be registered by May.  I have 3 children of my own.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:04:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hi, I'm new too</title>
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			<dc:creator>winstonian</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi, I'm registering at the moment and can't wait to get started. I do have a question - setting up costs..........do we claim the whole amount against tax . e.g the full price of a safety gate etc - it's not just the vat is it?
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Thanks
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Sam]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:58:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>i am a newbie</title>
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			<dc:creator>kelly</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone i am new to all this,
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I am a newly registered childminder and all the links on here are a great help 
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thanks guys 
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is there any childminders on here from wolverhampton?]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 06:23:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>adedwards68</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone
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Has anyone used a garden log cabin as the setting for their childminding setting.  If so what changes did you have to make, what did you do about toilets, sleeping arrangements.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:33:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>cazl222</dc:creator>
			<description>HELLO EVERYONE WHAT A FANTASTIC SITE !</description>
			<category>Say Hello</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:17:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>buildingblocks</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi 



As I have been posting I thought I had better introduce myself.



I have been a member apparently since November 2008 but never introduced myself or posted not like me at all. I have been a childminder for 7 years in May and before that was a nanny for 20 years. I love my job but occasionally have periods where I wonder why I am doing it but thankfully it usually passes quickly. 



I am married but sadly have no children of my own.



At the moment I care for three children from one  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:33:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hi - very new to any forum</title>
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			<dc:creator>Mitzi</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello, I haven't joined a forum before.  I have been a CM for 8 years.  At the moment I have a few quite months working 30 hours instead of 50hrs a week - waiting for a new baby to start in April - and really enjoying having time to myself to do my paperwork and not having to use evening and weekends.  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" longdesc="2" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:43:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>kaz_za</dc:creator>
			<description> hi everyone i am karen or kaz_za

i used to use the forum a while back.. then they moved and i couldnt get on for a while... got an email threw 2day so popped over and registered again ... so thought i would say hi... and see how everyone is doing..

i am still awaiting to hear from ofsted to see when my inspection is going to be.. not been inspected under the new eyfs yet... how is everyone finding there inspections this time round.. i know a lot of my friends had outstanding last time and  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:58:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hi From Australia</title>
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			<dc:creator>dawnydoo</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi I am in Victoria Australia. I have been a Family Day Carer for 16 years.</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:10:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>krazy kaz</dc:creator>
			<description>Hello everyone I am new to this particular forum and have been a registered childminder for 17 year now. I love my job and work hard to keep up with all requirements, including achieving cache level 3 - EYFS in practice course. I used the information from this course and achieved OUTSTANDING across all outcomes in november 2009. 

Sites like this are valuable sources of information and  full of new ideas so i may post some of mine on here. I am very creative and do lots of crafts and have oodles  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:30:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>joanne m</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hello there my name is joanne im mum to 4 boys i have been childminding since sep 06  i love been a childminder  im in sheffield 
<br />
bye joanne]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:59:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hi...Newbie!</title>
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			<dc:creator>RachelG</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi, 
<br />

<br />
I'm Rachel, and I am currently looking in to being a childminder. I live in Surrey and have attended the Induction Briefing they hold and have all my Ofsted Registeration pack. Just got to complete it. 
<br />

<br />
Rach x]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:39:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>hello i'm new</title>
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			<dc:creator>caroline</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hi all . is just found this site. not sure what i'm doing yet but wanted to say hi. x  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" longdesc="2" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:52:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>just to say hi</title>
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			<dc:creator>anice74</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hi, im new to the forum and am hoping to get lots of help and advice as im just starting in the childminding business. its quite daunting isnt it but i really want to become a great childminder and hopefully leave my part time job at royal mail! ive got 3 kids of my own so have had lots of practice over the last 10 years!
<br />
hope to be speaking to some of you soon!]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:38:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hello from Hollysmummy</title>
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			<dc:creator>hollysmummy</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi all,



This is my first day to the Childminder Forum so thought i would welcome myself.



My name is Emma, i'm 28 years old and a mummy to Holly-Mae aged 22 months.



I registered as a childminder in August this year and hopefully will start off minding just after Christmas. It has taken me ages to get everything sorted in the playroom. I'm so excited as my passion is children. My only worry is the playroom is on the top floor of our town house and i worry some mums may not like this.  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Well its hello from me!</title>
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			<dc:creator>CT</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi to everyone,



I am a newbie to this forum but not to childminding, sadly that doesnt mean that i always know what i am doing!!



I have been childminding for just over 3 years and have my next Ofsted inspection in 3 weeks, AHHHHHH!



Does anyone have any good ideas for setting out medium and long term planning?



Any help or direction to websites much appreciated.



Thanks xx

PS Yes I am up late, checking all policies and risk assessments!!!!!! </description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:09:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hello from Little Poppets!</title>
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			<dc:creator>Little Poppets</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi



I am a newly registered Childminder based in South Witham (Grantham) with both full and part time childcare vacancies available for immediate start. 



I live with my partner who has two young boys which means I am slightly outnumbered!  However, it was the little guys who inspired me to set up my own Childminding business and I have been registered since July 09.  



I like to think I offer a warm, friendly and encouraging setting. All children in my care are given access to a  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>kidzrus</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone i am new here just saying hello to everyone, there is so much to read here i think it might take me a week to get through it all lol  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:32:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<dc:creator>marilyn</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hello 
<br />
I was on forum a while ago. was going to give up minding but changed my mind .]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:02:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hi, i'm new!</title>
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			<dc:creator>rainbowbrite</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[just wanted to say a big hello, my name is caroline and i have my registration visit on friday! arghhhh!
<br />

<br />
 <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:36:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>im new... hello all</title>
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			<dc:creator>voom</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[hi..... ive been nosing around before i posted anything! hope to make some new friends <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" longdesc="2" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:26:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>another new girl</title>
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			<dc:creator>cheeky</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi every1 im a Blackpool girl , been working with children and my own for 18 yrs and to help with ya maths im ova 40yrs old lol
<br />

<br />
hope to make new friends, learn a little and help a little too,
<br />

<br />
looking forward to &quot;talking&quot; with you all 
<br />
xxx]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:10:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hello old hand here!!!</title>
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			<dc:creator>archers</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi just found this site hope I will be able to offer some good advice!!!!  Looking forward to chatting  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Very Happy" longdesc="1" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:11:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ANOTHER NEW BOY &amp; GIRL.</title>
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			<dc:creator>Thelma &amp;amp; Stuart Bain</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,
<br />
our names are thelma and stuart. I have been child minding for 3 years now, stuart my hubby helps when he can.
<br />
I am looking a lot of guidance with all the new risk assessments needed, and how to fill them in.
<br />
regards Thelma.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:41:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>wooohoooo i'm back!!!!</title>
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			<dc:creator>happydayz</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi all, havent been on here for ages but look out, im back  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_exclaim.gif" alt="Exclamation" longdesc="16" /> 
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<br />
look forward to speakin to you all at some point and you oldies..... great talkin 2 u all on FB..... Manda n Susan remember friday 7pm FB ....Wine o'clock  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/lol.gif" alt="lol!" longdesc="61" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:16:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hello everyone - Kent cm here</title>
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			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi all
<br />

<br />
Im annie, 27, mum of 2, registered in feb and start minding monday. - 4 yr old girl before school thnen from lunch til 5.30 for 3 weeks then it will be before &amp; after school 
<br />
i will also have a 18month old on a thurs and a friday all day 
<br />

<br />
I have 2 house cats and an african land snail.
<br />
I am from kent]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:43:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Hello im new, would really like your help</title>
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			<dc:creator>shelleys stars</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi,
<br />

<br />
I have been minding for 6 months now all children in the EYFS age group however i am now going to be minding a 9 year old boy and wold like your help.  What do you have in place to record learning journey for this age group? Daily monitoring? etc
<br />

<br />
Thank You
<br />
x]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:20:02 GMT</pubDate>
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