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BeccaL Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Last year we accepted places in both (4th choice) > and only rejected the lewisham place when we were > given a place in the goodrich bulge class. Agree > not fair on others wanting that place but we were > allowed to so we did. THis year is the first year of the common application process though, isn't it?

They like to guarantee a minimum of 3 terms in nursery, so you would normally be offered a place on the term they are "rising 4" .. but they could attend for up to 5 terms if there is space. That's not likely though, in this area.

James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Fully refurbished pool. Slightly reduced length > from previous 27.5m to 25m allowing the corner > that you could'nt walk around to actually > walkaround. No more changing cublices beside the > pool so more space around the pool. Viewing area. > Proper changing rooms Cafe. Insulated roof and > other walls etc. Lots energy efficient feasures. > New plant. New dance studios. THEN the gym gets > refurbished. Does any of that include a soft play area or any facilities for toddlers? By new plant you mean new engineering equipment etc as opposed to a new yucca or something? :-)

dan4courtz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Can i jump in and ask a question too (sorry > Ludoscotts) > > but if you were wanting your little one to go to a > school nursery, when would you expect them to get > a place. > > My son will be 3 on the 1st of October, should he > get in in the January 2011 intake? More likely Sept 2011. But you apply to the school when they are two, and they can take any three year old off the list (in age order) if a place comes up

Fliss Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm in the same situation as nunheadmum. Have > been offered a place in Lewisham (our last choice, > but at least it was a choice) who want us to > accept or decline by 4 May. I was hoping we might > still be offered our first choice (in Southwark) > but I phoned Southwark Admissions to ask if we > could be offered a place in a Southwark school as > well, and was told no, you only get offered one > place - mind you the guy I spoke to had to put me > on hold twice while he sourced that information, > so I don't really know if it's correct. Lewisham Admissions booklet just says " If you accept an offer of a place in another borough, please advise Lewisham Admissions Team in writing." So it doesn't look they mind you continuing with the admissions process elsewhere up until you get an offer (or not) Southwark's booklet says "Your offer of a primary school will remain available unless we are informed by you in writing of any alternative suitable arrangement for education that has been made for your child" Prior to the Common Application Form it would have been quite easy to hold on to an offer frpm one LEA while waiting for the other. But I don't know if under the new onlone process, if you accept a Lewisham Place, will it delete you from the system with regards to your Southwark application? Totally nonsense if that is the case!!

Fliss Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm in the same situation as nunheadmum. Have > been offered a place in Lewisham (our last choice, > but at least it was a choice) who want us to > accept or decline by 4 May. I was hoping we might > still be offered our first choice (in Southwark) > but I phoned Southwark Admissions to ask if we > could be offered a place in a Southwark school as > well, and was told no, you only get offered one > place Really?!! That is AWFUL if it's true... you will have to give up the chance of a Lewisham place in the hope that Southwark will come good. Makes Southwark's decision to delay their offers look thoroughly negligent.

What is happening with the pools? I can't find any info now on the Southwark site. I don't suppose we're getting a baby pool? But maybe there will be a little softplay?!

prdarling Wrote: > > I guess for a child starting in Sept 2011 or Jan > 2012 (any child born 01/09/06 - 31/08/07) you will > need to apply by Jan 2011 > > > Does that make sense??! Yes. Btw, the govt has recommended from Sept 2011 a single point of entry (ie no Jan intake) I haven't seen anything about whether Southwark is complying with this

prdarling Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Have you seen the numbers though - it's mental > 340 applications for 90 places at Fairlawn but > that's with 30 additional places (a bulge class??) > so it would have been 340 for 60 places. They will not all be first choices though, that includes parents who chose other schools further up the preference list

toast Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi > > Had some feedback and looks like they have done > LOTS!! who has done lots of what?

If you were applying now for reception for Sept you would be too late, apps were in January and the results will be out shortly. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200172/school_admissions/1209/nursery_and_primary_school_admissions

theflorence Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There is always us if you don't mind getting on a > bus! We have our brand new self contained kids > play room - ideal for toddlers, open every day. > 25% discount on food for mums mon to fri, if you > come in and ask about becoming a member of our > (free) "mum's the word" group. > > Apologies for hijacking the thread with a bit of > shameful self publicity... Have you got parking?

A minder is more like ?40/?45 per day than ?50, in my experience.

http://www.bromleymytime.org.uk/buzz-one-oclock-club.html

CP One o'clock club, though it's not free. Brilliat, and easy to park

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > If I don't get a proper response to my letter and > if things don't improve I am going to copy the > letter to Co-Op HQ because I think it's a real > wasted opportunity. I wouldn't hold your breath, I have twice done exactly that about the Coop store on Forest Hill Rd and after (chasing to get even as far as) an acknowledgement of my mail... I never got a substantive response.

The magnolia and the plough both have plenty of highchairs and outside space

You can use cows milk in cooking, (unless you're particularly worried about allergies) but don't give it as a main drink until 1 year. Re packed lunches - stuff like breadsticks, rice cakes, little sandwiches (philly or cheese or egg or tuna) or pitta to dip in Hummous Chopped cucumber, baby tomatoes Fruit

I don't think I would go back, having got so far. But I'd have a look at the No Cry Sleep Solution and try to introduce some other sleep cues/props for her to use during the night. GL! x

Horniman cafe does good fod for toddlers too

Yes, Jacks is best for behaviour

My SIL (from ED and thos forum) was in Love the House You're In...

There is a creche called piplings may do afternoons

Smiler Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you work on Mondays, working time rules mean > that you end up losing some of your annual leave. > At most places, bank holidays, which fall on > Mondays, are compulsory days off. The difference > between your pro-rata entitlement to bank holidays > (which won't cover all of the Mondays) and the > total bank holidays is taken from your annual > leave entitlement. > > Conversely, having Monday as your non-working day > means that you get extra annual leave, since you > can't take the Mondays, so your pro-rata > entitlement for bank holidays is added to your > annual leave. In my job, the policy for part timers is always to calculate the annual entitlement to annual leave plus bank hols then to prorata it and then those who work part time take theitr annual elave and bank hols from the days they receive.

I might be up for venturing out in the afternoon, if it's sunny. D Pk or Horniman sandpit... 2.30 onwards