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In my son's class while he has been in nursery, reception and year one, there has been one or two pupils leaving each year, usually in the Summer. In your case, you're waiting for 2 families not to take up their places offered... because they move or get a place at another school they prefer (or get into a private school) Your chances are quite good, i'd say.

Has anyone had one? I am bf 18m old twins, out of the blue I have two huge hard hot lumps, one all puss-y? have been on antibiotics for a few days, went to a and e last night, they wanted to admit me, but I couldn?t do that really?. as i cosleep and couldn?t leave my babies all night. I had IV antibiotics in casualty and came home with high dose penicillin, have to go tomorrow for an ultrasound and to discuss having it drained. Anyone have any experience?

I have a stretchy fleece coorie if you'd like to try it xx

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmhansrd/cm090303/halltext/90303h0008.htm

I kn ow it seems forever.. but a 6m old baby is still so tiny.. things WILL change, Really!

snowboarder Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Oh but the bottle was my solution to a normal > life, where we can go out! I spend most of my day > trying to get him to sleep and eat! We do come > home for feeds now as it's useless to even try > out. And last feed before bed is dark and > snuggly. Last night he woke on his own for a > 'dream feed' at 10.30, again at 1.30 for food, > 2.30 for cuddles, 3am for a chat, and 5.30 for > more food before getting up at 6.15! ARGH! I just > thought he might be less distracted with a bottle > - as you can feed and see what's going on. My > friends who bottle feed DO NOT HAVE THIS! I think you'll find it's his personality, he's probably more alert than your friends' babies... my DS1 was like that, and it still shows (he's very bright) He's found the best balance for him.. nose at the world all day, mummy time and milk in the night.. maybe compromise by going out in the morning, but go home for lunch and a rest?

The electric not comb you canb get from argos is very good

teachernet guidance for LAs: http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/schoolfunding/Resources/pupilprojectionguide/localauthoritylevel/

Southwark planning: http://www.teachers.gov.uk/_doc/8941/Southwark%20template.pdf This is a bit old. I asked for a copy of the school Organisation Plan 2009 onwards, but apparently it's not agreed yet (can this be true?!)

This report has info about the increase in children born: http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/London%20Councils/6.Primaryschoolsfunding.doc. and methodologies: http://www.teachers.gov.uk/_doc/9159/Appendix%20L%20-%20Pupil%20Number%20Forecasting%20in%20London%20-%20Case%20for%20Pan-London%20Forecasting%20System.pdf From Hansard: Primary Education: Admissions Mr. Laws: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many children in each local authority have not been allocated a place at a primary school for September 2009; and if he will make a statement. [261603] Sarah McCarthy-Fry: The Department does not collect data on offers of primary school places or on the number of unplaced children. Local authorities are under a duty to make sure that every child of compulsory school age has a suitable school place. Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what account (a) his Department and (b) local education authorities in Greater London took of the effect of (i) the birth rate and (ii) Greater London Authority forecasts of the number of children entering primary education in (A) 2000 and (B) 2005 when determining policy on the provision; by what plans he has to take account of the demand for primary school places following changes in the birth rate in (1) 2009, (2) 2012 and (3) 2015; and if he will make a statement. [262552] Sarah McCarthy-Fry: In reply to part (a) of your question, when determining policy on the provision of school places, the Department took no direct account of the birth rate or of GLA forecasts of the number of children entering primary education in 2000, 2005 or 2009. Local authorities are responsible for planning provision for their areas. The Department allocates basic need capital to enable authorities to fund new places in response to pupil number growth. To ensure that local authorities can plan strategically, funding is fixed for three years at the beginning of each spending review period (the current period runs from April 2008 to March 2011). In determining basic need allocations, the Department uses local authorities? own pupil number forecasts, expecting authorities themselves to take account of local factors that will influence future pupil numbers such as birth rate, new housing and population migration. The Department relies on the accuracy of local authority forecasts as it does not hold back funds to allow for future changes. 11 Mar 2009 : Column 560W In reply to part (b) of your question, the Department does not collect information on the extent to which local education authorities in Greater London take account of the birth rate and GLA forecasts of the number of children entering primary education. All basic need resources for 2008-09 to 2010-11 have been allocated. However, the Department is reviewing emerging pupil number trends to inform the spending review period 2011-12 onwards and will consider whether to continue allocating all basic need funding at the beginning of a new CSR period. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmhansrd/cm090311/text/90311w0034.htm Note from that last extract, and GLA reports I posted to the forum previosuly... the govt has retained no funds to pass to LAs who need additional capital funding prior to 2011 (and those funds will be subject to cuts in govt spending, I'm sure!)

Good article: http://kellymom.com/babyconcerns/distractible-baby.html

It's distraction... and the night feeding sounds quite normal and very logical solution from his point of view, get you when it's quie and dark (and prolactin levels are high) Mammals are dsigned to feed their young when quiet in the nest! I agree with the advice about working really hard on the evening feed in a drak room, and offering a dream feed. Can you also take every chance you can to feed at home in a quiet place... maybe have a bit of a "babymoon" at home for a few days? Lack of feeding/lack of naps is a bit of a downward spiral, eh? I don't think a bottle will help you.... I'd keep on offering food to play with (BLW) and say to yourself "This too will pass!" The time will come when you'll look back with nostalgia on those sleepy night feeds when you were the centre of his universe!

sillywoman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > . . .and what do yellow-ish and blue-ish mixed > together make??? . . . That was my thinking...

i think it's normal.. mine is often yellowish, or pale blue... foremilk can be blueish, hind milk yellow

Haven't been to the bookstart though my babies go to the creche. We could give it a go...

Anyone fancy 1`0.30 busybees followed by (an early!) lunch?

PS, I think with phonetics the "C" in circus and the "S" in snake are actually the same sound, that's the whole point of phonics!!

When son no 1 leartn phonics I felt a bit at sea... as I don't know the phonetci sounds.. for eg if you say "t" you're supposed to sort of swallow the sound, saying the t as it is in "i-t" more than as it is in "Te-n"...but it didn't seem to do hom any harm... we just read proper books with him and did jolly phonics at school and learned to read after 6 weeks in reception. You can buy jolly phonics cds and dvds. Suggest you learn the syastem yourseld, if you want to be able to help. http://www.jollylearning.co.uk/jp.htm

Heber was 600m I thought... for reception anyway

WEll we moved further away,since our son started at Heber. But Mr F takes him each morning on the bus, I collect him by car (with the twins in tow, don't get me started about trying to get a double buggy on a bus!) but I would never, ever park on a zig zag or obstruct traffic. eeven when I was 37w pregnant with twins I still parked nearby and walked (staggered!) to the school...

star13uk Wrote: The Metropolitan Police > Traffic Wardens (black and yellow) and then the > Traffic PCSO'S - who both enforce Red Routes (and > have a couple of Met tickets like "Unnecessary > Obstruction" and three FPN?s (3 points on your > licence) offences - zig zags, dangerous position > and double white lines. Wwell I wish more people would get ticketed when they park on the zigzags outdside Heber! I hae mailed the police and the council about this.

This happens outside Heber as well. The police do attend at times. The tarffic wardens rarely do. I have a feeling the yellow zig zags aren't actually enforceable.

I loved my births, inc the twin one. I'd do it again in a flash. It was painful, but just totally amazing. The intense emotions and sensations are just incomparable.

When my pink twin was really ill in january, and didn't sleep for a week... I spent nearly every night dozing in my chair, rocking her. I have kept it just for future illness!!!

redjam, that's true. But the three things i bought for the twins were: double buggy (new) feeding chair (via edf) swing (via edf) and all 3 have been absolute necessities. But i bought hardly anything else!!!!!