PLAY GROUP IN ED

[minder]

I still can't understand what you're trying to say Pagoda - "But there is provision for childminders within the community".

What sort of provision? None in my area really except for an hour or two a week. What are we supposed to do then? I've been to (and been excluded from) groups in the past for being a childminder, so doing what Nanny Penny is doing is good news.

If you have the confidence and experience to set up a group then surely it's benefitting everybody?

[Fuschia]

Surely all groups are open to children and their carers, whoever that may be?

I think going out in the morning to a playgroup is good for children and imparts a nice rhythm to the day which us good for encouraging healthy eating and naps!

[Binnytot]

some are some arnt

one of the many good reasons i chose

a childminder and not a nursery after visiting may

was that the children are taken out every day by most dedicated childminders

its important that our littleones are interacting with the outside world

learnlng of the enviroment around them

my minder goes to lots of groups, libary, farms, musiums, as well as all care and activities

within a home inviroment

when i pick her up she's full of chat about her day most of the time wanting to stay more

they are aways comming up with more ideas for the children

THANKS NANNY PENNY AND TOYAN your both a treasure

[Pagoda]

I have no problems with the group being set up and like I said in my previous post I wish success for the furture.

I was just surprised that it was said that one of the reason was thier wasn't many activitie for childminders to do in the 1/2 terms/6 weeks

I also talked about having a good balance inside and outside of home and learning about your outside environment.

I know thier are somethings you cannot provide in the home and thats why you need to experience what is happening in the wider world.

[prm]

Sounds great, I would definitively be interested, especially if you are doing a session on Tuesdays! Look forward to hearing full details.

[pgnf]

Has this playgroup started?

[fergju]

sounds good I would be interested if you have sessions on Thursdays or Fridays

Thanks

[rgracieg]

Sounds brilliant something on Fridays would be fab!