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Been given £300 for EYFS resources!!!

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SillyMillysMummy · 17/01/2009 19:42

Has anyone else? My LA has just written to me regarding the EYFS capital funding grant. Each CM is able to order £300 of equiptment. Am ecstatic

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dmo · 29/01/2009 16:54

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tigersmum · 26/01/2009 14:40

Phone your Sure Start and ask them where your share is and if they dont know ask them for the number of the person who does. We should all be getting our fair share.

chloejessmeg · 23/01/2009 21:46

So if we haven't heard anything, is it worth phoning anybody? Or do we just assume we didn't get anything?

underpaidandoverworked · 23/01/2009 18:21

I rang my coordinator a few days ago to ask about this and I could almost hear her thinking 'Crap, who told her about this??'. Then she spluttered her way through some blah about how it will be spent on training but at the minute they're only giving it to nurseries and pre-schools - should we not all be treat the same given we all have to do the same job to the same legislation now?? Mentioned it to a couple of other cms today - no1 had heard of it - hmmm, wonder why??

no1childminder · 23/01/2009 15:35

thanks crackopen.... will look into that.

CrackopentheBaileys · 22/01/2009 19:10

no1childminder I got a letter in the post. The deadline for emailing them is 23.01.09.

The email add is [email protected]

Enter Music Box Collection into the subject bar, and include in your email your name, reg num and phone number. They sent me maps of where to collect from so you may want to ask for a copy?

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SillyMillysMummy · 22/01/2009 17:27

do you have chilminder co ordinators pink chick? or would be down to your local cis

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PinkChick · 22/01/2009 16:10

who do icall then?, im in teeside?, do iringcouncil?, childcare plus who!???..i needanew space barasyou can see! LOL

BradfordMum · 22/01/2009 16:06

From what Ive been told, Bradford was allocated 7.7 million.

no1childminder · 22/01/2009 15:56

Elliea123 - im in surrey too but havent heard anything bout free musical instruments. is there a contact num or anything??

CrackopentheBaileys · 22/01/2009 15:23

I have just enquired to my LA, apparently we are in an 'affluent area' so they didn't get as much from the gvt as some other areas. They are using theirs for EYFS training mostly, and we are all gettikng a music set, book set and 'goody bag'. All sounds fair on their part, but not so fair on the gvt's part. Who's to say that I'm affluent? I wouldn't be working if I was

nomoreamover · 21/01/2009 15:32

this is amazing! interesting what they keep quiet isn't it......

tigersmum · 21/01/2009 15:02

Every authority has been given money from the capital grant. Each authority got different amounts and it is to be used on specific items, for instance, laptops, digital cameras, copiers, scanners, musical instruments, books and help extending outdoor provision. This grant is available for the next 3 years starting last April.It is to be shared between Nurseries, playgroups and childminders, if you have not had your fair share yet get onto your Sure Start who can point you in the direction of the person reponsible for giving it out and then demand your share.My authority have not given a bean out yet but I will get my fair share or there will be trouble.

CrackopentheBaileys · 20/01/2009 12:43

bradford Mum, who on earth do you apply to for £2500, and what are the criteria? I could do with a crate of malibu and some new jewellery boost of toys in the playroom

coolj · 18/01/2009 21:22

Bumping for SMM reply

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SillyMillysMummy · 18/01/2009 11:06

at bradfordmum

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BradfordMum · 18/01/2009 10:43

We've been able to apply for £2500 now, and the chance in April to apply for larger amounts for extensions etc. I am planning o. Converting the garage to a playroom with seperate entrance so my home will become home again.

SammyK · 18/01/2009 09:50

God I could so do with a cash injection! Our LA and CM network seem to be hiding in their cupboards since last september.

coolj · 18/01/2009 09:44

Ive not heard about this either. Where are you based SillyMillysMummy.

foxytocin · 18/01/2009 09:42

Fabric! i also have a 3yo and she does imiginative play with fabric.

foxytocin · 18/01/2009 09:40

i have CATted you sillymillysmummy

Elliea123 · 18/01/2009 09:28

Does anyone know if all CM's will be getting this? I am in Surrey and haven't heard anything about it, just had a letter to go and collect a free box of musical instruments.

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SillyMillysMummy · 17/01/2009 19:57

I was a little shocked after having a quick read through of their expectations list thingy, all sounded right to be fair but at the end of the day these are our homes. For example a seperate reading area, clearly defined with shelves for treasure baskets and books. Dont get me wrong, In my main 'toy' room It is full of toys, large shelves with books and tubs for toys, a couple of beanbags etc, but even in my fairly large room, I cant see where i would kind of split it off without taking away all the floor space iykiwm

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mumlove · 17/01/2009 19:53

Poole

mumlove · 17/01/2009 19:52

Yes, the council are funding them.
Also a years internet access through a moblie connextion and a limited download. But they are only to be use for childminding.