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I need advise about advertising/marketing/leaflets & how to write proper english?

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Katymac · 07/06/2007 21:35

OK - I am advertising my childminding

I have chosen a nice stiff A$ pale green card, I am going to fold it in half to make a card shape

Then I am going to print stuff on it

I am printing up t-shirst for me, DH & DD to wear - no-one will look at me but DD is gorgeous & DH is a tall Jamaican - which is unusual in rural Norfolk

We are going to wander round the farmers market & village fete on Saturday hoping to give out these leaflet/booklet thingie

Does this have any chance of working?

Also if I print what I am putting in it will someone proof it form me & kinda convert it into english?

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Katymac · 07/06/2007 22:20

So I have lost two paras under the network stuff

Do I need all the food stuff?

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Katymac · 07/06/2007 22:23

Sleepycat

Massive help vs 1 speling mistake

No Problem (someone else got it)

PinkMartini - thanks - you just cna't get the help these days

BTW everyone - your cheques will be in the post......

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sleepycat · 07/06/2007 22:25

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Katymac · 07/06/2007 22:28

What info have I missed?

Whatelse would parents like to know

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sleepycat · 07/06/2007 22:32

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Katymac · 07/06/2007 22:34

It's so hard doing this - I find it difficult to anticipate the imformation parents need

I haven't put any photos in as I am using green card I thought it would look a bit odd

I worry that it will be too long and people won't read it or that it would be too short and I will miss the info that a parent would need

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Katymac · 07/06/2007 22:35

It's at about 13pts which isn't too small is it?

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sleepycat · 07/06/2007 22:36

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Katymac · 07/06/2007 22:39

Thanks everso much

I really appreciate you hard work (honest)

Thanks

I think I'll look at it tomorrow too (fresh eyes & all that)

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Katymac · 07/06/2007 23:05

Is it worth putting in my fees etc

Like this

As Walnut Corner has become more well known and popular, we have had to introduce some standard sessions when arranging times for new children.

We are open between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm and charge as below. Please be aware that there are no additional charges for meals.

These are:

8am until 12noon Fee £14.00
1pm until 5pm Fee £14.00
Six hours including lunch Fee £21.00
(e.g. 8am until 2pm, 9.30am until 3.30pm or 10am until 4pm)
Or over 6.5 hours at any time Fee £3.30 per hour
(Including a slight discount)
Fees are due monthly and paid into the bank by direct transfer

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Katymac · 08/06/2007 09:10

Bump for the morning peeps

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Katymac · 08/06/2007 09:44

Is this a bit harsh?

It is very important to us that children are happy and enjoy their food. We do expect that children try to eat the main meal before allowing dessert. While we prioritise table manners as far as possible, mealtimes are a hugely enjoyable time for the children.

Is this better?

It is very important to us that children are happy and enjoy their food. We encourage children to eat the main meal before serving dessert. While we prioritise table manners as far as possible, mealtimes are a hugely enjoyable time for the children.

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PinkMartini · 08/06/2007 10:14

Hi Katy, I think the second one is better.

PinkMartini · 08/06/2007 10:15

And you should probably say "payable by bank transfer or direct debit." Sorry reading backwards!!

PinkMartini · 08/06/2007 10:16

No glamour really. Sadly. Off to Ocean's 13 at the weekend - I will get my glamour by proxy from Brad pitt and George Clooney {grin]

Katymac · 08/06/2007 10:20

Mmm that is better - I have changed DD to SO cos I don't do DD

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PinkMartini · 08/06/2007 10:28

So can you cut and paste the whole thing for us? Order is quite important too - the sentences need to flow. {getting into this now!}

Katymac · 08/06/2007 10:36

Not really there are text boxes and stuff

If you CAT me I'll send you one

But I'll give it a go

  • Full-time and Part-time Childminding
  • Before & After School Care
  • School Holidays
  • Occasional Childminding
  • Able to meet your child?s individual needs

It is our intention that all children at Walnut Corner are cuddled, loved and allowed to grow and learn through play. We aim to put into practice the framework of ?Birth to Three Matters? because it encompasses all of our core values at Walnut Corner. Katymac runs Walnut Corner with a team of registered childminders, working together to provide high quality childcare in a home environment.

We encourage a calm, relaxed atmosphere for our children, emphasise the social aspect of mealtime and recognise the importance of a healthy diet. Free-play and structured-play are both part of our daily activities along with music, dancing and outdoor action!

Environment - Our childminding area consists of a large playroom, a smaller quiet room, a child sized downstairs cloakroom and kitchen/ dining facilities. We also have a large garden with lots of outdoor toys. Indoors we provide a variety of toys, books, games and activities for babies and children from birth through to 14 years. We enjoy reading and making music together and we schedule lots of fun things like dressing-up, tea-parties and storytime.

Great Yarmouth Childminding Network - Katymac, DH and BF are all members of the Great Yarmouth Childminding Network. The Network has achieved a Kitemark Quality Standard; Children Come First. This provides the reassurance that parents need, as network childminders are regularly and independently checked and monitored.

Food & Eating - We are very careful about the food that the children eat whilst in our care; artificial additives and convenience foods are minimised. We offer an excellent and varied range of wholesome foods during all mealtimes.
We bake our own bread daily and often bake cakes or biscuits.

Fresh water is available all day, with diluted
fruit juices, milk or water being offered at mealtimes. We have a snack mid morning:
fruit, cake or a biscuit. We always serve a minimum of 5 servings of fruit or vegetables each day.

It is very important to us that children are happy and enjoy their food. We encourage children to eat the main meal before serving dessert. While we prioritise table manners as far as possible, mealtimes are a hugely enjoyable time for the children.

We provide a menu each month and if your child is unhappy with the menu or at mealtimes please let us know so that we can arrange suitable alternatives. Often it is as easy as changing a dish, excluding an ingredient or offering a different drinking cup, which will better, reflect your home and make your child happier.

If your child has any allergies, religious or social food preferences we will cater to their personal needs. It must be pointed out that with a large Walnut tree in our back garden; we are not a suitable setting for any children with nut allergies.

Childminding@Walnut Corner can currently collect from XX First School & Nursery, YY and ZZ Primary School.

As Walnut Corner has become more well known and popular, we have had to introduce some standard sessions when arranging times for new children.

We are open between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm and charge as below. Please be aware that there are no additional charges for meals.

These are:

8am until 12noon Fee £14.00
1pm until 5pm Fee £14.00
Six hours including lunch/dinner Fee £21.00
(e.g. 8am until 2pm, 9.30am until 3.30pm or 10am until 4pm)
Or over 6.5 hours at any time (per hour) Fee £3.30

Fees are due monthly and payable by bank transfer or standing order.

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Katymac · 08/06/2007 11:30

I sent it

What do you think?

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PinkMartini · 08/06/2007 12:08

I got it but I can't open it. Sorry.
Will have another read through below.

Enid · 08/06/2007 12:11

take out 'it is our intention'

you dont need it and it sounds wishy washy

Enid · 08/06/2007 12:12

make the third sentene the second.

Katymac · 08/06/2007 12:12

Really - I was thinking of having that as our "mission statement"

Whatelse could I put?

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Katymac · 08/06/2007 12:14

Enid - like this?

It is our intention that all children at Walnut Corner are cuddled, loved and allowed to grow and learn through play. We aim to put into practice the framework of ?Birth to Three Matters? because it encompasses all of our core values at Walnut Corner.

We encourage a calm, relaxed atmosphere for our children, emphasise the social aspect of mealtime and recognise the importance of a healthy diet. Free-play and structured-play are both part of our daily activities along with music, dancing and outdoor action!

Kate runs Walnut Corner with a team of registered childminders, working together to provide high quality childcare in a home environment.

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