Ooh, very brave of you aethel; I've phoned a school before to complain about the behaviour of kids, and yours is a far more constructive and caring thing! It gets on my wick actually, the way people think they can behave in cars...don't get me started on people who use their mobile whilst driving, and it's the same sort of thing.
Remote learning is grand, but the things I'd consider Hop are:
- What qualifications do the people who are doing the job you'd like to be promoted into have?
- Have you taken advice internally/with a senior bod about what they'd actually look for in people they promote?
- What sort of intake is it on the course, ie is it all first-time post grads or established professionals?
- What do their graduates go on to do?
- Do you feel you're disciplined enough/have enough time/have enough support to do an MA?
It's difficult enough doing it when you're childless, so it would be pretty tough and eat up all your weekends. However, I'd always say it's worth it, and if you can afford to do it, just simply for the joy of learning.
Hope you're home safely now mopsy, can you nap on the train?
By the way, thanks for the ELC tips folks- my Mum couldn't get the discount, but she'll definitely get him the water table given the glowing reviews from everyone 
Not too bad here, DS less snotty so slept better. DP is insisting we get some nursery photos, even if they are bad, so off goes £20. He's taken his ball obsession to new hights lows? by not only taking it to bed with him at nursery, but holding onto it and not letting go, "even when he was deeply asleep" 
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Suddenly heard about two very senior people leaving at work, so it's going to be an interesting few weeks.....