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charleyfarley
07-10-2008, 08:48 PM
I received a letter from Early Years today complete with short form asking my name, address etc but it was offering Free Resources of either a Digital camera and Printer OR Digital Blue Movie Maker OR MP3 Recorder/Player.

All I need to do is fill in the form and say how the resources will benefit my setting.

Just wondering if anyone else received this letter or if it is just a Staffordshire thing?

Carol xx

sarah707
07-10-2008, 08:50 PM
Nothing here :(

carolinel
07-10-2008, 08:59 PM
i'm staffordshire too but I haven't received anything.:(

Pipsqueak
07-10-2008, 09:03 PM
I received a letter from Early Years today complete with short form asking my name, address etc but it was offering Free Resources of either a Digital camera and Printer OR Digital Blue Movie Maker OR MP3 Recorder/Player.

All I need to do is fill in the form and say how the resources will benefit my setting.

Just wondering if anyone else received this letter or if it is just a Staffordshire thing?

Carol xx


BLue Movies????:eek: :eek: I know our job descriptions are varied but thats going to extremes methinks.... :D :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

ps no I haven't had a letter

nell57
07-10-2008, 09:04 PM
Hi Carol

could it be something to do with the Capital grant thing. I've not seen anything official on paper yet, but listening to my DO it sounds like that's how we apply for things in Stoke

Helen

miffy
07-10-2008, 09:07 PM
Nothing here either :rolleyes:

miffy xx

son77
07-10-2008, 09:13 PM
Yes I got mine too and alread sent it off :D

I think it is a Staffs thing.

I do keep wondering what is the catch though!

charleyfarley
07-10-2008, 09:22 PM
Hi Carol

could it be something to do with the Capital grant thing. I've not seen anything official on paper yet, but listening to my DO it sounds like that's how we apply for things in Stoke

Helen

What it says on the letter is it's from Children & Lifelong Learning Directorate Early Years.

The money is from the Government to Local Authorities to support EYFS.

If no one else has had this then maybe I'll stand a chance in getting a freebie:D

Carol xx

charleyfarley
07-10-2008, 09:25 PM
Yes I got mine too and alread sent it off :D

I think it is a Staffs thing.

I do keep wondering what is the catch though!

What did you ask for?

What is a Digital Blue Movie Maker? Meant to google it but haven't had chance yet :D

Carol xx

son77
07-10-2008, 09:29 PM
I went for the camera and printer.

Didnt really think i'd get much use out of the others.

Fingers crossed we'll get it and ASAP!

angeldelight
07-10-2008, 09:39 PM
Yes I had it also

Digital Blue Movie Maker - thats a bit dodgy for Ofsted

:laughing: :laughing:

Angel xx

charleyfarley
07-10-2008, 09:43 PM
Yes I had it also

Digital Blue Movie Maker - thats a bit dodgy for Ofsted

:laughing: :laughing:

Angel xx


That's what we said too :laughing: :laughing:

Carol xx

cher25
07-10-2008, 10:46 PM
Never heard a thing about it up here. :( Could do with someone else paying for a camera, then the memory stick. Hmmm and maybe the cost of printing.
Anything free would do me! Although i'd want the lot, im greedy!lol

Mollymop
08-10-2008, 06:26 AM
I haven't heard anything either. I could do with a new digi camera, so I hope I get the letter:D

Tatia
08-10-2008, 07:16 AM
Probably a little pot of money they've gotten to support delivery of ICT. I got a free Easi-Speak microphone a few weeks ago for the same reason. It's really cool! Hope you get your new resources!

What's a blue movie? Must be an anglicism as I'm not familiar with the reference? I'm guessing either porn or snuff.:eek:

Pedagog
08-10-2008, 07:46 AM
Here you go
digital blue/ (http://www.digitalblue.org.uk/)

patevans
08-10-2008, 08:04 AM
I received a letter from Early Years today complete with short form asking my name, address etc but it was offering Free Resources of either a Digital camera and Printer OR Digital Blue Movie Maker OR MP3 Recorder/Player.

All I need to do is fill in the form and say how the resources will benefit my setting.

Just wondering if anyone else received this letter or if it is just a Staffordshire thing?

Carol xx

I got it too but am stuck on what to write down as to how it will benefit my setting etc - not good with words!! :panic:

charleyfarley
08-10-2008, 09:54 AM
Here you go
digital blue/ (http://www.digitalblue.org.uk/)

Thanks for that, just had a look £95 :eek: Don't think I'll be buying one but if I have the chance for a free one, I won't say no.

Just got to work out what to say now.:rolleyes:

Carol xx

charleyfarley
08-10-2008, 09:55 AM
I got it too but am stuck on what to write down as to how it will benefit my setting etc - not good with words!! :panic:

I'm the same Louise, good luck with getting one

Carol xx

Pedagog
08-10-2008, 10:11 AM
How about this.

That the camera would allow you to develop your observations and allow children in your care to develope ICT and media skills.

Andrea08
08-10-2008, 10:41 AM
hi we in Blackpool who attended training on EYFS OBS ETC got a free yes FREE camera, and yes its GR8 for obs, and to put pics in the child's diarys etc

i dont know how i managed before i got it?

also our EYTEAM are looking at other resources who knows what ill get next whooo its like christmas lol:jump for joy:

nell57
08-10-2008, 12:16 PM
Have you decided what you're going for yet Carol? How exciting shopping for things without feeling guilty:D

Helen

charleyfarley
08-10-2008, 12:27 PM
Yeh, I just need to decide which thing to go for Helen .

Hubby said the camera and printer but we already have several of the things, decisions :rolleyes:

Carol xx

teacake2
08-10-2008, 03:19 PM
Yes I am in Staffordshire, I am not sure what to put in for yet though, I think I am too old for the blue movies, but still you never know!!!
Teacake2

Monkey1
08-10-2008, 06:03 PM
Not heard anything here either. Still waiting for a response on my request for childrens seating from an inclusion grant!

carolinel
08-10-2008, 06:18 PM
THIS IS NOT FAIR. (AND YES I AM SHOUTING) I AM IN STAFFS AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING.:crying: :crying: :crying:

patevans
08-10-2008, 06:23 PM
Are we actually going to get the items or is there only so many that will get?

charleyfarley
08-10-2008, 06:36 PM
At first I thought we'd all get something, as I skimmed read it :blush: Have a habit of doing that.

Think they just pick so many for each item so our answer needs to be good

Carol xx

buildingblocks
08-10-2008, 08:20 PM
What it says on the letter is it's from Children & Lifelong Learning Directorate Early Years.

The money is from the Government to Local Authorities to support EYFS.

If no one else has had this then maybe I'll stand a chance in getting a freebie:D

Carol xx

guessing we won't be offered anything then

carolinel
12-10-2008, 12:28 PM
yay - I got the letter!!!!

Don't know what to go for yet though. going to see if i can find out the type of printer - i wouldn't want it if it's one of those that the ink cartridges cost more than the printer!

Heaven Scent
12-10-2008, 01:51 PM
No I got nothing - the playgroups round here all got £8,000-£10,000 grant to buy new equipment one I know of bought new carpets and another is replacing all their existing large equipment e.g book shelves, tables, chairs, playhouse and climbing frame with more of the same and I bought a climbing frame from them which is in fab condition and am waiting for a book shelf to become free - parents are buying tables and chairs and one parent got the playhouse - its just not fair that childminders here have been given absolutely nothing because we are restricted by numbers and therefore have much less money in the pot to buy all the necessary equipment we are required to have - again we are at the bottom of the heap - no wonder some parents treat us like something nasty that has got stuck to the sole of their shoes.

charleyfarley
12-10-2008, 03:12 PM
yay - I got the letter!!!!

Don't know what to go for yet though. going to see if i can find out the type of printer - i wouldn't want it if it's one of those that the ink cartridges cost more than the printer!

:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

I still haven't sent mine back :panic:

Carol xx

shellib
12-10-2008, 04:45 PM
No i didnt recieve one...Good luck with it though!

:)

carolinel
09-12-2008, 07:33 PM
oooh, got a phonecall yesterday to say mine is ready to be collected.

i'm going in the morning to the childrens centre to collect it - i went for the camera and printer in the end.

will let you know if it's any good!!!!

sammy
09-12-2008, 07:40 PM
im in surrey and i got my letter about a month ago asking if i wanted a:


laptop

digital camera

photo printer

and scanner

i said yes to all of it, even though i have my own stuff, i would prefer to have it seperate from all mine.

This is through the EYFS capital grant, so sounds really good.

We have to go on a course to show us how to use it first.

carolinel
09-12-2008, 07:43 PM
im in surrey and i got my letter about a month ago asking if i wanted a:


laptop

digital camera

photo printer

and scanner

i said yes to all of it, even though i have my own stuff, i would prefer to have it seperate from all mine.

This is through the EYFS capital grant, so sounds really good.

We have to go on a course to show us how to use it first.


crikey - lucky you, wish we'd been offered all that! i'd happily go on a course if it meant i could have all that!

patevans
09-12-2008, 07:47 PM
oooh, got a phonecall yesterday to say mine is ready to be collected.

i'm going in the morning to the childrens centre to collect it - i went for the camera and printer in the end.

will let you know if it's any good!!!!

I couldn't get to my childrens centre yesterday so I cant have mine!! :crying:

jeanybeany
09-12-2008, 08:41 PM
I had this letter at the beginning of October for a digital camera/printer, blue movie maker (I know, my hubby thought this was very funny) and microphones, which I chose. I was granted this and should have gone to collect it last Weds but didn'y because of the snow. Going after xmas now. I'M IN Staffs too.

carolinel
10-12-2008, 12:39 PM
i'm really pleased with it........

http://www.morecomputers.com/extra.asp?pn=2503B047AA

it comes as a package.

only get enough ink and paper for 5 prints though, and memory card only holds 15.

teacake2
11-12-2008, 12:01 PM
Just got mine, searched the web and found a place that gives a good price on paper and cartridge package, but I think it could be quite expensive to use it a lot.
Teacake2

janiefear
11-12-2008, 12:38 PM
I went for the Digital Blue cus my daughter's been using them at school and said they were fab. Wasn't sent the Digital Blue but was sent a little camcorder - fab - really good quality - chuffed to bits.

Love Jane