View Full Version : Problems getting free stuff from websites?
Pauline
12-11-2008, 12:36 PM
Do you ever try to get items free that are offered in relation to education or childcare and are told that it is only available to schools or nurseries and childminders cannot apply?
It really annoys me, we are all working within EYFS so why can't childminders be treated the same?
I would like to do something about this and would like to compile a list of thoses sites that do not support childminders. So, if you can add them to this thread I will do my best to try to get things changed! :thumbsup:
Pedagog
12-11-2008, 12:52 PM
Great Idea.
yeah why shouldn't childminders get the same stuff as any other EYFS provider!
:thumbsup: go get them
angeldelight
12-11-2008, 12:58 PM
All the time
I do actually have a list somewhere because I was going to complain
Happy to let you do it though ha
Will have a look later when im less busy
Angel xx
Raggydolls
12-11-2008, 01:04 PM
they dont call her the boss for nothing, lol
be warned companies we are a force to be reckoned with!
leanne
xx
sarah707
12-11-2008, 02:19 PM
The Communication Cook book is only available to schools... I saw it when I was browsing the bt site earlier :(
mandy moo
13-11-2008, 12:55 PM
Did any thing happen with regard to morrisons and their Vouchers..cant find the thread..can we apply now?
Mandy
peabo_84
13-11-2008, 01:33 PM
Re: COMMUNICATION COOKBOOK
I received this free from "ican website" as a childminder
peabo_84
Pipsqueak
13-11-2008, 01:34 PM
Didn't Sainsbury mess around accepting minders and their vouchers?
Pauline
18-11-2008, 01:06 PM
Here you go Angel :)
miss mopple
18-11-2008, 01:10 PM
Sainsburys turned my application down
tashaleee
18-11-2008, 09:04 PM
Didn't Sainsbury mess around accepting minders and their vouchers?
Yes I had lengthy chats with Sainsburys and ended up quoting 'discrimination' at them - eventually they agreed that I could 'just this once' be accepted onto their scheme. At the end of the day Tescos accept childminders so therefore Sainsburys should as well.....
angeldelight
18-11-2008, 10:29 PM
Thanks Pauline
All the supermarkets will only let schools join in with their vouchers so maybe you could contact them?
There are a few useful resources on this site ( below )
I have tried to send off for them in the past but they are not available to " childminders "
You can print and download some of their resources but not all
http://www.btbetterworld.com/pg/developing_skills/free_resources/searchresults.ikml?f=333
This one pack looks really good
http://www.btbetterworld.com/pg/developing_skills/free_resources/The_People_Who_Help_Us_Classroom_Pack/home.ikml
It does not state that this is just free for schools - yet I tried it a few weeks ago and they said no to me
Angel xx
Pauline
19-11-2008, 07:49 AM
ok they are on my 'to-do' list, but don't hold your breath on getting a response :rolleyes:
Donkey
19-11-2008, 01:40 PM
Re: COMMUNICATION COOKBOOK
I received this free from "ican website" as a childminder
peabo_84
how did you order it?
peabo_84
20-11-2008, 09:53 AM
Hi Everyone
I would like to thank you for the link to the "BT COMMUNICATIONS" freebies
I sent off and received the Classroom pack of "People Who Help Us" which is really fantastic.
also the "Chatter Matters" pack and the "Chatter Matters DVD".
Also the "Learning To Talk DVD"
and "Muddles and Crystals at Home DVD"
Thanks again
peabo_84