Nursery World Conference - We should be very proud of Sarah [Archive]

Pauline

13-06-2009, 01:19 PM

manjay

13-06-2009, 01:22 PM

Sarah won't blow her own trumpet and tell you about this so I want to do it on her behalf.

She has been asked to be a speaker at the Nursery World Conference in Birmingham on 30th September 2009!

I think it is a measure of Sarah's knowledge of EYFS to have been chosen for this role.

Rather her than me though, I couldn't stand up and speak in front of ten people let alone hundreds! :laughing:

I had thought about spilling the beans but knew she would kill me! Glad you have Pauline:thumbsup:

Good for you Sarah. But you know I think you are great anyway:D

Pauline

13-06-2009, 01:28 PM

I had thought about spilling the beans but knew she would kill me! Glad you have Pauline:thumbsup:

Good for you Sarah. But you know I think you are great anyway:D

She daren't kill me :laughing:

ORKSIE

13-06-2009, 01:58 PM

Thats fantastic!
As Pauline said, Rather her than me.
You must be very proud:thumbsup:

TheBTeam

13-06-2009, 01:58 PM

Thanks Pauline for letting us know, well done to you Sarah, it is a shame when we don't feel we can blow our own trumpets. I think it is excellent you should feel so proud, what an achievement to be asked.

Enjoy yourself!:thumbsup:

Twinkles

13-06-2009, 02:10 PM

Wow Sarah ! well done. Hope it all goes well and you enjoy the day.
It's thanks to all your hard work that we as childminders will get a voice. Good on ya :thumbsup:

georgie456

13-06-2009, 02:17 PM

Wow well done Sarah :clapping: :clapping:

This makes me feel even more lucky that we have you on this forum!!!! You are the oracle!!!! :clapping: :clapping:

Chatterbox Childcare

13-06-2009, 02:30 PM

Well now the cat is out of the bag.

Hope the speech is going well.

elaineg

13-06-2009, 02:31 PM

Well done Sarah, your knowledge has helped me out loads.

love Elaine XX

RedDragon

13-06-2009, 02:33 PM

:clapping:

Clever girl

Zoomie

13-06-2009, 02:37 PM

Congratulations Sarah

:cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:

Your knowledge has helped me no end. You are obviously a giver rather than a taker, which is why you are so happy to help others out.

So here is a massive THANK YOU, from me and I am sure many others too.

wendywu

13-06-2009, 02:55 PM

You must be very very proud Sarah. And very brave.

It just shows that hard work can be reconginised:clapping:

huggableshelly

13-06-2009, 02:58 PM

oh wow ... i'm so proud of you xxxx

wellybelly

13-06-2009, 03:06 PM

Sarah won't blow her own trumpet and tell you about this so I want to do it on her behalf.

She has been asked to be a speaker at the Nursery World Conference in Birmingham on 30th September 2009!

I think it is a measure of Sarah's knowledge of EYFS to have been chosen for this role.

Rather her than me though, I couldn't stand up and speak in front of ten people let alone hundreds! :laughing:

OMG thats fantastic Sarah, well done you! I cant think of anyone better than Sarah to represent the childminding proffesion. If it wasnt for her advice on here and her e-books, I don't beleive I would have got my Outstanding grade or got my head around the eyfs. She truley is a credit to what we do.

littletreasures

13-06-2009, 03:53 PM

Well done Sarah, you deserve the recognition.

You have helped me out loads with your e-books xx

tulip0803

13-06-2009, 04:22 PM

Well DOne:clapping: :clapping:

mayberry

13-06-2009, 04:40 PM

You are fantastic, :clapping: Glad its not me :panic: all the best

Dawn xxxx

Trouble

13-06-2009, 04:40 PM

I cant think of anyone better:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

well done

xx

haribo

13-06-2009, 04:57 PM

i agree we should be proud - and YOU should be proud sarah well done :clapping: and i for one feel very lucky to have the benefit of your wisdom on here !:thumbsup: X

sarah707

13-06-2009, 05:11 PM

Oh wow thank you guys and Pauline!! :o

Here's the link to the conference details...

http://www.haymarketevents.com/conferenceDetail/369

It's not until September but I am already very excited and planning things I might say.

I really want to do my best to show childminders as equals alongside all the others who are speaking on the day. :D

TheBTeam

13-06-2009, 05:13 PM

Very impressive, i also know of Caroline Luck who is speaking, she is the sister in law of my friend!

ajs

13-06-2009, 05:18 PM

doesn't surprise me that they would ask her,

right who wants to meet there

i see a forum get together

manjay

13-06-2009, 05:21 PM

doesn't surprise me that they would ask her,

right who wants to meet there

i see a forum get together

have you seen the price? I did consider it to support Sarah but considering I don't even do EYFS I think it is a bit out of my price range:(

Sarahbelle

13-06-2009, 05:29 PM

That's fantastic news! Can't think of anyone who deserves the honour more! I hope you have a terrific day!:clapping:

Twinkles

13-06-2009, 05:43 PM

have you seen the price? I did consider it to support Sarah but considering I don't even do EYFS I think it is a bit out of my price range:(

Wow ! yes it is a bit steep. Maybe we should all meet in the cafe over the road and put out 'we're supporting Sarah' banners :D :D

wendywu

13-06-2009, 05:45 PM

How much is it then, mega money?:eek:

HENNY

13-06-2009, 05:51 PM

Congratulations Sarah !:clapping: :jump for joy: :clapping:

flora

13-06-2009, 06:17 PM

Well done Sarah :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Clever girl, I am sure you will do yourself and childminders in general proud :thumbsup:

emler

13-06-2009, 06:19 PM

:clapping: fantastic sarah - well done you :clapping:

tigger

13-06-2009, 06:33 PM

Congratulations Sarah you must be really c:huffed. Well done you.:thumbsup:

sue m

13-06-2009, 06:39 PM

Wow Sarah, what an honour! You will do a grand job!!!

nannysue

13-06-2009, 06:41 PM

Well Done Sarah :clapping: Hope you have a brilliant time.

kindredspirits

13-06-2009, 06:52 PM

:cheerleader: :magnificent: :goodjob: :clapping:

if i win the lottery i'll take my 10 fav. forum people!!! :laughing:

charleyfarley

13-06-2009, 07:00 PM

Wow ! yes it is a bit steep. Maybe we should all meet in the cafe over the road and put out 'we're supporting Sarah' banners :D :D

Steep!!!!! :eek: :eek: My gosh, great idea to meet in the cafe though.

Sarah, we'll be there with you in spirit :thumbsup:

Well done though Sarah, I know you will be fantastic :clapping: :clapping:

Carol xx

breezy

13-06-2009, 07:14 PM

Well done Sarah, you must be so proud of yourself and I know you'll do us proud, :clapping:

hello kitty

13-06-2009, 09:06 PM

WOW what a compliment to be asked to speak to the masses. I am sure you will be great. Go for it Sarah. x

:clapping: :D :clapping:

miffy

13-06-2009, 09:11 PM

Congratulations Sarah, I'm sure you'll do us proud!

What a shame it costs so much - I would have loved to be there to hear your speech!

Miffy xx

Pudding Girl

13-06-2009, 09:31 PM

WOWSERS!

What an honour to be invited :) hope you enjoy it!

powerwomen

13-06-2009, 09:34 PM

Well done Sarah,That is great you shouldbe very proud,:clapping: :clapping: I bought some of your books on sunday and had Ofsted round on monday and i got a Good with outstanding in 4 areas,Thanks to all you information in your brilliant books:D

Hope u enjoy the day

LOOPYLISA

13-06-2009, 09:34 PM

:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :thumbsup:

Roseolivia

13-06-2009, 10:04 PM

Well done, sure it'll all go well.

sarah707

14-06-2009, 07:22 AM

Monkey1

14-06-2009, 12:04 PM

That is fantastic Sarah! Well done!!:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

ruby

14-06-2009, 12:33 PM

that's great news well done:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

they couldn't have picked a better person

cathy

Chimps Childminding

14-06-2009, 01:26 PM

Well done sarah you should be really proud!!!:welldone:

Minstrel

14-06-2009, 02:17 PM

Can't think of anyone better to do it Sarah- well done!

sonia ann

14-06-2009, 02:59 PM

well done sarah, what an honour......rather you than me though......I certainly couldn't do it:clapping:

Alibali

14-06-2009, 03:01 PM

Congratulations, thats quite an achievement. Gives me palpitations to think about it though:blush:

estrelas

14-06-2009, 04:23 PM

Thats great Sarah, congratulations.

I know for a fact i wouldn't feel as confident as i do without your advice and your e books. So a massive thanks from me xx

nell57

14-06-2009, 05:40 PM

Well done Sarah:clapping:

Good luck, but I'm sure you wont need it, you'll be fantastic:thumbsup:

The Juggler

14-06-2009, 06:27 PM

wow! how impressive. That you have been invited is fantastic news and you will be doing a fantastic job of promoting childminders.

Good luck

Rubybubbles

14-06-2009, 06:58 PM

well done Sarah, you have worked so hard you completley deserve it hun:clapping:

Spangles

14-06-2009, 07:00 PM

Wow, that's fantastic!

Well done you!

If it were me I would be ill from nerves already!

Tatjana

14-06-2009, 07:09 PM

Way to go Sarah!:thumbsup:

xx

lizzymoonshine

14-06-2009, 07:11 PM

wow sarah thats fab

i can honestly say you have helped me out no end!!

think we should all go and take a banner to hold up while she speaks!!!!! :laughing:

loocyloo

14-06-2009, 07:58 PM

wow!

wonderful!

have a fantastic time!

:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

xxx

Blue Boy

14-06-2009, 09:10 PM

Good for you Sarah! You go girl!!!:thumbsup: Don't for get to remind them that it is a childminder who is educating the educators.

Love

Mick

Mollymop

15-06-2009, 06:53 AM

Wow! Well done Sarah!!:clapping: :clapping:

Pipsqueak

15-06-2009, 08:47 AM

:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

OUR (getting possessive here:D ) clever Sarah:thumbsup: :clapping:

katickles

15-06-2009, 09:52 AM

WELL DONE SARAH :clapping: x

helenlc

15-06-2009, 10:24 AM

Well done Sarah - you should be proud of yourself!!

MissTinkerbell

15-06-2009, 10:33 AM

Well done Sarah, thats great news.

We all know that you are fantastic and the font of all knowledge so its brilliant that has been recognised.

As Pauline said, though rather you than me!!1

Polly2

15-06-2009, 12:34 PM

Well done Sarah - definately the best choice for the job :clapping:

christine e

15-06-2009, 03:31 PM

Well done you!

Cx

Playmate

15-06-2009, 05:18 PM

Well done Sarah! :clapping: :clapping:

Buzz Lightyear

15-06-2009, 05:51 PM

Eeek rather you than me, I would crumble!! Well done you though, totally the right person to blow the trumpet for childminders. Way to go Sarah! xx

LisaH

15-06-2009, 06:01 PM

Sarah thats brilliant news!!!:thumbsup:

You are very brave though, it's not something i could do, well done:)

Donkey

16-06-2009, 08:03 AM

yey someone finally spilled the beans!!!!!!!!!!

but how much to go????????????????????

Sarah can you have a word and say that cm's want to support but seeing as some of us haven't even made the entry fee in profit this year do they do cheaper tickets?????

Go Sarah!!!

LittleMissSparkles

16-06-2009, 08:42 AM

Sarah that is wonderful, well done, Im am sooo proud of you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Bushpig

16-06-2009, 09:49 AM

Fantastic news Sarah!!!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Lady Haha

16-06-2009, 09:58 AM

Well done Sarah! Along with others, I would be nowhere near as 'brill' as I am without you!:D

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

16-06-2009, 05:46 PM

Well done Sarah we our so proud of you. Rather you than me though I couldn't do it. :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Daddy Day Care

16-06-2009, 06:02 PM

Congratulations Sarah, as others have said rather you than me, I couldnt think of a better person to do the job.

Gareth
xx

pinklady

16-06-2009, 07:58 PM

Well done Sarah! We all have complete faith that you will do our profession proud :thumbsup:

mrs c

16-06-2009, 09:13 PM

Well Done Sarah :clapping: :clapping:
Having read the help and advice you have given to myself and other cms on this forum, I know you will be informative and speak well.

childmind04

17-06-2009, 12:53 PM

Wow well done Sarah, might have to add this to my outings this year :)

Can anyone design a badge saying "we know Sarah" :D

Nix

17-06-2009, 01:31 PM

Well done Sarah...:clapping:

I could never do anything like that...ever!!

Good Luck x

Willowdancer

17-06-2009, 10:23 PM

Well done Sarah! :clapping:

Cazz

17-06-2009, 10:43 PM

Congratulations (I think!) Sarah - I'm glad it's been recognised how brilliant you are.

You're certainly braver than me but I suppose when you have as much knowledge about something as you do childminding then you have no reason not to feel confident and show them all! You go girl!

Carole x

Adiamond

19-06-2009, 08:38 AM

:clapping: :clapping: Well done Sarah :clapping: :clapping:
x x x

newandlearning

19-06-2009, 08:52 PM

wow.. congratulations Sarah..

what a wonderful recognition.. well done you!!

Just goes to show you are ... :magnificent:

chewy sweets

24-06-2009, 12:02 PM

well done sarah!:clapping:

childminder54

25-06-2009, 09:17 AM

what venue as im only 5miles away if not working i will go..

veronicax

sarah707

25-06-2009, 09:45 AM

what venue as im only 5miles away if not working i will go..

veronicax

It's Second City Suite and it's expensive :(

I do have a money off code though so let me know if you want to come :D

http://www.haymarketevents.com/conferenceDetail/369

childminder54

25-06-2009, 05:22 PM

ok will let you know is that at the nia..

veronicax

sarah707

25-06-2009, 05:32 PM

ok will let you know is that at the nia..

veronicax

Sorry I have no idea!

clorogue

25-06-2009, 07:20 PM

Really pleased for you = your answers on the forum are written so beautifully and straight to the point and so very helpful!

C:jump for joy:

amr

06-07-2009, 06:21 PM

Can i add my congratulations tooo :D

well done Sarah, enjoy!!

Minstrel

06-07-2009, 07:19 PM

How's the preparation going, Sarah? Are you nervous at all about doing it? xx

sarah707

06-07-2009, 07:20 PM

How's the preparation going, Sarah? Are you nervous at all about doing it? xx

Me, nervous, nah, not at all, it's fine, no problem, I can do it, easy peasy :panic:

Thank you to everyone for your brilliant support! I couldn't do it without you :D

Minstrel

06-07-2009, 07:32 PM

Me, nervous, nah, not at all, it's fine, no problem, I can do it, easy peasy :panic:

Thank you to everyone for your brilliant support! I couldn't do it without you :D

:laughing: :laughing: You'll be fine! Although I obviously don't know you, I do know that you have a beautifully simple way of getting your point across or explaining things to others, and your knowledge on CMing is amazing and that is quite clearly why you have been chosen!

Good luck xxx

Andrea08

06-07-2009, 07:42 PM

:clapping: WHA Hoo :clapping: fo Sarah:clapping: GO Sarah :clapping: go sarah

you kept that quiet m8 lol good on ya you will be brill x x x x

manjay

14-09-2009, 12:29 PM

Getting close now!!!!! Are you ready???;) :D

sarah707

14-09-2009, 12:36 PM

Getting close now!!!!! Are you ready???;) :D

I was practising my speech at the weekend.

The kids went out ... funny they both found things they just had to do outside..?

And then I heard snoring :laughing:

Thank you for asking... it's coming together :D

manjay

14-09-2009, 12:38 PM

I was practising my speech at the weekend.

The kids went out ... funny they both found things they just had to do outside..?

And then I heard snoring :laughing:

Thank you for asking... it's coming together :D

Ah bless! I would lend my ear if I was a little closer:( I am sure you will do a great job:thumbsup:

The Juggler

15-09-2009, 06:07 PM

you will be great. wish I could come and hear you.

LOL

christinajanep

29-09-2009, 09:23 AM

good luck for tomorrow x :clapping:

EllaBella

29-09-2009, 09:27 AM

youll do great!!! x x

mrs c

30-09-2009, 06:06 PM

How did things go today?

sarah707

01-10-2009, 06:55 AM

Things went brilliantly, it was a lovely day with lots of really inspiring speakers.

I will feed back some new ideas and information over the next few days.

I was the only childminder there though which was a bit sad. I've said to a few local authorities how nice it would be if one childminder at least from their area could have been funded to attend. We really do need to get ourselves out there.

Thank you for asking! :D

ajs

01-10-2009, 07:17 AM

well done sarah you are a credit to the profession :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Pipsqueak

01-10-2009, 07:25 AM

Gherkin

01-10-2009, 08:52 AM

Congratulations Sarah. You are a credit to childnminders everywhere.

It is a shame you were the only childminder but from an individual point of view it is so expensive to attend some of these confrences etc and I just couldn't afford the money. I did look into going to the NCMA conference but by the time I get to Leeds and then stay in a hotel , let alone the actual conference it would mean no christmas pressies for the kids.
Shame but that is the way it is.

Roseolivia

01-10-2009, 04:19 PM

Well done:clapping:

marian

01-10-2009, 04:53 PM

Well done that lass!!!!:clapping:

Marian x

mrs c

01-10-2009, 05:37 PM

Well done Sarah. :clapping: Look forward to reading your feedback :thumbsup:

miffy

01-10-2009, 05:43 PM

Glad it went well Sarah

Sad there weren't more childminders there but good that we've got you to fly the flag for us!

Miffy xx

LisaH

01-10-2009, 06:33 PM

Well done Sarah!!:clapping: :clapping:

amanda1309

01-10-2009, 08:20 PM

:clapping:
well done

Pauline

01-10-2009, 09:23 PM

beerheaven

01-10-2009, 09:43 PM

Well done Sarah!! Really pleased that you were the one representing us all in a professional light.

Bet you're glad that it's over with! :D

sarah707

02-10-2009, 06:41 AM

Bet you're glad that it's over with! :D

Nah!

I loved every single minute of it! :jump for joy:

I'd do it again in a moment... except I missed the children :o

I'll do some feedback at some point, I've been playing catch up with the jobs that didn't get done while I was away :rolleyes: :D

miffy

02-10-2009, 06:47 AM

I'll do some feedback at some point,

Looking forward to reading that!

Miffy xx

buildingblocks

02-10-2009, 08:10 AM

Sarah's autograph will soon be available for a small fee, all proceeds to The Big Swig ......:D

Hey Sarah you have missed a niche in the market - signed eBooks :laughing:

So glad we had a representative there, as always these things are planned at such a time that childminders find it difficult to attend. :(

I agree Pauline we couldn't have asked for a better person to represent childminders but not only did the day for this mean CM's couldn't attend but the cost of it was ridiculous. These NW ones cost about £600 I think I am struggling to find the cost of the NCMA conference

sarah707

02-10-2009, 08:25 AM

I agree Pauline we couldn't have asked for a better person to represent childminders but not only did the day for this mean CM's couldn't attend but the cost of it was ridiculous. These NW ones cost about £600 I think I am struggling to find the cost of the NCMA conference

I talked to a lot of network people about this.

I suggested why don't they pay for just one childminder from each area to come... really pay, including finding cover, hotel if necessary, travel etc.

They could put interested names in a hat and pick one out so it's fair.

A few took it on board to go back and discuss I think. :D

Madminder

02-10-2009, 04:39 PM

Well done Sarah, I have had to speak for just a few minutes at the NCMA conference and that was nerveracking enough!

.... the cost of it was ridiculous. These NW ones cost about £600 I think I am struggling to find the cost of the NCMA conference

Yes, the cost of this NW one makes you realise what good value the NCMA onr is! It has been cut to one day this year as NCMA realised that it was just getting too expensive for many childminders when they had to stay overnight, so hopefully more will be able to attend this year.

Is there a badge for us to wear so that those of us who go can recognise each other?

Trouble

02-10-2009, 04:41 PM

there always miles away to:angry:

Chatterbox Childcare

02-10-2009, 05:42 PM

Glad you had a great time and you were the best person to promote childminding in a positive, informative manner

Well done and thank you.