I got a grant

**tulip0803** · 22-01-2011, 01:59 PM

I have been given a grant from my LA today

£150 for elec/oil and £348 for recources

So I am getting a teepee, a camoflage net and a wicker toddler bed

. Had to tell them what I wnated before hand

Never had a grant before

probably wont again

**Mouse** · 22-01-2011, 02:06 PM

Well done you

I've had £3500 worth of grants over the past 2 years but sadly they've all been stopped now. Shame really, I was looking forward to the ICT grant.

**tulip0803** · 22-01-2011, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Mouse

Well done you

I've had £3500 worth of grants over the past 2 years but sadly they've all been stopped now. Shame really, I was looking forward to the ICT grant.

Lucky you - asked for a digital camera and that was declined

I obviously have always lived in the wrong places

**Mrs Pootle** · 22-01-2011, 02:23 PM

That's great news

I don't think there are any grants in my area

& I'd love to get my garden steps turned into a slope so it is more user friendly.

**Mouse** · 22-01-2011, 02:25 PM

We really were very lucky, though they're the only grants I've had in almost 15 years of minding. They were just never given to cms before. We were fortunate to have some fantastic childminding support staff on the local authority childcare team who pushed very hard for us to be included. Sadly they've all lost their jobs in the latest round of cutbacks, so we're pretty much on our own now

**happytotschildminding** · 22-01-2011, 02:56 PM

You are sooooo lucky! I've only ever had the start up grant which they are stopping now.

I want a grant

Carol
xxx

**manjay** · 22-01-2011, 03:03 PM

Wow good for you! I applied last year for funds to pay PLI and NCMA membership for myself and dh which was agreed.

Now I am taking part in a pilot scheme for Flying Start which gives me £300 to spend on resources

aly · 22-01-2011, 03:49 PM

i've just been sent a letter to say there is another grant we can apply for {£100} if we wanted so have requested that now...not sure what to buy with it lol.

**tulip0803** · 22-01-2011, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by manjay

Wow good for you! I applied last year for funds to pay PLI and NCMA membership for myself and dh which was agreed.

Now I am taking part in a pilot scheme for Flying Start which gives me £300 to spend on resources

Our area has 2% too few children on free school meals to qualify for Flying start

- Meets all other criteria

**The Juggler** · 22-01-2011, 04:39 PM

well done! lucky you. were were asked, then they just bought a load of stuff for the children's centre that we can borrow.

**miffy** · 22-01-2011, 05:54 PM

Well done - enjoy!

Miffy xx

**brightstar** · 22-01-2011, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by tulip0803

I have been given a grant from my LA today

£150 for elec/oil and £348 for recources

So I am getting a teepee, a camoflage net and a wicker toddler bed

. Had to tell them what I wnated before hand

Never had a grant before

probably wont again

YAY me too Tulip, and my friend got it too. I'm getting a climbing frame.

**manjay** · 22-01-2011, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by tulip0803

Our area has 2% too few children on free school meals to qualify for Flying start

- Meets all other criteria

Ah see I don't actually live in the Flying Start area but there are pockets of our county which are designated Flying Start. Conditions of our Network are that we become accredited to accept Flying Start places although in reality it would be unlikely that a 2 year old would travel to me for a funded place. However what I am able to provide is care for younger siblings of some of the 2 year olds which Flying Start will fund also.

**manjay** · 22-01-2011, 06:04 PM

Just reminded me too that I was supposed to pass someones best wishes on to you but I forgot her name

It was one of the ladies that did our introduction evening of Geiriau Bach! We start this week

so I will try and find out her name next time x

**Cammie Doodle** · 22-01-2011, 06:07 PM

Enjoy. Carolyn and I had great fun spending ours

I have just been given a story sack last week

Kids love it

**xdirtydancerx** · 22-01-2011, 06:09 PM

What is flying start? I've never heard of it. Then again our DOs aren't very forthcoming with information

**tulip0803** · 22-01-2011, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by manjay

Just reminded me too that I was supposed to pass someones best wishes on to you but I forgot her name

It was one of the ladies that did our introduction evening of Geiriau Bach! We start this week

so I will try and find out her name next time x

My tutor was Sharon Lewis and Eileen Merriman organises it. I did meet others too and got a special mention along with another minder at the FP Conference.

Enjoy the course and be prepared for FUN!!

**tulip0803** · 22-01-2011, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by xdirtydancerx

What is flying start? I've never heard of it. Then again our DOs aren't very forthcoming with information

Some areas of the country have been deemed "Flying Start areas". Manjay & I are both in Wales so it may be different from England. If an area meets so many points of "deprivation" then they can get extra funding and stuff from Europe & WAG (Welsh Assembly Govt). One of the things is that children are funded for a nursery/childminder place earlier.

**xdirtydancerx** · 22-01-2011, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by tulip0803

Some areas of the country have been deemed "Flying Start areas". Manjay & I are both in Wales so it may be different from England. If an area meets so many points of "deprivation" then they can get extra funding and stuff from Europe & WAG (Welsh Assembly Govt). One of the things is that children are funded for a nursery/childminder place earlier.

Ah that may be why I've not heard of it

But I will google it later and see anyways lol. Thanks for replying