CMs forum and ....agencies...and 4Children!
Next Monday in my LA cms have their first forum...especially for us...'just us' no one else....WOW!!! :rolleyes:
Should I jump for joy or ask why we have been so 'lucky' of this special attention and separated from the rest of the sector who attend another forum just for them?
what is the plan behind all this?....I know I am a bit suspicious
I was looking forward to it...lots of questions to ask about support and funding etc etc and especially as my LA originally applied to become an agency but lost in the 1st round and are now looking at the updates for future reference...so far so good :jump for joy:
Until the email yesterday.......... informing cms we are 'fortunate' to have Sue Robb...CEO of 4 Children and DfE strategic partner, coming to give us an update on childminding and agencies...now we are talking!! and I am doubly suspicious! :panic:
For those not aware 4 Children has been given a hefty grant...last year and this current one.... to 'facilitate' agencies and to 'bring together day care providers and CMs to develop a financially sustainable model for more flexible childcare'...I am reading this from the official list of charities awarded money to do work for the DfE not from memory
So...the plot thickens...will we be brainwashed into agencies by 4 Children...the questions are now piling in my head...thank God I have until Monday night to jot them down...if you have any you want me to ask please share...all too happy to put them to Sue Robb and see if she has some answers!...but don't hold your breath!