Well I never .....

[Penny1959]

thought this would happen!

Like most LA's Worcestershire have been delivering some briefing sessions on the revised EYFS.

I have to admit I didn't go - but my friend Carol M did and as always Carol gave me some feedback.

As a result of Carol telling me about some misinformation I contacted my ex colleague and friend Barbara - so that the information could be corrected.

And as a result of this Barbara asked me if I would take a look at the guidance document that Worcestershire had developed.

It was not good! It was confusing, it was misleading, it was contradictory and worse of all - it gave the impression that more paperwork was needed.

So I gave feedback - lots of it and I did not word it very positively!

Barbara then rewrote the guidance taking on board all of my comments (without the authority to do so) and sent it in to those that make these decisions to be approved.

Anyway getting to the point of my post - I have heard today that Worcestershire HAVE APPROVED the document and all the changes I suggested and as rewritten by Barbara - and it will be issued next week

So as I say - I never thought that would happen - but it has

Penny

[sarah707]

Why on earth did you think it wouldn't happen Penny?

Your work is very well respected and you know your stuff!

I am so pleased for you!

[Bluebell]

does it make you wonder why all those people get paid all that money and yet you know more than them and have ended up doing the job for them!
Well done - I hope you get the appropriate thanks and recognition.

[FussyElmo]

Take a bow Penny.

Well done you and think of all the cms you have helped

[Mouse]

Well done Penny.

Our LA is doing absolutely nothing

[Penny1959]

Why on earth did you think it wouldn't happen Penny?

Your work is very well respected and you know your stuff!

I am so pleased for you!

Because I used to work for Worcestershire - and they never listened to me then in fact due to office politics I was very much the 'under dog'

So it is a surprise that they are listening now


Penny

[charleyfarley]

A well deserved pat on the back for you Penny

Perhaps now you aren't working for them is the reason they are listening to you if that makes sense

Carol xx

[Penny1959]

A well deserved pat on the back for you Penny

Perhaps now you aren't working for them is the reason they are listening to you if that makes sense

Carol xx

You could be right Carol - and now they get my advise for free - still if it help other local m's make sense of it - it will be worth it

Penny

[Carol M]

Has Barbara told them she has rewritten with reference to your input? I do hope so.
I think I'm cut out to be a spy
Carol xx

[Chimps Childminding]

Well done Penny!!!

[watgem]

well done Penny and welldone Worcester, we have had diddly squat

[rickysmiths]

Well Done Penny! I hope Barbara paid you for doing her work?

[Penny1959]

Has Barbara told them she has rewritten with reference to your input? I do hope so.
I think I'm cut out to be a spy
Carol xx

Yes she did Carol - I checked with her as did not want to blow my own trumpet about it in case got her into trouble. I wonder if certain other people will give me credit?

As to being a spy - you are already my number one spy for all things Worcestershire!

Penny