Problem Page topic - uniforms

We've had a fantastic response to this month's problem page. Uniforms and advertising are such hot topics at the moment it has sparked alot of discussion. We would love to hear reader's views on this subject; What are your opinions? Do you wear a uniform, what are the benefits to wearing one? Have you attracted more business as a result of wearing one? To discuss with us and other readers, please visit our forum @ http://www.essentialchildminder.co.uk/Forum.html or email the magazine info@essentialchildminder.co.uk

Tesco for Schools & Clubs 2011

Tesco for Schools & Clubs is running now. Vouchers will be available in store from Monday 28th February to Sunday 8th May. Collect 1 voucher for every £10 spent. Vouchers can be redeemed by childcare providers to obtain resources and/or equipment. Encourage parents to collect vouchers and pass them to your setting or, even better, your childminding group (you will need to be registered with the scheme). By collecting as a group you will obviously be able to collect a huge number of vouchers, therefore you will be amazed at what fantastic resources you can add to your toy library.

St David's Day

The Cheeky Monkeys children enjoyed making these leek people this morning to celebrate St David's Day.

If you are a subscriber you can download the full EYFS activity sheet from the subscribers area on the forum.

March Edition

Spring edition out Monday. Pre-ordering available on our website from today!

We Need You!

The Essential Childminder team are looking for people to contribute towards a much needed publication for Childminders - We need you!

If you are passionate about the work you do and would like to share your stories, approaches, knowledge or experience with childminders please contact us today info@essentialchildminder.co.uk

If you are a childminder, writer, early years professional, early years specialist or a childcare practitioner our readers will benefit from the advice, information or experiences that you can share.

Visit our website to find out more about us or email us for more information.

http://www.essentialchildminder.co.uk/

Essential Childminder Forum

Check out our new forum! It's still being tweaked, but feel free to join us. Registration is FREE!

Red Nose Day Early Years Activity Pack

http://www.rednoseday.com/teachers/early-years-groups

Click on this link to download your free Red Nose Day early years activity pack. The focus this year for the early years is The Gruffalo. Make sure you check out our March edition of The Essential Childminder for some fun Gruffalo activities to compliment this event.

Don't forget to let us know what you are planning or what you did to raise money at info@essentialchildminder.co.uk