I thought about doing the A1 assessor course too! :reading:

I also worked in a private nursery a year ago, and was, too, astounded by the staffs (and management, I hasten to add) poor knowledge of childcare, the way they were with the children, and since then have said I would never choose to put any children in daycare because of my experience there.

(Just for the record, I am sure there are many very good day nurseries - I am not downing all of them - but the one I worked in did not show them in a good light unfortunately! )

It certainly sounds as though you're enjoying the FD, linking it to your practice, etc. You have replanted the seed of thought in my mind now ready for this coming September. I have checked and our local college runs it, one day a week from 1pm til 9pm every Tuesday, for two years. Hmmm....

Best of luck in your future studies. Keep us updated as to how you are getting on. xxx