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complaints system protects schools fails children

Saying that you were paraphrasing a bad author, does not validate your excuses. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:33:52

Megpeg

Could not have put it better myself Casey (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:31:59

criminal record

http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/helpandadvice/exoffenders/disclosure/this should tell you what you need to know. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:31:19

letter sent tonight your views

As the letter has been deleted if you want to read it its onhttp://afairercsaforall.myfanforum.org/Campaign section (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:30:40

Megpeg

Some people need others to tell them what to think.It saves them the hard work of having to think for themselves!! (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:30:34

Megpeg

Probably not capable of posting? Mwahaha.Apparetly Meg, this Tot knows me that well...He thinks I'm a member of M4J - He thinks I believe the child shoul go witout the father. Can you believe that? He's not smallminded at all is he? I mean my son's daddy died He has no clue how hard it is for my cild. But Tot believes everything he is told. *Sighs*Casey (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:28:28

letter sent tonight your views

replied (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:25:19

Megpeg

Oh look a blank post under megpegs, how strange! (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:24:43

what is the law on home education

If the LA are refusing to provide home tuition, then you either have to keep him in school or de-register him and see to it yourself. As long as he is a registered pupil, you are assumed to be fulfilling your section 7 duty to provide him with an efficient, full-time education suitable to his age, aptitude, ability and any special needs. If you do not ensure he attends regularly, you can be charged under truancy legislation.How often is your son attending? What does your EWO say about it? (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:23:48

Megpeg

Shunned (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 25/09/08 00:23:09

criminal record

This thread was started by suzy71 on September 25, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 25/09/08 00:10:32

Is this a little much for a 3 year old?

This thread was started by inca_kola on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 23:58:57

CSA offered compensation - Advice Please

This thread was started by Tait on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 23:51:16

When do I stop paying child maintenance

This thread was started by NigeS on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 23:20:52

He won't take our sons health issues seriously

This thread was started by toadytoad on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 22:52:47

letter sent tonight your views

This thread was started by chloeshere on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 22:42:00

7 year old will not listen at school

This thread was started by bloop258 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 22:40:57

New and Frustrated :O(

This thread was started by Lan on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 22:37:36

The port bottle would appear to be empty .....

This thread was started by sparky130 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 22:19:45

contact with parents

This thread was started by nanma on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 22:18:44

Locarno is a lovely person... He is too good for this place

I think locarno has something to do with the forum, an insider. My previous posts were changed out of the blue. My username was changed, and I changed from member to master somehow. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 18:04:26

Bananas

Salt isn't as salty either. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 18:01:45

Bananas

Sugar doesn't taste very sugary anymore. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 18:01:05

Fast food?

You need to get out more ITM (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 18:00:59

Bananas

Pigs trotters are best if you roast them with the fluff still between the toes.Yummmmmy (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 18:00:39

Bananas

Yeah,Pigs trotters taste different these days too.And chicken giblets, and brawn. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 17:58:59

Dont give up... i won my case

no i dont agree with those comments. I feel that all parents should do whatever they can to give the kids a decent upbringing, I dont care who is a female nor male. I talk generally about PWC and NRP, It is irrelevant whether they are male or female. I also feel that if a parent with or without care is able to work without detriment to the kids then they should try to get off the income support step. this doesnt mean that this will work for all. I worked part time while my kids were younger and have the tiniest house to bring down my outgoings, I havent had a holiday for 10 years with my kids. their father has taken them on holiday once to butlins for 4 days. this is one more holiday than I could give and they had a lovely time. What I feel is not good is that if an NRP does everything he/she can to avoid helping the PWC to live to a reasonable standard by not working. If you are not working but are being supported by your new partner, then surely some of this income can be diverted to your other kids. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 17:58:55

He won't give me new address

ime in the same boat as you only the mother wount disclose her address to me and i pay maintence have contact with my child. the mind boggles but dont think he has to tell u becouse the child resides with u not with him (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 17:56:22

Bananas

Strawberries too!Can you remember when you could only get them in the summer?Now you can get them all year round but they taste nothing like they used to! (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 17:55:34

Locarno is a lovely person... He is too good for this place

There seems to be some weird stuff going on with the forum software at the moment.Old posts that I know were written by WolfPaul now say ChrisSamsDad on them, so I have no idea who is who on this thread - it's difficult enough at the best of times! (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 17:52:25

Any idea's on problems I am having with daughter's behavour at school?

This thread was started by Special edcuational needs on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 17:35:53

Fast food?

This thread was started by inthemiddle on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 17:20:53

help with CSA arrears

This thread was started by marc premier on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 17:18:45

How can I get my son's father to take a DNA to prove he's definitely my son's Dad?

This thread was started by M.L.K. on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 17:16:25

UNIVERSAL MUSIC celebrate 50 years of Motown with album compiled by online voters!

This thread was started by Tasha33333 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 17:13:32

How to deal with life after abuse?

This thread was started by peggysue18 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 16:52:29

find teacher/student

This thread was started by findguru on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 16:37:51

Collaborative Practice?

This thread was started by Jogger on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 16:24:57

Court orders.

This thread was started by jm35 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 16:03:42

Me and my daughter being evicted at Christmas

This thread was started by Teena34 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 15:54:31

ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS??

Yes she did. Ask her. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:15:48

Essex 11 plus

Can you ring the schools and ask them for their entrance criteria? or search the web for their schools websites?. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:15:47

Cafcass report

"sorry to say but caffcass were appointed to come and visit us back in december 2007, several directions meetings have come and gone because we had no visit therefore no report - last directions meeting was 6 weeks ago caffcass ordered by court again to visit and report to be submitted by last friday for final directions meeting next week, we had one visit 3 weeks ago said they would be back to see the children, not returned therefore report not been submitted and final directions meeting put back resulting in final hearing put off! so all i can say is good luck and hang in there because its completely out of your hands!. "Oh my good god! That's so unacceptable! i thought waiting 5 months was bad enough! And all this, in a context of 'unacceptable delay is not in the interests of the child's welfare.' shockingly bad. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:15:30

Mother returning back from Psychiatric care .

why DOES SHE WANT BIRTHCERTIFACTES? I would find this out before you drop them in, i would not hand them over until you have had chance to talk to the doctors. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:15:29

father feels on the back foot

can anybody offer any advice or reassurance?I am the father of two wonderful children, age 5 and 9. I am in the process of separating from their mother, although we are not married. the relationship just seemed to come to a natural end.that said, their mother is vindictive, and increasingly obsessed by money, and although I willingly concede over 50% money in the property and agree to pay 20% of my income regardless of the time I spend with my children, the mother is now threatening to relocate a long way away unless I cave in and let her have significantly more.I have been a dotting father, and given my children at least as much care, love and attention as their mother all their lives. I was hoping to go for a shared care arrangement, fitting in my contact the best I could around their mother's convenience. I have always been the main breadwinner, paying all the bills and mortgage, and their mother is now fortunate to have a tidy sum of money behind her.are people who have been through similar heart-wrenching circumstances able to tell me, can the mother simply relocate with the children if it is simply an act of malice? though I work full-time, my work is flexible, and possibly with the help of an after-school club, I could be the childrens main carer. I firmly believe their interests are best served by remaining where they grew up. is anybody able to suggest the likelihood of me achieving this?thanks... (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:15:06

VACCINATIONS

Thanks Clatsien. Thats the kind of Info I need. Regards Andrew (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:15:02

ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS??

No, you are right it wasnt that particukar thread you went nuts on but you went on the rampage one night, If in fact that happened to her as a direct result of this forumthen yes that is a little extreme, but i really don't think she lost sight of her path gave up her child and went into a mental institution as a direct result of comments on this forum, surely not. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:14:24

ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS??

mad max..comments like the ones you just made about father lee are also inexcusable..you are not showing yourself in a good light either..maybe you are just as bad as each other..? (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:13:53

Essex 11 plus

Does anyone know what the break-down of applications to places is for the Grammar Schools in Chelmsford and Colchester. We live half way between the two towns and have been told that it is harder to get into KEGS than CRGS because more pople put it first. Are the figures available anywhere? (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:13:52

ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS??

Not another thread attacking each other!!? Surely you all must be getting annoyed with it by now? (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 13:13:27

csa

This thread was started by mrs bon jovi on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 12:54:15

ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS??

This thread was started by PinkyPinky2 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 12:41:06

IVA

This thread was started by rsund on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 12:28:00

my partners thinking of moving in

This thread was started by geminigirl111 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 12:19:48

Beyond my wits end

This thread was started by Miss_Smeagles on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 12:19:12

I need some expert advice (those with experience only please).

This thread was started by PinkyPinky2 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 12:12:09

Court Evidence for Weekend Access

This thread was started by emandmatt@yahoo.co.uk on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 11:44:48

my daughter is having problems adusting to life without someone important to her

This thread was started by whipper on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 11:34:58

What should happen when parents and schools can’t resolve their differences through the current complaints system?

I agree caterpillar (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:47:34

Tuition aid for struggling pupils

Any improvement in any area of education is great news,however what galls me is that children who are not failing academically but failing in every other area are ignored. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:45:26

legal aid - when does it kick in

Could you not transfer the savings to someone else you trust?If i were you I would not waste one single penny on a solicitor. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:28:51

Pregnant daughter contact worries

Sorry for being blunt but that is the reality. If you become involved and can see the child whenever you want as grandma yet want to supervise contact with the father then it is going to cause big problems. It really should just be between your daughter and him. The best thing for them would be to go to mediation and try and sort things out. I can understand that obviously no one wants any harm to come to the child due to drug use. However, there are many people taking drugs and the court would not stop contact on that alone. He could be ordered to take drug tests but that would depend on the perceived risk to the child. The thought of a child coming into the world in these circumstances makes me sad. I have seen the effects court battles have on the children. My experience is admittedly very diffferent as my husband was stopped from seeing his child for no reason. However all the grandparents had a part in this and I wonder if things would have been different if they hadnt got involved. Would he be willing to engage in rehab before the child is born. I think you should engage all the avenues first before demanding supervised contct when the child is not even born yet. Are his parents going to be involved? I hope things work out I really do. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:26:26

Child's mother off her rocker.

Im guessing that what they want to achieve is for him to be able to see the child without the mothers jealousy and harrassment. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:19:01

Pregnant daughter contact worries

I agree totally that she has crap judgement, and can see how you think I am jumping in very early, but am just trying to make things easier for them all when the baby's born.In an ideal world she would've met, and had kids with Mr Right, but she hasn't, so I'm trying to help deal with the situation as it actually is.She wasn't aware he was a drug taker until after she became pregnant, as he had stopped using then started againI really just wanted some ideas of the legal position regarding contact in this kind of situation.Thanks for your input , blunt though it was (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:17:00

Applying for dla for son with autism

Get A social worker tomorrow they will help you sort this out .you have to make a move quick or you will lose any back pay ,you should be getting high rate care make sure your other benefits are all ok they will check these as well . it depends on the mobility side he will advise you .and when filling in these forms you must make it the worst day you get with the child don't base it on the best day . Report this to a Moderator correction lol (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:13:55

Help.....long winded maybe but desperate!

Hi Therewith regards to the weekdays contact, maybe not the best option but an option never the less, the option was that his present partner would tend to the needs of his 3 children whilst he made his way to see our daughter perhaps for 3-4 hours after school this could be done any day during the week as he doesn’t have any work commitments, failing that the school holidays which he has made no extra effort in coming to see our daughter even though none of his other children would be in school the next day, in fact since January he has seen her 5 times.The real reason I believe it has to be Saturdays & the reason he was unable to attend contact throughout the majority of the summer holidays is becauseHe is probably working throughout the week cash in hand so to avoid having to pay child maintenence, mortgage on his 4 bed roomed house, the upkeep of his brand new o8 plate people carrier and two large hunting dogs.All of the above doesn’t really matter although it doesn’t sit very well with my husband who has a great relationship with our daughter and has to work hard to provide for his family so of a weekend enjoying the fun days, only for my ex to announce he will be taking us to court because he cant get his own way. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:12:07

can a member of family watch in court?

HiIm in magistrates court in the morning to reinstate my SRO can my brother attend the court room along with my solicitor as support? (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:10:19

Pregnant daughter contact worries

For goodness sake you are talking about a 4 month old foetus!If this is the way it starts off god help the child. It will have absolutely no chance of growing up in a happy environment if the parents are fighting over it before it is even born. She was happy to plan a baby with this man and now he is a danger to children? Talk about crap judgement. Hopefully they can come to an agreement between themselves about contact with the baby. If you stride right in there talking about supervising the contact he is not going to be very happy is he? Take some advice and try and get them to mediation and sort things out. Otherwise the child will suffer. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 01:08:31

Parents 'need lessons about ADHD' support will take year and years

This thread was started by borderman on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 00:51:20

(1)Thanks to the board & (2) LO hearing outcome - adjourned

hi chives.would it be possible to let me have a copy of the CPO guide / CSA handbook?please let me know asap (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 00:30:59

Help.....long winded maybe but desperate!

And what if she is supporting herself? (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 00:29:28

Help with emotions

This thread was started by jones5 on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 00:28:45

Help.....long winded maybe but desperate!

It is quite ridiculouse to suggest that your dtr is not influenced by you in making her decisions, your her mother. As such you have a wider responsibility towards her, you need to promote her interests.Now if you genuinly feel that the way to do that is to stick with Sundays then you should have the courage of your convictions and attend court and argue your case.But to say you are following your dtr's instructions, that it is all down to her realy, is a little contemptable.You are placing a child in the middle of a conflict between her parents; by supporting you she hurts her father - no child should face that choice. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 00:26:55

Help.....long winded maybe but desperate!

you can't negotiate with a bully....he bullied op emotionally for years,he'll know how to get at her.also,karen,how can you offer him a weekday? surely your daughter is in school all day,so how would that work for her? (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 00:23:14

Help.....long winded maybe but desperate!

my daughter doesn't want contact on saturdays as she sees saturdays as our fun day, and would feel shes missing out on something. my daughter and I are quite open in talking about things. She knows whats going on but I have said to her that at any point, if she wants to change it to saturdays then fair enough. not a problem, as I don't want her to be unhappy or upset by whats going on. She has even said she will write a letter to the court herself to say that she doesn't want contact on saturdays.It doesn't seem to matter what the child wants, even though it's all about the child. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 00:22:04

Pregnant daughter contact worries

This thread was started by candie on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 00:21:15

Mother guilty of murdering her child

Dont upset yourself love, she was obviously not in her right mind....flip its been an awful day, had a sociology class and it was on feral children! poor kids brought up with dogs, wolves....and chickens!?.... (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 00:18:54

Mckenzie friend

All - Many thanksHave any of you used one? (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 00:18:30

Help.....long winded maybe but desperate!

KarenYou have said that you have had 1 week's notice of proceadings; yet the court stipulate a minimum notice period of (I believe) 14 days and it seems surprising that your ex's solicitor would be unaware of that.To answer your other point, there is no chance of you passing any costs of defending the application (even if you 'win') onto your ex.But reflect on this, the legacy will be bitterness on both sides. Why not adopt a different approach? Your dtr wants two parents working together - at court why not take a step in the right direction and offer what comprimises you can, try and see things from his point of view as well, see if you can leave court with a better understanding of each other. That would be a real victory. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 24/09/08 00:17:08

bully teacher

This thread was started by crystaltips on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 00:09:20

Teacher bullying

This thread was started by hazma on September 24, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 24/09/08 00:01:42

Applying for dla for son with autism

This thread was started by jones5 on September 23, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 23/09/08 23:59:12

Help.....long winded maybe but desperate!

This thread was started by Karen19777 on September 23, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 23/09/08 23:33:24

Mckenzie friend

This thread was started by Phoenix01 on September 23, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 23/09/08 23:21:11

dads who don't want to know....

This thread was started by mumtotwoboys on September 23, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 23/09/08 23:19:27

daughter nearly six

This thread was started by CBG on September 23, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 23/09/08 23:03:08

Advice needed please!!!

This thread was started by done up like a kipper!! on September 23, 2008. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forum: Most recent threads 23/09/08 22:57:38

Where have all the textbooks gone?

Sorry i dont see a problem, he will have learnt the basics in primary, i learn online and its fab! take notes if you wish, learn in your own time as much or as little as you want, as long as you keep up with the syllabus honestly it is easier than wading through textbooks. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 23/09/08 00:29:10

A great weekend

Good for some of a certain age as well. There were lots of children over the age of ten, but I doubt they went back to school on Monday and boasted about it. LOL (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 23/09/08 00:27:40

Slightly Uneasy Mum

I demand you go out and meet a wonderful new partner! (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 23/09/08 00:23:38

Where have all the textbooks gone?

Sounds like a case of lazy teaching to me. Arrange to talk to his form tutor and ask them if this is the normal method of teaching employed in the school. I think we can guess the excuses: "Not enough time these days" or "What with all the form filling and paper work," or "there are too many disruptive children to concentrate." But it is unlikely you will get truth. (read full article)

Source: ParentsCentre Forums: Most recent messages 23/09/08 00:23:00