EDmummy

Thanks for all the information about the project. It?s fantastic!

Is it just pads or do you also offer tampons? Some girls may not be keen on pads as they are thought to be bulky and difficult when taking part in sport (periods often being cited as a reason not to take part in sport). I?d like to see girls being given a choice. This is an amazing scheme. Well done. The name makes me a little squirmish - have you thought of something like ?Freedom Pack? or something equally empowering?

My son is from the founding year of this school and is incredibly happy. The Head Teacher is inspirational and with only 2 years in the school at the moment, very accessible. We have found the teaching of very high quality and very child centered. My son has not given me any reports of class disruption. The kids are really looking forward to moving to their new school at the end of 2018/beginning 2019. If you didn't go to see it, why not see if there is an opportunity for you to do so now.

Oh how sad. I always point these old 17th century buildings out to my son when we're on top of the No. 12. It's a great opportunity to talk about the history of the area.

Hi Lochie, I'm really familiar with these issues with both of my children. One is dyslexic, the other suffered with physical writing issues due to issues with fingers. For both of them we tried a few things; encouraged writing for pleasure and homework by offering to scribe for them (discussed this with school where it was homework); encouraged writing a diary or poetry - with their own spelling - only very, very gently offering corrections; encouraged cartooning. The dyslexic still experiences frustrations etc., but we've taught him how to deal with these and use lots of encouragement. He now uses a computer for homework and we go over it with tips on improvement afterwards. Now you're getting to see an OT they will identify if there is anything else going on and should refer to other specialties if needed.

Anyone know?

Anyone know if buses are travelling down Lordship Lane to Denmark Hill?

They definitely fly between at least Dulwich Park and Peck Rye - we're in the flight path. I usually hear them from early spring.

If you can stretch to 3 or 4 weeks I?d suggest European road trip! Or maybe out of your budget - safari in Tanzania or Botswana.

6 new houses built well over a year ago in the development on the corner of Crystal Palace Road and Upland Rd. They took several years to build, caused a great deal of local disruption and now lay empty! Each are 4 bed homes and at least a few have been bought but remain empty. Makes my blood boil.

Times have changed and we order more things online. This put so much pressure on the service that is usually exemplary- like others have said I?d be concerned about this service moving to Peckham- let?s support the staff and suck it up for now for the sake of convenience and to support our local hardworking staff.

Which bit are you finding difficult to understand? 6,000 divided by 12 (or thereabouts)= monthly amount per child. This will end when they are 21 or in full time employment or if there is another order. Corrected because I wrote in haste and based my sums originally on weekly rather than monthly - Many aposl!!

Saw a Peregrine flying low down my street about a month ago with a starling or some other similar bird in its claws, poor starling squawking as it got carried away.

Absolutely devastated to hear about the passing of Dr McColl. She was the most amazing GP, knowledgeable, caring, proactive. I have seen her several times a year for 18 years and had no idea she was unwell. An fantastic GP and amazing woman.

Poor things. Glad to hear they are all safe. I have a lovely wool floor rug that I was going to sell but they are welcome to it. It needs a clean but perhaps someone could do that for them. There may be one very small pen stain that may not come out. It?s only a few years old and from John Lewis. Let me know. I?ll look around for other items.

16 years and counting .... when I can?t get natural sun I take Vit D and recently threw myself on Health Matters staff and asked for anything that would make me feel less stress. Pilates is squeezed in and find getting a walk or two in fresh air and green landscape makes such a difference.

I do not know the retention requirements for health documents but if they are still available, unless they are your records it's unlikely that you will be able to access sensitive personal information without obtaining legal advice.

Mick Mac, I started this thread as I was curious about his story (as I am about most homeless people) and did not have the intention of signalling him out but if I've done so by starting the thread, my bad. Mick Mac Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > DulwichBorn&Bred Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I was at the bus stop today and he was there. A > > lovely chap offered him food, he refused and > said > > he needed cash. > > Does this guy deserve a personal thread above the > other homeless people we have here already. if > he's refusing food and wants cash I'd suggest he's > dependent upon something that requires cash. > possibly if he refuses food he also refuses > legitimate help from homeless charities - id say > its unlikely he hasn't been offered targeted > legitimate assistance already.

Harris Westminster. Our son has just started there. Incredibly inspirational head, kids driven very hard but well supported. Compulsory 4 A levels (Head has a very strong philosophy about why this gets best results).

Thanks, ED_moots. I didn't pick his accent for NY but def knew it was genuine US (hard to tell though as I only heard a few words). Glad to hear he has somewhere to sleep. He must be in a terrible situation as an non-EU citizen when it comes to healthcare! Can't see him being able to access mental health services through NHS but might be possible through Combat Stress or one of the other veteran orgs. ED_moots Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Spoke to this guy about a week ago. He was holding > out what appeared to be a genuine US passport and > some sort of military service ID. Says he's from > new York but came to UK to start a better life. I > believe him that support of ex service personell I > US is limited. Has no money but does have a place > to stay. He says he sometimes hangs out by the > Plough. Clearly has mental health issues possibly > PTSD but i didnt push the subject and am not > qualified to diagnose. Difficult to know what kind > of help he wanted or needed rally. Was thoroughly > pessimistic about the types of help available; > embassy, hostels, social services etc. Even though > he was standing opposite the Salvation Army > building. Was very friendly but loud, gave him 2 > quid as I didn't have the "couple of bucks he was > asking for

Referring to me whypter? I'm most certainly not gullible (notice the inverted commas in the subject title?) but I do have a heart and am aware of organisations that support homeless people. The desire to help someone in need is human. I was trying to find out if he actually was in need, if he's not then I no longer need to worry. whypeter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > apparently the word '' gullible'' is no longer in > the OED

There are limited support mechanisms for veterans in both the UK and US. Veterans make up a not insignificant proportion of homeless people. I'm more curious how he's ended up in the UK (if indeed genuine US veteran). He was holding up his passport yesterday but as I was on the bus I didn't get too close to it. jimlad48 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > He was back tonight - its an odd thing. There are > support mechanisms in place for real veterans, and > its worth noting that in the US a lot of people > claim to be veterans to help beg cash.

Saw this guy briefly whilst travelling through on the bus. Anyone know his story/how he's ended up in South East London down on his uppers? Wish I'd got off to talk to him and find out if he is aware of help he can get.

Oldest has just started as Harris Westminster so can't really say much about his experiences but on paper it does very well. It is selective through exam, interview and conditional on A-A* is chosen subjects. Many subjects use Cambridge U as their exam board and they are in partnership with the fee-paying Westminster School (sharing some tutors and facilities). Would suit an academic child.

Been using Zipcar for 10 months now. I no longer have a car left in our street and walk/bus short distances thereby causing less pollution. I can understand that those living in very crowded streets may find it a pain if parking is taken up by these cars but hopefully as take-up of Zipcar increases, there should be less cars on the road. I do have a quibble though, the bay on the corner of Barry and Underhill is poorly marked and as a result, there is often a non-Zipcar parked there. Needs re-marking.