Thursday, December 24, 2009

WHat did you prefer? High school or college? (UK)

WHat did you prefer? High school or college? (UK)?
I'm in my last year of high school, and just wondering what you thought was better. Also, how many A Levels did you take? And what were they?
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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College, for sure! College and school are very different in many ways. They still have some things which are similar (for instance, they care if you don't show up to lessons), but they're less strict and will give you the opportunity to expand your intellectual horizons if you wish to. Plus, I found teachers in secondary school more difficult to communicate with. It's as if they hate you or something sometimes. I myself, took on 4 AS Levels plus a GCSE retake (I got a D in maths due to the fact that I didn't have a teacher for my year 10 and 11 year. I know... I went to a terrible school. But I retook it and got a B!). However, I did pretty good. I got mostly A's and B's at GCSE. My AS's were in Ancient History, Drama, Religious Studies and Applied Science. But I dropped Drama in the first week and took up Archaeology. I passed all of them, with rather good grades, but I dropped Applied Science for my second year because I really didn't like It and I wasn't getting on well with some of the students in there. I really enjoyed college. I took up an Extended Project in my second year, which allowed to me to conduct my own research into a topic I found interesting. As I'm an Archaeology nut, I followed that pursuit. What are you planning on studying, might I ask?
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Am I the only one who finds it wrong that some Nursery schools in the UK are wanting 2 year olds to attend

Am I the only one who finds it wrong that some Nursery schools in the UK are wanting 2 year olds to attend?
At 2 they should still be with their parents, not in school. When I was younger you had to be potty trained before starting nursery, now they don't. My friend is a nursery teacher teaching 3-4 year olds, and is upset that the place she works is accepting 2 year olds as teaching a 2 year old is nothing like teaching a 4 year old. Its not the same as daycare, its actual schooling.
Parenting - 11 Answers
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You're not the only one. I don't think it's right either. 4 years old and 2 years old are almost a world apart. At 4 years old, you can already walk, run, jump, talk (not completely, but mostly), use the toilet, and maybe even write and read. At 2 years old, you're barely walking, still potty training, etc. At age 2, you should be spending time with your parents. Not some strangers.
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A nursery school is a place you send your child so the parents or parent can work throughout the day with a safe place for them to be watched. Some moms do not have the luxury of staying at home with the child until he/she is 4 years old. Day cares and nursery's are about the money.. they will take whoever they can to make a profit. Is it wrong? No, moms and dads need someone they can trust to watch their child so they can continue to work.
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I don't think it's wrong. Maybe the potty trained kids will help encourage them to potty train, maybe not...But I don't think it's wrong. It would be nice if every two year old could spend time with their parents, but really, how big of a difference is there between two and three?
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If the nursery schools are accepting 2 year olds, I don't see a problem. It's the parent's choice. If they were making it mandatory, then I would see a problem. They are probably thinking that some parents don't know how or don't have the means to teach their children what they need to be taught around the age of two. So for them nursery would benefit their children. From a personal stand point though, no, I wouldn't send my son to nursery at two.
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maybe the parents have to work , someone has to take care of the two yr old
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Oh that is wrong. I dont know what the schedule is over in the UK but i dont think thats right at all. A 2 year old is so diffrent than a 4 year old!
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Are you meaning playgroups, private nurseries, or nurseries attached to schools? Playgroups are only for 2 or 3 hours, and the kids have to be 2 and a half years old. Private nurseries take kids of all ages, babies right up to school age. The other nurseries are usually at least partly financed by the government, and the children have to be at least 3 to attend.
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No, it's not mandatory and it's the parent's choice to be sending their 2yo to nursery. And obviously any teaching that gets done will be tweaked to meet the ability of each child there. Edit: just to add, I wouldnt send my daughter at 2 either as it IS quite young, but again, it's down to the parent.
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This is misunderstood. What is being offered is 15 hours a week of free PRE-school nursery places for 2 year olds from poor families. This is less about formal education and more about learning. Surestart centres have been offering pre-school for 3 year olds in deprived areas for years, the outcome has generally been successful and offering a place for 2 year olds to also spend 3 hours a day painting, playing, interacting and learning can only be a good thing.
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I entered nursery school when I was 2 (1988). It was once or twice a week for two hours...it was a class just for 2 year olds to just get them used to being social and ready for pre-school the next year...it WAS NOT a daycare, it was just a class my mom saw a church by our house was offering and she saw opportunity for me since the only children I played with were the neighbor kids and my siblings...it was also a chance for her (a SAHM at the time) to get to know other mothers in the area who also have toddlers...
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Not at parents are able to stay home with their kids until they are able to go to nursery schools. Why not start kids off sooner to get acclimated with other children? I don't see anything wrong with that. Your friend shouldn't be mad because rules change at a job all the time, either she will just have to sh*t or get off the pot.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

tattoo school in deptford, uk.

tattoo school in deptford, uk.?
i was told there is a tattoo school in deptford but i cant find anything on google. anyone know anything about it? a link to a website or something? aaaaaand all of you that want to tell me that isnt how to do it, ive already been offered an apprenticeship thanks, im not some kid that wants your advice on how to wear my hair, i was just interested to see what it was about. i can make up my own mind about whther or not i would like to attend.
Tattoos - 4 Answers
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Hi. I think it might be called kids love ink. I would go to www.yell.com then in the first box type in tattooist leave the second box and in the third box put deptford. It will come up with loads in deptford. Hope this helps x
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I haven't heard of it but the entire concept sounds a little off; it's not something that you can teach a class on, it has to be taught on an intensive one on one basis. Honestly, I wouldn't trust a tattooist who's learnt everything from 'tattoo school' with my skin. After all, how many people manage to graduate high school and learn nothing from it? If you want to become a tattooist then ask around the studios in your area and beg for an apprenticship, it's the best possible way to learn
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what the hell lol you don't need to go to a special school. Do what 99.9% of what tattooists do and make a portfolio of art drawings, go into studios and show them it and ask if they'd take you on as an apprentice. Tattooing is a very competetive buisness, it won't be handed to you on a platter from a schooling degree, you've gotta hunt. And finding someone to take you on as an aprentice is hard, but thats how we all start off
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Agreed with the above two answers. I know it doesn't really answer your question, but a tattoo school is probably a waste of your time anyway. You need to gain experience in a real tattooing environment, and at least in an apprenticeship you won't have to pay to learn.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

How does schools in the UK look like

How does schools in the UK look like?
If possible could you guys send a pic of your school if you go to school in the UK
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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Many are called grammar schools..
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