Little snapzzz would hate it and so would i.
Im sure there are people that would use the service but i suspect most people would be thinking that a holiday is a holiday.
I don't take my work to the Alps and i wouldn't expect my kids to.
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Sorry Ally, but for me that's just as bad. As i said, i believe a holiday is just that.
Im sure it will work for some people but for me it wouldn't be even considered.
I definitely see why your service, as is, is successful, it sounds ideal. I think that as it stands you have the right idea as the kids are having a holiday and most importantly having fun. I think if you try and introduce a formal educational aspect then you run the risk of ruining that fun vibe.
Aside from all that i think you will be hard pushed to get any UK school to agree to it.
I've been a primary school teacher for 20 years and I have only ever taught in a fun and exciting way. I would definitely not be expecting children to do anything that resembled 'formal' education. As already stated it would only be formalised in regards to school liaison.
As an ex head teacher I know I would be more than happy to work with a nanny/teacher to prevent unauthorised absence. Schools are under a lot of pressure from the authorities and OfSTED, to stop parents taking children out of school for holidays and this pressure is now being put on parents. I have already asked a few friends who are current head teachers and they said they would very be happy with the idea in principle. Obviously the legalities need to be checked out next.
When i said formal i really didn't mean to imply that all would be all 'sit up straight and pay attention'. I simply meant that for the education authorities to agree then surely you would have to fit with their curriculum and teaching methods.
I am sure that most teachers and heads would be agreeing in principle as i have yet to meet a teacher that doesn't want whats best for their students, it is a grand idea.
As you say, the legalities are another thing all together though.
You should simply take them all to Disneyland Paris, that will be fine. Our school think so anyhow....we couldn't 'officially' take megan to france without incurring unauthorised absences but the week after the school wanted to take her on a jolly and that was all fine.....go figure.
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Started by Snowb4ndit in Ski Chatter 14-Mar-2012 - 31 Replies
Snapzzz
reply to 'A business idea - What are your thoughts.' posted Mar-2012
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
AllyG
reply to 'A business idea - What are your thoughts.' posted Mar-2012
Snapzzz,
Once my younger daughter reached the 2 GCSE years she began bringing schoolwork with her on our ski holidays. She does it in the evenings and if I can I help her with it. For us, it's another good thing about ski holidays because the ski-ing finishes about 4 p.m. and then we've got the rest of the evening for cooking, eating, and studying in our apartment.
And, on our most recent holiday it was uni work because she had an important exam the day after we got back.
If Snowbandit's plan had involved evening classes it would have worked for us but obviously not for those parents wanting ski time away from their kids.
Ally
Once my younger daughter reached the 2 GCSE years she began bringing schoolwork with her on our ski holidays. She does it in the evenings and if I can I help her with it. For us, it's another good thing about ski holidays because the ski-ing finishes about 4 p.m. and then we've got the rest of the evening for cooking, eating, and studying in our apartment.
And, on our most recent holiday it was uni work because she had an important exam the day after we got back.
If Snowbandit's plan had involved evening classes it would have worked for us but obviously not for those parents wanting ski time away from their kids.
Ally
Snapzzz
reply to 'A business idea - What are your thoughts.' posted Mar-2012
AllyG wrote:Snapzzz,
Once my younger daughter reached the 2 GCSE years she began bringing schoolwork with her on our ski holidays. She does it in the evenings and if I can I help her with it. For us, it's another good thing about ski holidays because the ski-ing finishes about 4 p.m. and then we've got the rest of the evening for cooking, eating, and studying in our apartment.
And, on our most recent holiday it was uni work because she had an important exam the day after we got back.
If Snowbandit's plan had involved evening classes it would have worked for us but obviously not for those parents wanting ski time away from their kids.
Ally
Sorry Ally, but for me that's just as bad. As i said, i believe a holiday is just that.
Im sure it will work for some people but for me it wouldn't be even considered.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Snowb4ndit
reply to 'A business idea - What are your thoughts.' posted Mar-2012
Thank you for your replies I am finding them very useful.
Firstly it would be for children who were between 4 and 10. Secondly the children would not be 'going to school'.
The nannies at present go to the chalet and look after young children who don't ski all day, or they pick up from ski school and then go to the chalet. They plan a fun week with the children which involves all sorts of activities that the kids really enjoy. The activities take place indoors and outdoors. The large majority of the things we do are educational anyway and the difference would be that the nanny/teacher would talk to the school before hand to get an idea of the child's ability level and they would also receive a report on what the child had done during their stay. This could then possibly count as off site education and the unauthorised absence that would normallly be recorded will be avoided.
It is a very popular service at present, that is not in question. What I am thinking is if the opportunity was there for the nanny to be a qualified teacher that liaised with the child's school and prevented an absence would you choose that over the usual ski resort nanny service.
I do appreciate that many of you simply wouldn't leave your children at all but there are many that are happy to do so.
Firstly it would be for children who were between 4 and 10. Secondly the children would not be 'going to school'.
The nannies at present go to the chalet and look after young children who don't ski all day, or they pick up from ski school and then go to the chalet. They plan a fun week with the children which involves all sorts of activities that the kids really enjoy. The activities take place indoors and outdoors. The large majority of the things we do are educational anyway and the difference would be that the nanny/teacher would talk to the school before hand to get an idea of the child's ability level and they would also receive a report on what the child had done during their stay. This could then possibly count as off site education and the unauthorised absence that would normallly be recorded will be avoided.
It is a very popular service at present, that is not in question. What I am thinking is if the opportunity was there for the nanny to be a qualified teacher that liaised with the child's school and prevented an absence would you choose that over the usual ski resort nanny service.
I do appreciate that many of you simply wouldn't leave your children at all but there are many that are happy to do so.
Take Life With A Pinch Of Salt... A Wedge Of Lime, & A Shot Of Tequila :-)
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Snapzzz
reply to 'A business idea - What are your thoughts.' posted Mar-2012
snowb4ndit wrote:
It is a very popular service at present, that is not in question. What I am thinking is if the opportunity was there for the nanny to be a qualified teacher that liaised with the child's school and prevented an absence would you choose that over the usual ski resort nanny service.
I definitely see why your service, as is, is successful, it sounds ideal. I think that as it stands you have the right idea as the kids are having a holiday and most importantly having fun. I think if you try and introduce a formal educational aspect then you run the risk of ruining that fun vibe.
Aside from all that i think you will be hard pushed to get any UK school to agree to it.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Snowb4ndit
reply to 'A business idea - What are your thoughts.' posted Mar-2012
Snapzzz wrote:snowb4ndit wrote:
It is a very popular service at present, that is not in question. What I am thinking is if the opportunity was there for the nanny to be a qualified teacher that liaised with the child's school and prevented an absence would you choose that over the usual ski resort nanny service.
I definitely see why your service, as is, is successful, it sounds ideal. I think that as it stands you have the right idea as the kids are having a holiday and most importantly having fun. I think if you try and introduce a formal educational aspect then you run the risk of ruining that fun vibe.
Aside from all that i think you will be hard pushed to get any UK school to agree to it.
I've been a primary school teacher for 20 years and I have only ever taught in a fun and exciting way. I would definitely not be expecting children to do anything that resembled 'formal' education. As already stated it would only be formalised in regards to school liaison.
As an ex head teacher I know I would be more than happy to work with a nanny/teacher to prevent unauthorised absence. Schools are under a lot of pressure from the authorities and OfSTED, to stop parents taking children out of school for holidays and this pressure is now being put on parents. I have already asked a few friends who are current head teachers and they said they would very be happy with the idea in principle. Obviously the legalities need to be checked out next.
Take Life With A Pinch Of Salt... A Wedge Of Lime, & A Shot Of Tequila :-)
Snapzzz
reply to 'A business idea - What are your thoughts.' posted Mar-2012
snowb4ndit wrote:Snapzzz wrote:snowb4ndit wrote:
It is a very popular service at present, that is not in question. What I am thinking is if the opportunity was there for the nanny to be a qualified teacher that liaised with the child's school and prevented an absence would you choose that over the usual ski resort nanny service.
I definitely see why your service, as is, is successful, it sounds ideal. I think that as it stands you have the right idea as the kids are having a holiday and most importantly having fun. I think if you try and introduce a formal educational aspect then you run the risk of ruining that fun vibe.
Aside from all that i think you will be hard pushed to get any UK school to agree to it.
I've been a primary school teacher for 20 years and I have only ever taught in a fun and exciting way. I would definitely not be expecting children to do anything that resembled 'formal' education. As already stated it would only be formalised in regards to school liaison.
As an ex head teacher I know I would be more than happy to work with a nanny/teacher to prevent unauthorised absence. Schools are under a lot of pressure from the authorities and OfSTED, to stop parents taking children out of school for holidays and this pressure is now being put on parents. I have already asked a few friends who are current head teachers and they said they would very be happy with the idea in principle. Obviously the legalities need to be checked out next.
When i said formal i really didn't mean to imply that all would be all 'sit up straight and pay attention'. I simply meant that for the education authorities to agree then surely you would have to fit with their curriculum and teaching methods.
I am sure that most teachers and heads would be agreeing in principle as i have yet to meet a teacher that doesn't want whats best for their students, it is a grand idea.
As you say, the legalities are another thing all together though.
You should simply take them all to Disneyland Paris, that will be fine. Our school think so anyhow....we couldn't 'officially' take megan to france without incurring unauthorised absences but the week after the school wanted to take her on a jolly and that was all fine.....go figure.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Edited 1 time. Last update at 14-Mar-2012
AllyG
reply to 'A business idea - What are your thoughts.' posted Mar-2012
Snowbandit,
I'm really sorry - I totally misunderstood what you were talking about :oops:
I am trying to get my head around this, and finding it rather difficult.
Are you saying that the government is going to stop parents taking children out of state primary schools during term time? When my kids were young it was not a problem when they were in primary school.
Ally
I'm really sorry - I totally misunderstood what you were talking about :oops:
I am trying to get my head around this, and finding it rather difficult.
Are you saying that the government is going to stop parents taking children out of state primary schools during term time? When my kids were young it was not a problem when they were in primary school.
Ally
Topic last updated on 15-March-2012 at 19:28