![]() ![]() It’s a funky throwback to 1990s street slang and just fun to say. When something’s questionable for suspicious, we call it dodgy. Chuffed used to mean ‘plump’, so I’m not sure why or how it now means delighted. ![]() If you’re really delighted about something you can even be chuffed to bits. ![]() If you’re really pleased or delighted about something, you’re chuffed. Maybe just stick to healthy foods to avoid confusion? 3. That’s all before you move onto the more complex crisp types, like Tortilla Chips (which count as crisps but are called chips, but aren’t chips like actual chips). Then you’ve got thick, triangular chunks which we call potato wedges, which aren’t the same as circular fried slices (otherwise known as chips in other countries) which we call crisps. We call French fries just fries, and thicker-cut fries that come from a chip shop are called chips. Think you know how to order French fries in Britain? You’re wrong! In the UK we have a worryingly high number of words for different types of potato foods. Then find a recipe for scones and make some). The equivalent to shotgun in US English, this is what you say when you’re claiming something before everyone else, like the front seat of the car or the last scone (if you don’t know what a scone is, Google it and then sit in shame for a while. IMAGINE! Luckily, I’m here to teach you nine common British terms you can’t live without. ![]() Just imagine arriving in London and looking super strange because you can’t communicate with the locals. Advertise your Vacancies with .If there’s one essential thing you need to pack on your trip to the UK this year, it’s knowledge of the slang words Brits can’t stop using.Local Childminder Chat, Childminding Events, Groups & Coordinators.What's Going On? - Local Childminder Chat, Childminding Events & Groups Members only area - Information, FREE competitions, Special Member Offers, chat and much more.Forum Member Competitions - Free to enter!.Multi-cultural and disability activities/resources.Foundation Degree and 3rd Year Coursework Discussion.NVQ and CYPW Diploma Coursework discussion.Learning Journals, Scrapbooks and Diaries.Links to useful FREE resources or FREE information for childminding.Book Keeping/Accounts, Tax, Expenses and National Insurance.Paperwork! - Policies, procedures, permissions forms, contracts and booklets.Starting Childminding and Pre-registration visits.SCSWIS - formerly Scottish Care Commission - Information and Inspection tips.CSSIW - Care and Social Service Inspectorate Wales.Ofsted Information and Ofsted Inspections.Questions and Information on using the Forum.Quick Navigation General Childminding Chat Top Find out more about Free £10m Childminder Insurance Free cover for up to 2 assistants is also now included. .uk gold membership now includes £10m of free Public Liability Insurance plus £10m of free Employers' Liability Cover, free Legal Expenses Cover and free Professional Indemnity Cover.Great news! All .uk gold members now get access to 165 free online training courses from Educare, Laser Learning and Virtual College worth over £5000. Looking forward to welcoming you as a member! If you have any problems or do not receive your activation email you can contact us via this link and we will do all we can to help: Contact the Administrator It is well worth joining us, there is so much more once inside. To view the whole Forum and member areas you must register first. To start viewing posts, select the forum that you wish to visit from the selection below. You need to register with us before you can post. You can ask questions, give advice or just have a friendly chat with other members! Our community of over 30,000 members are here to provide help and advice on all aspects of childminding. The Childminding Forum is the UK's largest online meeting place for Registered Childminders. ![]()
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