Lesha I think I did about 200 - 300 words on Professional issues and covered the Disability Discrimination Act and the issues surrounding the level of professional pay. I forced myself to sit down and write it in a weekend, when I sent it I wasn't convinced the style of writing was formal enough but it passed. I'd been thinking about it and starting it on and off for four years before I finally sent it so I think my only advice would be not to keep putting it off as the prospect of doing it just became more daunting as time went on. Alison Prunty Children's Services Officer Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com