http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/-t1.htm Chat about all aspects of childmiding ask advice and general chat Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:35:51 GMT 10 http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/13/29/92/88/childm17.png http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/-t1.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/september-meal-planner-all-completed-t900.htm Jellybean found this on the web and thought it might be useful for you its a monthly meal planner already completed 4shared.com /account/document/cuQgRkIL/September2010.html (PDF VERSION) 4shared.com September2010.html (ms word Version editable) hope you find it useful Childminding Chat Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:35:51 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/september-meal-planner-all-completed-t900.htm#3822 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/september-meal-planner-all-completed-t900.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/minibus-t884.htm winstonian Thanks]]> Childminding Chat Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:15:07 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/minibus-t884.htm#3784 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/minibus-t884.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/been-quiet-here-t895.htm small inspirations

You guys have all been very quiet recently how are you all doing?

Had a good Summer?

Kel xx]]> Childminding Chat Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:34:03 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/been-quiet-here-t895.htm#3811 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/been-quiet-here-t895.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/buggy-boards-for-double-prams-t894.htm small inspirations Hey all just wondered if it was at all possible to get a buggy board for a double buggy? From Sept my son goes to school, an I have little ones starting plus a 2 yr old. Dont think the 2 yr old will walk all the way there and back so been looking for a buggy board to no success. Dont want to buy a triple pram, can anyone help? xx Childminding Chat Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:39:34 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/buggy-boards-for-double-prams-t894.htm#3806 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/buggy-boards-for-double-prams-t894.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/bump-to-head-t891.htm small inspirations Hey, I look after a boy who can be quite aggressive at times. Today he pushed another boy while in the garden. As a result the child got a nasty egg on his head. I filled in an accident form obviously and also an incident form for the child that did it. When i told the parent who's child had the bump she wasnt very impressed as you can imagine, but worse because I follow nursery policy and mention no names she may well have gone thinking it was my son who did it, which it wasnt. There was only ... Childminding Chat Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:35:24 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/bump-to-head-t891.htm#3798 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/bump-to-head-t891.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/new-personalised-childminding-books-t890.htm Jellybean I have re-designed all the books on the website www.childminding-treasures.com, they are all laser printed and now personalised for free.
X ]]> Childminding Chat Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:12:30 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/new-personalised-childminding-books-t890.htm#3796 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/new-personalised-childminding-books-t890.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/creative-activities-t889.htm sharon dodd Hello Im a fairly new hildinder and currently have a very demanding 7 year old, she is always asking to make things but doesnt have any ideas on what she wants to make. I have done numerous crafts with her along with cooking, science experiments ect and feel as if I am running out of ideas. She likes me to tell her what were making and refuses to make thing up for herself. My mum says its cause I have spent so much time with her, help anyone got any ideas! Childminding Chat Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:28:01 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/creative-activities-t889.htm#3794 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/creative-activities-t889.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/foundation-degree-t888.htm mollypop73 I am just wondering if there are any childminders out there who have signed up for the graduate leader programme to do the foundation degree in early years and can tell me what they have done with it after graduating? I am considering it at the moment but am unsure of what door it could open for me as my only experience of working with children is as a childminder and I dont really need a degree to do that as I am already doing it. Any views or expereinces welcomed thanks Childminding Chat Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:05:42 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/foundation-degree-t888.htm#3790 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/foundation-degree-t888.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/hi-everyone-how-are-you-all-t887.htm Jellybean we have now reached 400 members!!! sorry ive not been on here for a while ive been poorly i had an accident and hurt my leg so have been resting for the past 6 weeks.
Hope you are all well ]]> Childminding Chat Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:02:11 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/hi-everyone-how-are-you-all-t887.htm#3788 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/hi-everyone-how-are-you-all-t887.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/milk-allowance-t885.htm mandarooney
thanxx]]> Childminding Chat Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:23:35 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/milk-allowance-t885.htm#3786 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/milk-allowance-t885.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/trying-for-a-baby-t881.htm small inspirations Hey u lot how are you all? I wanted to know how having a baby would affect my childminding business. Would I have to end contracts with children to fit a new baby in or would ofsted provide me with a variation so I could continue with ones I have and a new baby? And obviously you can't really take 9 months maternity? Otherwise surely all the parents would go elsewhere. Not sure I like the thought of having a baby then going straight back to work? And is there any way of receiving maternity pay ... Childminding Chat Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:42:24 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/trying-for-a-baby-t881.htm#3777 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/trying-for-a-baby-t881.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/when-a-child-leaves-t879.htm small inspirations Hey guys how are you all? When a child leaves your setting for school or nursery do you give the parents things like their deveolpment records? And any observations? Or do we keep hold of them? I know pre-schools pass on their profile records for school. Do any of you use the profiles and if so where did you get it from? From Sept I am a very busy bee and will be doing over 50 hrs a week, eeeek Kel xx Childminding Chat Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:07:17 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/when-a-child-leaves-t879.htm#3770 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/when-a-child-leaves-t879.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/numbers-t878.htm scully Hi, I haven't been on hear for ages & for that I apologise. I have just spoken to someone that has really confused me. When Ofsted did my visit they said that I could have 6 children but they would deduct 2 for my children leaving 4 spaces available. After having spoken to this person they said that the 4 places were for my 2 children + 2 mindees Can anyone please advise me if I am right? Scully x Childminding Chat Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:17:33 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/numbers-t878.htm#3768 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/numbers-t878.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/the-new-conservatives-t873.htm mandarooney arghhhhh omg i have just had a phone call from a parent with regards to the new governmnet. she told me the new conservatives are looking to take away child tax credits for couples earning 25000 or over. and if this is the case she will have to leave her job and give notice to me. How bloody stupid is this, I actually voted them in ova labour as they promised to help working families this is goin to cripple us. aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i'm soooooooooooo angry Childminding Chat Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:48:57 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/the-new-conservatives-t873.htm#3751 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/the-new-conservatives-t873.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wooooohooooooooooooooooo-t877.htm mandarooney ]]> Childminding Chat Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:28:20 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wooooohooooooooooooooooo-t877.htm#3763 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wooooohooooooooooooooooo-t877.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/how-do-childminders-deal-with-chicken-pox-in-settings-t874.htm fifi Hello, Any advice on how to deal with Chicken Poxs? My 3 year old daughter has suspected chicken pox...errrrrrrr she has a few spots on her back and face and it looks like the dreaded pox, what do I do? Also one of the children I look after has red spots over her back and tummy, doctor says it might be pox... we don't have confirmation, but i think it is. Do I close down or isolate my daughter and keep open? all advice gratefully recieved.Ofsted registered childminder in Islington Childminding Chat Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:51:12 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/how-do-childminders-deal-with-chicken-pox-in-settings-t874.htm#3752 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/how-do-childminders-deal-with-chicken-pox-in-settings-t874.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/we-lost-the-appeal-t856.htm Jellybean Hi guys, just to let you all know we lost our school appeal today despite having support from our local Mp and having a school governor in the appeal with us. I have contacted the local paper and told them about what has happened, ive not heard back from them yet. Ive also setup a facebook group it would be great if you could join and support our cause i'm not beaten yet Childminding Chat Fri, 14 May 2010 18:31:07 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/we-lost-the-appeal-t856.htm#3708 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/we-lost-the-appeal-t856.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/what-to-do-t870.htm kimme I just feel i've had enough my kids started first thing, weight lifted off my shoulders when all went 2 skool for nursery. Not a bad afternoon then what a crap evening. Got 3 out 4 kids 2 bed, started accounts for a bit, sent last child 2 bed, tried 2 sort out observations, crap from 2 kids eating chocolate in bed flipped my lid really lost it & ended up crying ( how stupid) couldnt do obs feel really sh**. What 2 do now ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Sorry for the rant xxx Childminding Chat Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:23:40 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/what-to-do-t870.htm#3744 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/what-to-do-t870.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/car-insurance-t869.htm mollypop73
Anyone else drive and what insurance do you have]]> Childminding Chat Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:28:20 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/car-insurance-t869.htm#3739 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/car-insurance-t869.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/nvq-level-3-unit-306-k3h257-t868.htm LADYBIRD Thanks (hopefuly!!)
Vx]]> Childminding Chat Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:36:51 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/nvq-level-3-unit-306-k3h257-t868.htm#3733 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/nvq-level-3-unit-306-k3h257-t868.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/dhc-books-for-sale-x3-t867.htm Jellybean Hi everyone, Ive just completed my final assignment for the DHC and i am selling the books i bought on ebay, here is the link to them if anyone is interested http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280516613988&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Childminding Chat Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:05:16 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/dhc-books-for-sale-x3-t867.htm#3732 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/dhc-books-for-sale-x3-t867.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/help-i-have-a-biter-t866.htm mollypop73 I have a little girl who has been comming to me for a while now who has just started biting, she doesnt bite anyone else but my son who is 3 weeks older than her they are both 2 1/2 I know biting and hitting can be a development stage and but am finding ti difficult to manage. She likes the attention of being told it hurts or even being moved out of the way and ignored while i comfort my son which spurs more attacks because she is jealous. I take time with her also but it is difficult to get ... Childminding Chat Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:56:53 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/help-i-have-a-biter-t866.htm#3729 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/help-i-have-a-biter-t866.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/taking-on-an-assistant-t864.htm suzanne
would appreciate your feed back and any advice,suggestions and any experience you might have had

many thanks
suzanne]]> Childminding Chat Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:04:10 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/taking-on-an-assistant-t864.htm#3723 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/taking-on-an-assistant-t864.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/looking-to-leave-childminding-t861.htm mandarooney Hi everyone, I have made a big decision today, I already have my NVQ level 3 and now going to do teacher assistant course and do voluntary work at a school one day a week (thursday which is my day off) so i can carry on working whilst i train and go to an evening class. I love my job working with children but do not like the paperwork, my children have the raw end of the deal as i am grumpy with them outside of work as always doing p'work and h'work fo next days work etc. i feel relieved ... Childminding Chat Fri, 28 May 2010 11:02:45 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/looking-to-leave-childminding-t861.htm#3716 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/looking-to-leave-childminding-t861.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/sept-vacancies-t862.htm small inspirations Hey. My son is due to start school in sept so will obviously have a place available then as he will no longer count in my under 5s ratio, but to begin with I think they settle them in by doing mornings for a few weeks. I just wondered if i would need to apply for a variation so I can take on more children in sept for that few weeks where they may overlap? Im getting lots of calls for sept and dont want to tell them I cant start at beg of the new term because they will prob just go elsewhere. ... Childminding Chat Fri, 28 May 2010 11:45:00 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/sept-vacancies-t862.htm#3718 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/sept-vacancies-t862.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/a-2hr-30min-overlap-t857.htm emma04 I'm currently registered to care for 4 under 5. However one of my mindees (who was full time, but went part time as mum was on mat leave) now wants to increase back up to full time. Trouble is i have taken on another child and on Mondays only & term time only my numbers will increase to 5 under 5 for just 2hrs and 30min. I really don't want to lose any of the children because of this, as they have been with me for quite a while and it would be so annoying due to such a short overlap. ... Childminding Chat Tue, 18 May 2010 14:07:44 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/a-2hr-30min-overlap-t857.htm#3709 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/a-2hr-30min-overlap-t857.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/eyfs-topic-webs-t853.htm Jellybean Great news, I have finally completed the topic webs package and it is now available to buy. This package has the free ones from the eyfschildmindingresources website and has the following new ones that are only available on this package. Dinosaurs England and st george's day Halloween Mother goose (nursery rhymes) On the farm Summer holidays The very hungry caterpillar Under the sea Where I Live (about your local area) World Cup/Euro football tournaments Plus ... Childminding Chat Thu, 13 May 2010 17:26:52 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/eyfs-topic-webs-t853.htm#3705 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/eyfs-topic-webs-t853.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wished-i-could-stop-feeling-so-deflated-t850.htm mandarooney i look after two little ones who will turn 3 in sept. they miss the school nursery intake this year. I have just put a questionnaire out to all parents as i am on the network and thinking about doin the accreditation to receive funding, the questionnaire was to see if they would use the free funding instead of putting their child into nursery, both have said no, i know its nothing to do with me personnally 1 wants the transition into school to start then and the other wants this to but is ... Childminding Chat Tue, 11 May 2010 16:58:25 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wished-i-could-stop-feeling-so-deflated-t850.htm#3698 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/wished-i-could-stop-feeling-so-deflated-t850.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/retainer-fees-t849.htm happyhouse Hiya, I am currently trying to find an under 5 to fill a vacancy that I have from the end of May. I have had some interest, but for Mum's going back to work in September. If they want me to hold the place until then what retainer would you normally charge or would you take a non-refundable deposit instead?...I see the NCMA contracts suggest 50% retainer fee, is it reasonable to expect them to pay half for the next 3 months? I was wondering what other childminders do in this situation? Sarah ... Childminding Chat Fri, 07 May 2010 13:38:56 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/retainer-fees-t849.htm#3694 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/retainer-fees-t849.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/after-school-and-holiday-minding-t847.htm happyhouse Hello! I normally mind the under 5's but have been approached by a lovely lady who would like me to do after school care for her little boy, who will be starting school in September. She has asked if she would still have to pay me in the holidays if I don't have her son...which I was unsure of as she has also said that she may need me some days in the holidays. I am thinking of telling her that as long as my normal pay is covered by the days that she requests then I wouldn't ask for her normal ... Childminding Chat Wed, 05 May 2010 13:44:05 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/after-school-and-holiday-minding-t847.htm#3688 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/after-school-and-holiday-minding-t847.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/need-ideas-t840.htm joanne m i have got my nvq asser comeing today after school to do a observation on me doing phisical development with the kids last time i did obstickle course in the back garden i would like some new ideas please
thank you joanne ]]> Childminding Chat Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:51:56 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/need-ideas-t840.htm#3668 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/need-ideas-t840.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/books-for-sale-dhc-cminding-guide-to-good-practice-t846.htm LADYBIRD Hi i have found 2 books i no longer need if anyone is interested DHC Diploma in homebased childcare (RRP £17.99) £7.00 + p&p CHILDMINDING - A guide to good practice- 2nd edition (thought about keeping this one but although i used it for lots of quotes and info for the DHC i havnt opened it since so no point really) i think theres a new edition of this book out now but still really useful book, covers all aspects of running a good childminding practice. £5.00 + p&p or would ... Childminding Chat Mon, 03 May 2010 22:44:35 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/books-for-sale-dhc-cminding-guide-to-good-practice-t846.htm#3687 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/books-for-sale-dhc-cminding-guide-to-good-practice-t846.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/appealing-the-school-choice-t845.htm small inspirations Hi all Hoping someone can help me or give me advice. I pick up from one school only as I walk, but my son has been allocated a different school for september. I am appealing it because its my job at the end of the day and am going to fight it all the way. I just wondered if anyone else had been through the appeal process, it all sounds pretty scary. I've done my letter but am worried about having to stand up and put my case forward in front of people. And also do not know who to take ... Childminding Chat Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:39:49 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/appealing-the-school-choice-t845.htm#3684 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/appealing-the-school-choice-t845.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/every-child-matters-portfolio-dividers-t844.htm Jellybean just added some ECM portfolio dividers on the webiste
http://www.childminding-treasures.com/prod2.cfm?product=69106]]> Childminding Chat Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:35:32 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/every-child-matters-portfolio-dividers-t844.htm#3683 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/every-child-matters-portfolio-dividers-t844.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/i-have-just-about-had-enough-t799.htm Jellybean My son goes to the local nursery he has been there since september, we found out last week that he has not got into any of the 3 schools we put down on the form the one that he is already at is 2 minutes from our home and the other 2 are still very close. They have allocated him a place at a school that is 3 miles away!!, i don't drive so will have to get 2 buses to take him to school and 2 buses to get him home. My whole business is going to be ruined as i do pick ups from the school he ... Childminding Chat Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:10:02 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/i-have-just-about-had-enough-t799.htm#3537 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/i-have-just-about-had-enough-t799.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/homeschooling-your-own-children-t823.htm babybunting Does anyone here know anything about homeschooling your child, mine has not got into any of the local schools in sept and have allocated us a place miles away, we are appealing but if we do take the place offered i will not be able to childmind any more as i don't drice and will spend hours every day on a bus, i thought i would home school until he gets into local school he is 3rd on the waiting list and i really don't want to send him to the other one. That;s what happens when you buy a new ... Childminding Chat Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:43:43 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/homeschooling-your-own-children-t823.htm#3621 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/homeschooling-your-own-children-t823.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/trouble-with-own-kids-t839.htm LADYBIRD Hi just wanted a bit of a rant about my own kids and any help advice would be greatly appreciated!!!! I have a boy just turned 10 and a girl just turned 7 now they are good kids really and compared to some, i really cant complain, i know that. But my son has developed a really bad attituide!!! He seems to think that none of the rules apply to him at the moment and its like he has 2 personalities!!! For example he is a cuddly boy,always tells me he loves me, doesnt do really bad things doesnt ... Childminding Chat Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:16:25 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/trouble-with-own-kids-t839.htm#3665 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/trouble-with-own-kids-t839.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/initial-organisation-t834.htm Waveawand Hiya, Just had a successful interview with prospective parents. Im to mind their 8month old starting tomorrow ! Dont feel that Ive got myself that organised really and although Ive got my file and policies in order - well in a folder and a concertina file with forms/ early years/ofsted bumpf/accident file/ contracts etd -havent actual done anything as yet about the EYFS stuff. What stuff do I need to buy so I feel in control? Ive various forms that look like they may work for me but not ... Childminding Chat Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:51:46 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/initial-organisation-t834.htm#3653 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/initial-organisation-t834.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/help-swine-flu-in-setting-t831.htm em29 Hiya everyone - just had my little baby back after easter break tooday - she is 11 months old. i have a 4 year old and a 1 year old tha are my children. When the mum collected her daughter she said that the little girls dad has swine flu diagnosed today. She asked if the little girl could still come. I said that the incubation period was 7 days so to keep her home until friday (lo's dad was ill from last friday) and if no temperature she can return. The little girl has had her swine flu jab but ... Childminding Chat Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:05:55 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/help-swine-flu-in-setting-t831.htm#3645 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/help-swine-flu-in-setting-t831.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/what-else-do-i-need-t830.htm scully
I posted a topic on here earlier about invoices, however I have now been told that I need to be vat registered. I have just been given my UTR Unique Taxpayer Reference by HM Revenue & Customs, but is there anything else I need to do or be registered for?

Many thanks as always,

Scully ]]> Childminding Chat Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:05:34 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/what-else-do-i-need-t830.htm#3641 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/what-else-do-i-need-t830.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/invoice-templates-what-you-put-on-them-t829.htm scully
I am just about to send out an invoice for my first months childminding but I am undecided on one how to do the invoice & two what to put on it. What invoice do you all use?

Many thanks as always,

Scully x ]]> Childminding Chat Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:24:09 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/invoice-templates-what-you-put-on-them-t829.htm#3640 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/invoice-templates-what-you-put-on-them-t829.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/how-much-to-charge-t827.htm twinkletoes Ive got a lady coming to see me in a couple of weeks, she is looking to start in september so 6 months away yet, would you charge a retainer and if so how much?]]> Childminding Chat Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:03:07 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/how-much-to-charge-t827.htm#3634 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/how-much-to-charge-t827.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/full-time-to-decrease-hrs-t793.htm small inspirations Hey u lovely lot Right I have a 2 yr old with me who does full time, 40 hrs a week. His mum is putting him into nursery 2 maybe 3 days a week from September, she wants to know if i will still have him on the other days, plus hols (nursery is term time only). I haven't given her an answer yet as I wanted to see if any of you have been in this position? I have my own son, but from sept he will be at school. But this child is my main income, I have another child that does 5 days but less ... Childminding Chat Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:15 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/full-time-to-decrease-hrs-t793.htm#3524 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/full-time-to-decrease-hrs-t793.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/tandem-pushchairs-t478.htm mandarooney
Thanxxx]]> Childminding Chat Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:32:13 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/tandem-pushchairs-t478.htm#2320 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/tandem-pushchairs-t478.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/first-ofsted-inspection-since-registration-t825.htm scully Hi All, I have just been contacted by Ofsted & told they are coming next Wednesday for my inspection visit. This just happens to co-inside with the first day that I will be childminding. There are aware of this & will be taking it into consideration. I have been advised by another childminder that I need to have locks on all my bedroom doors. Is this right? The whole of my house has been registered. Also do I need to have a first aid sign on the door where my first aid box ... Childminding Chat Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:08:15 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/first-ofsted-inspection-since-registration-t825.htm#3625 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/first-ofsted-inspection-since-registration-t825.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/kids-in-the-garden-t824.htm Jellybean
http://www.kidsinthegarden.co.uk/]]> Childminding Chat Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:06:50 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/kids-in-the-garden-t824.htm#3624 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/kids-in-the-garden-t824.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/my-poor-son-t820.htm twinkletoes He's played with a mindee for 3 years and they are at nursery, mindee has made some new friends and as soon as my son comes over to talk to them he gets told go away i don't like you anymore, you are not my friend, the mindees mum was there and did not say a word to mindee, if it were me i would have told my son to say sorry as its not nice to speak to your friends like that. He was so upset he did not want me to leave him at nursery, and he said can i buy him some sweets so that he can share ... Childminding Chat Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:28:12 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/my-poor-son-t820.htm#3615 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/my-poor-son-t820.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/whats-the-latest-you-will-work-to-t814.htm danial Ive had some parents come over today, initially over the phone they said they would need me until 6:45 - 7:00 in the evenings and when they came over today they changed it and said they want it until 8pm. My problem is this ... if i take this lovely little child on i will be working 13 hours a day, my son goes to bed at 7pm so i would not be able to bath him and put him to bed, and there is the possibility that he will get woken up at 8pm when the doorbell is rung. What would you do, the child ... Childminding Chat Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:45:06 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/whats-the-latest-you-will-work-to-t814.htm#3593 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/whats-the-latest-you-will-work-to-t814.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/daily-forms-t819.htm small inspirations Do any of you write a daily form for the children which goes home with them? Just looking for some ideas as been using the same one since i started and bit bored of it. I am rubbish at designing at my own so if any of you could send me a sample so I can see it I would be very greatful. My one at the moment is a Peppa Pig one, details the activities and toys we have played with, what they have eaten, sleeps, their temperment and nappies etc. Thanks in advance xx Childminding Chat Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:30:43 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/daily-forms-t819.htm#3611 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/daily-forms-t819.htm http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/retainer-how-long-t818.htm Jellybean I met with a parent last month she signed contract and paid a retainer of £50, she is waiting for her CRB to come back and has chased them up and it turns out it was only sent off last week, so it could take another 6-8 weeks to come back, should i ask her for another retainer as we thought she would be starting with me at the end of this month at the latest now it could be the end of next month? Childminding Chat Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:17:45 GMT http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/retainer-how-long-t818.htm#3609 http://www.childminder-forum.com/childminding-chat-f3/retainer-how-long-t818.htm