I was pointed to this article this evening. One would expect more from such an organisation. There are actually 2 issues - and maybe another day I'll address the costs of childcare - having run 2 private day nurseries I know a little about that! However, for now, what caused an unexpected Friday night blogpost? Five words 'Informal arrangements such as childminders' ! Seriously, yes, you read that right. So of course, email flew straight out my inbox .......
'Dear Ms Goodwin,
I was pointed towards your short article on the above, dated 19th February 2015.
I
am a NNEB qualified childcarer, with 30 plus years experience, have
owned 2 private day nurseries, have a Playwork L3, and the DTLLS
qualification which enables me to teach childcare and playwork to
others. I am in the process of setting up as a training provider and am
just completing the process to hopefully become a foster carer. I also have 2 step-children, 3 birth children (one with ADHD) and an adopted child (with complex special needs).
However,
as I want to childmind the above makes no difference, not a single jot,
not a measly iota. I have to, please note have to it is not optional,
jump through a never-ending hoop .......
- Attend a pre-reg evening with the LA Early Years
- Attend and pass a 12 week course certifying me as a childminder
- Attend a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Course
- Register with the ICO
- Create policies and procedures
- Follow the EYFS in relation to Learning Journals and goals
- Register with Ofsted
- I have also completed a Food Hygiene Course.
- Etc. Etc. Etc.
All this in spite of my experience and qualifications. Could
you please therefore explain to me how in any sense of the word
'informal' chilldminding is an informal arrangement as I would love to
know!
I await your response.'
Wonder if I'll even get one?
Boy, if all that is for informal, I'd hate to think what their idea of formal is. I assume donating a kidney.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I think you may be onto something - there's always a demand for donors x
DeleteWell said Suzanne!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy xx
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