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25-05-2012, 08:25 PM
I wanted to say that I am so proud of all of you that have embraced the petition and who are working their butts off to get the message out there, I will warn you I have been to the pub as a rare treat tonight so this might get mushy!
I became a childminder because my oldest was about to start school - my youngest was still a babe in arms - I thought it would be a great way to earn an income whilst I was around to do school runs and be a mum.
Fast forward over 3 yrs later and I found I was actually a bit good with kids, to the point where I actually love my job and invest every waking moment into caring for children whilst their mummy and daddy work.
I look after 22 kids in one week - my youngest on roll is now 18 months and my oldest is currently 11yrs. They are without doubt the best children in the world to me - and apparently I am the 'best childminder in the world'.
I'm supposed to be studying for my degree - but all that has kind of gone on the back burner whilst I focus my attention on apposing Liz Truss and supporting you wonderful ladies and gents in your campaign.
I wanted to say its all absolutely worth it - when I read the responses on the petition - my eyes well up with tears - its an absolute pleasure to support so many childminders who beleive as I do that childminders provide the very best childcare in this country.
Before I became a childminder I was working full time - my daughter was cared for by a childminder and it was my childminder that suggested that I should consider this line of work. I am still yet to be convinced that childminders offer 2nd rate childcare and I will do everything I can to make that message heard to anyone who will listen.
We are only 4 1/2 days into our campaign please keep the momentum going - just because the media goes quiet - doesn't mean the subject has been forgotten about. I am immensley proud of every single one of you who has emailed, leafleted, facebooked, spoken, presented our cause - we might all work as individuals - but on this we are all united.
Have a great weekend - and forgive me for my ramblings - I just want you to know that I am really chuffed that we are all working together and making our voices count.
Best Wishes
Debbie
I became a childminder because my oldest was about to start school - my youngest was still a babe in arms - I thought it would be a great way to earn an income whilst I was around to do school runs and be a mum.
Fast forward over 3 yrs later and I found I was actually a bit good with kids, to the point where I actually love my job and invest every waking moment into caring for children whilst their mummy and daddy work.
I look after 22 kids in one week - my youngest on roll is now 18 months and my oldest is currently 11yrs. They are without doubt the best children in the world to me - and apparently I am the 'best childminder in the world'.
I'm supposed to be studying for my degree - but all that has kind of gone on the back burner whilst I focus my attention on apposing Liz Truss and supporting you wonderful ladies and gents in your campaign.
I wanted to say its all absolutely worth it - when I read the responses on the petition - my eyes well up with tears - its an absolute pleasure to support so many childminders who beleive as I do that childminders provide the very best childcare in this country.
Before I became a childminder I was working full time - my daughter was cared for by a childminder and it was my childminder that suggested that I should consider this line of work. I am still yet to be convinced that childminders offer 2nd rate childcare and I will do everything I can to make that message heard to anyone who will listen.
We are only 4 1/2 days into our campaign please keep the momentum going - just because the media goes quiet - doesn't mean the subject has been forgotten about. I am immensley proud of every single one of you who has emailed, leafleted, facebooked, spoken, presented our cause - we might all work as individuals - but on this we are all united.
Have a great weekend - and forgive me for my ramblings - I just want you to know that I am really chuffed that we are all working together and making our voices count.
Best Wishes
Debbie