Bluebell
20-09-2013, 12:52 PM
I met someone this week who wanted to become a childminder and is unable to because she lives in a council house and the landlord (the housing association) say she is not allowed as it will be in breach of her contract because she is not allowed to run a business from her home. She spoke to one advisor and she said she is really honest so would'nt dream of just doing it and hoping they didn't find out.
What I'm wondering is how can she know is this is correct? Its not like she is turning it into a business premises by selling stuff out of it and turning it into a shop or industrial unit.Its still predominantly a home. Is there anywhere she could get this confirmed in writing or could find out more? She has just had one person on the phone and his interpretation of the rules and I am finding it hard to believe that they would prevent someone earning money in this way as it would have no reflection on the house or neighbour hood. I am probably naive but if anyone could give advice that would be great!
Has anyone got any knowledge / experience of this? She is an approved adopter so has safegaurding, first aid and CRB and the qualities of being good with children. It seems a shame that she would be unable to offer this service somewhere that they are desperate for childcare.
What I'm wondering is how can she know is this is correct? Its not like she is turning it into a business premises by selling stuff out of it and turning it into a shop or industrial unit.Its still predominantly a home. Is there anywhere she could get this confirmed in writing or could find out more? She has just had one person on the phone and his interpretation of the rules and I am finding it hard to believe that they would prevent someone earning money in this way as it would have no reflection on the house or neighbour hood. I am probably naive but if anyone could give advice that would be great!
Has anyone got any knowledge / experience of this? She is an approved adopter so has safegaurding, first aid and CRB and the qualities of being good with children. It seems a shame that she would be unable to offer this service somewhere that they are desperate for childcare.