Frostysgal
23-06-2009, 08:30 PM
Evening all,
I have been minding since March 09 and I care for a brother(1)and sister(8). There mum is a single parent and I have had a few problems with her in the past regarding payment but nothing too serious. Recently since the 1 year old has started walking he has been coming with bruises and scratches on his face to which his mum has just said it's due to falling, which i didn't think anything of it as my daughter was the same at that age. My friend said the other day that I should be making a note when he comes with marks on him just on the off chance. Since then I have found out that the mum has been invited to a case conference as their are child protection concerns on both the brother and sister and since finding out this bit of information i'm not sure what I should do. Should I contact anyone regarding the fact that I mind them or just wait and see what happens and just keep documenting any changes in the children. They are both happy children when they are with me and I wouldnt of thought anything of it before now.
I'm really struggling as i'm a relatively new childminder and I would love some advice on what to do.
Thanks in advance
Frostysgal
I have been minding since March 09 and I care for a brother(1)and sister(8). There mum is a single parent and I have had a few problems with her in the past regarding payment but nothing too serious. Recently since the 1 year old has started walking he has been coming with bruises and scratches on his face to which his mum has just said it's due to falling, which i didn't think anything of it as my daughter was the same at that age. My friend said the other day that I should be making a note when he comes with marks on him just on the off chance. Since then I have found out that the mum has been invited to a case conference as their are child protection concerns on both the brother and sister and since finding out this bit of information i'm not sure what I should do. Should I contact anyone regarding the fact that I mind them or just wait and see what happens and just keep documenting any changes in the children. They are both happy children when they are with me and I wouldnt of thought anything of it before now.
I'm really struggling as i'm a relatively new childminder and I would love some advice on what to do.
Thanks in advance
Frostysgal