Noomie
16-10-2010, 11:13 AM
Just after a bit of info really.
I was thinking of employing an assistant. It would really help with overlaps in children coming and going plus could help with school runs and I could take on a few extra children. I've looked into what Ofsted say and think I could manage it.
But I would want them to get something out of it. I'd be happy to support them getting their NVQ.
I couldn't pay for the course but how expensive are they so that I can advise any potential assistant? What government help is out there for them?
For those of you doing the course, do you have to attend a college or such, or can you do the course work from the work place and at home? This is key as it would be very difficult if the assistant had to be somewhere else when a child needed looking after.
Thanks for your advice in advance. x
I was thinking of employing an assistant. It would really help with overlaps in children coming and going plus could help with school runs and I could take on a few extra children. I've looked into what Ofsted say and think I could manage it.
But I would want them to get something out of it. I'd be happy to support them getting their NVQ.
I couldn't pay for the course but how expensive are they so that I can advise any potential assistant? What government help is out there for them?
For those of you doing the course, do you have to attend a college or such, or can you do the course work from the work place and at home? This is key as it would be very difficult if the assistant had to be somewhere else when a child needed looking after.
Thanks for your advice in advance. x