anklebiters
03-02-2011, 02:08 PM
Potentially a long one - sorry!
Yippee!! - A single parent has asked me if I could provide care for two, possibly three of her children. She is training to be a paramedic and as such her 12 hour shifts are a bit hit and miss. I will know in advance what care she requires.
She would need me to look after two of her children (5 & 8) on two consecutive nights followed by two consecutive days followed by four days off, this will be a rolling programme of care which obviously will include school holidays and weekends. I would be required to look after the third child (11)during the day time only whilst her day shift falls on the weekend or during school holidays (only on the rare occasion for the third child overnight).
We all got on really well when we met, her children and mine, and she especially was lovely, which is why I have put in for a variation with ofsted already for overnight care. She is really keen for me to look after them, however, she has since found out that tax credits will only pay up to £300 per week to cover childcare costs. The father is unable to contribute towards the childrens care or financially for reasons beyond their control.
My rates are £5 per child per hour, I would not charge any extra for weekend care, bank holidays, being on hand to collect the children during the day from school if ill etc or for anti social hours.
However I have a feeling that I may end up out of pocket if she could not find any further sources of financial help to cover the costs.:( Then again, am I being greedy? I dont wish to lose them, especially if Ofsted agree, as any additional money at the moment would be welcome.:rolleyes:
Is there any further financial help she could be entitled to? She is not sure as to whether her work could help out or if there is a childcare voucher scheme. If there was a scheme, would this affect the £300 per week she could claim? Could she be entitled to anything from job seekers allowance perhaps? Please advise your thoughts. What would you do?
Many thanks
Yippee!! - A single parent has asked me if I could provide care for two, possibly three of her children. She is training to be a paramedic and as such her 12 hour shifts are a bit hit and miss. I will know in advance what care she requires.
She would need me to look after two of her children (5 & 8) on two consecutive nights followed by two consecutive days followed by four days off, this will be a rolling programme of care which obviously will include school holidays and weekends. I would be required to look after the third child (11)during the day time only whilst her day shift falls on the weekend or during school holidays (only on the rare occasion for the third child overnight).
We all got on really well when we met, her children and mine, and she especially was lovely, which is why I have put in for a variation with ofsted already for overnight care. She is really keen for me to look after them, however, she has since found out that tax credits will only pay up to £300 per week to cover childcare costs. The father is unable to contribute towards the childrens care or financially for reasons beyond their control.
My rates are £5 per child per hour, I would not charge any extra for weekend care, bank holidays, being on hand to collect the children during the day from school if ill etc or for anti social hours.
However I have a feeling that I may end up out of pocket if she could not find any further sources of financial help to cover the costs.:( Then again, am I being greedy? I dont wish to lose them, especially if Ofsted agree, as any additional money at the moment would be welcome.:rolleyes:
Is there any further financial help she could be entitled to? She is not sure as to whether her work could help out or if there is a childcare voucher scheme. If there was a scheme, would this affect the £300 per week she could claim? Could she be entitled to anything from job seekers allowance perhaps? Please advise your thoughts. What would you do?
Many thanks