View Full Version : Quick poll - please help
butterfly
18-02-2011, 10:32 AM
Hi! Please answer this quick question for my MEd dissertation.
Helen79
18-02-2011, 10:41 AM
I voted no because I've never felt I needed to but would be happy to if a parent wanted me to.
Blackcat
18-02-2011, 10:44 AM
I voted yes because my only (first) mindee invited me so I could observe part of my x routine
I voted no because I've never felt I needed to but would be happy to if a parent wanted me to.
same here.
Although I have gone to their home for 1 reason and another..ie dropping things off etc over xmas but dont do it for settling in
Mouse
18-02-2011, 10:52 AM
I have had several mindees over the years whose houses I have never been to. Others I've been invited to, or more often than not I've called round to drop off things I've forgotten to send home with them.
JCrakers
18-02-2011, 10:54 AM
No...dont see the need
Ive been round for coffee and a catch up but only because they have become a friend and we talk about different stuff not work :)
Becky x
Polly2
18-02-2011, 12:04 PM
Generally no but I have been asked round by one parent and I felt it was really good and it definately helped with the settling in process.
I do wonder whether parents would feel it was an invasion of their privacy? or something? Not sure?
manjay
18-02-2011, 01:13 PM
I do although I don't put any pressure on parents. To me it's an important part of getting to know the family and the child. However I am aware that not everyone would feel comfortable with me in their home so that is fine too.
Lots of pre schools and nurseries do this too.
Alibali
18-02-2011, 01:28 PM
I do, I like to get a feel as to what is normal for that child and how they are at home, so I know whether they are truly settled at mine.
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The Juggler
18-02-2011, 02:04 PM
i don't as a matter of course but would do if asked. also over time after they have started, I have visited most parents on their days off so mindees can still have play dates.
rickysmiths
18-02-2011, 02:07 PM
I do, I like to get a feel as to what is normal for that child and how they are at home, so I know whether they are truly settled at mine.
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This is why I visit.
sillysausage
18-02-2011, 02:32 PM
I too have voted no. I have visited all my mindees home for a number of reasons eg birthday parties, occasional babysitting etc but not specifically to discuss development or settling in. I always ask about the possibility, but so far haven't been taken up on it lol!
Angela234
18-02-2011, 03:07 PM
I put no
But would if needed,#
i have been to a childs home not as a settling in process but when a child had other professionals involved in their care as a get together looking at the childs development
Daisy1956
18-02-2011, 03:09 PM
I voted no but as with other minders have visited for parties etc and to drop off things but not to discuss developement.
miffy
18-02-2011, 03:16 PM
I have never been to a mindees home as part of their settling in or development but have been to several of their homes to see parents socially.
Miffy xx
Penny1959
18-02-2011, 03:28 PM
I do - usually for signing contracts - but not always. Then through out their time with me - usually for termly reviews as is easier for parents as don't have to find babysitter. However some prefer to come to me - and we do whatever they are most comfortable with.
Penny :)