Susiesoo
07-12-2011, 10:07 AM
Hi all,
I know I'm not a regular poster on here, but I frequently use the site for information and advice, so I hope no-one minds me writing this. I childmind part time - just 3 children on 2 1/2 days, 1 on Mondays and 1/2 day on Tues and 2 on Fridays. I've got a new baby starting with me for 2 days next March, on Weds and Thurs - although no contracts signed yet but I think it's pretty definite. A job has come up in my children's school in the (outstanding) nursery as an assistant, which after lots of thought I have applied for and I have an interview tomorrow. I love the children I look after and I know they love me too, but I really struggle with using my house for work and the whole Ofsted thing,( I got a good last time) plus I would love to work with other adults. I know I may not get the job, but I don't know what to do if I do. My own kids (11,9 and 4) are usually great with my mindees - they are very affectionate and caring with them. The parents of my mindees are very good friends and I hate the thought of letting them down, they always tell me how much their children love me! We all go to the same church and the mindee children cry when I leave the room and want to follow me! The nursery job is only till July but I guess I hope it will be extended. I have huge admiration for childminders, I'm not sure I'm great at the paperwork stuff but I know my mindees are cared for and loved as if they are my own. I only do term time anyway so business is always going to be quiet. I feel so horribly guilty!
I know I'm not a regular poster on here, but I frequently use the site for information and advice, so I hope no-one minds me writing this. I childmind part time - just 3 children on 2 1/2 days, 1 on Mondays and 1/2 day on Tues and 2 on Fridays. I've got a new baby starting with me for 2 days next March, on Weds and Thurs - although no contracts signed yet but I think it's pretty definite. A job has come up in my children's school in the (outstanding) nursery as an assistant, which after lots of thought I have applied for and I have an interview tomorrow. I love the children I look after and I know they love me too, but I really struggle with using my house for work and the whole Ofsted thing,( I got a good last time) plus I would love to work with other adults. I know I may not get the job, but I don't know what to do if I do. My own kids (11,9 and 4) are usually great with my mindees - they are very affectionate and caring with them. The parents of my mindees are very good friends and I hate the thought of letting them down, they always tell me how much their children love me! We all go to the same church and the mindee children cry when I leave the room and want to follow me! The nursery job is only till July but I guess I hope it will be extended. I have huge admiration for childminders, I'm not sure I'm great at the paperwork stuff but I know my mindees are cared for and loved as if they are my own. I only do term time anyway so business is always going to be quiet. I feel so horribly guilty!