RuthJ
04-01-2012, 05:23 PM
Hi all
One of my parents is expecting a baby and has asked me to look after the new baby once her maternity leave finishes, as well as her other child who will be 3 when I start having his sibling. I already have a 2.5 year old of my own, and I mind a 6 month old, who will be 18 months by the time I start having the sibling. I have contacted my CSSIW inspector, as this will take me up to 4 under 5's. I have highlighted that there will only actually be a few hours in the day where all 4 under 5's will overlap due to early entitlement and nursery school.
My inspector got back to me today and said that the variation application cannot be considered at panel until 4 weeks before I want it to take effect :eek:. This doesn't leave the parent much security during maternity her maternity leave if she doesn't know if I'll be granted the variation. Is this the norm? Can someone tell me if you think this is likely to be agreed? I've only been childminding for 8 months and wonder if that would affect a decision.
Would be interested to hear if anyone has has success with applying for a varation for under 5's?
Thanks :)
One of my parents is expecting a baby and has asked me to look after the new baby once her maternity leave finishes, as well as her other child who will be 3 when I start having his sibling. I already have a 2.5 year old of my own, and I mind a 6 month old, who will be 18 months by the time I start having the sibling. I have contacted my CSSIW inspector, as this will take me up to 4 under 5's. I have highlighted that there will only actually be a few hours in the day where all 4 under 5's will overlap due to early entitlement and nursery school.
My inspector got back to me today and said that the variation application cannot be considered at panel until 4 weeks before I want it to take effect :eek:. This doesn't leave the parent much security during maternity her maternity leave if she doesn't know if I'll be granted the variation. Is this the norm? Can someone tell me if you think this is likely to be agreed? I've only been childminding for 8 months and wonder if that would affect a decision.
Would be interested to hear if anyone has has success with applying for a varation for under 5's?
Thanks :)