Unsettled child and notice period

[AliceK]

I've just had a text from mum basically telling me she has concerns over my competence. I'm so upset, I've never had this before and I've been really honest and tried my best. So issue is resolved as hes not coming back but I feel like eating a tub of Nutella before my next one arrives in an hour :-(( !

I'd be careful. It sounds like she might make a complaint, she sounds like she's having a tantrum.

xxx

[Tazmin68]

I would also be wary after her comments. Make sure all of your paperwork is up to date as should he make a complaint to ofsted it now triggers an inspection not just an investigation into complaint.

[Koala]

Hi Smiler.

It's no good, it sounds like it is going from bad to worse.

I would advise parent that - as per your concerns for my professional competence and the current circumstances which have been discussed it would be better if you find alternative care with immediate effect.

Do it now, you have already made your mind up that you don't want to continue with this child.

This is an opportunity to put the ball in her court now and cut any ties.

She has questioned your competence (rightly or wrongly it doesn't matter it's your chance to cut ties) If she wanted to take anything further i.e. 4 weeks notice she has lost that ability now. Refund any advance payment and wish her all the best for the future.

you will be jumping for joy after a few days and wish you had done it sooner

[smiler]

Veggie sausage I know your right - in future I will. If I'd had a contract in place I'd have gone round things in the same way really - being honest there was a settling issue, implementing strategies to cope with/deal with this and seeing this through as long as possible. It's been approx 120 hours of care so it's quite a long time to try to settle him. But I agree with a contract stating this very clearly it may not have led to such a cross situation :-( I'm going to call her later and smooth things over.

[smiler]

And that's my doorbell for me to go off to work, tummy full of Nutella...