frazzled and taking time out

**izzy** · 29-01-2009, 03:49 PM

hi, i have been minding almost full time for 8 years and really enjoyed it. But with family commitments (a new grand daughter (our daughter and grand daughter 6mths, still living at home with us), and another daughter getting married) I need to take some time out. Am I right in thinking I can suspend my registration for 6-12 months? I don't want to give up childminding and then have to re-register later on. Any help would be welcome, thank you.

I love this forum - so much information (just sad that we need to do so much paperwork)

**Tired** · 29-01-2009, 05:07 PM

I think you can continue to be registered but have no children on register for either 2 or 3 years (cant remember which).
You still have to pay ofsted fees, but its worth it so you dont have to go through the registration process again. Call ofsted and they will clarify it for you

**sarah707** · 29-01-2009, 06:36 PM

So long as you continue to pay your Ofsted fees, you can just tell them if they ring you that you are taking a short break.

They will then ask when they think you'll be working to ring you back.

If you are concerned I'd ring them for advice 08456 404040

**izzy** · 30-01-2009, 05:47 AM

thank you for replies, thats a relief, if i had to re-register i dont think i would bother - x

**miffy** · 30-01-2009, 08:19 AM

Hope you enjoy your break from minding and the time with your family

Miffy xx

**izzy** · 02-02-2009, 05:37 AM

thank you miffy - i intend to, but it wont be long before i am back in the swing of things, just love the little ones! x

**angeldelight** · 02-02-2009, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by sarah707

So long as you continue to pay your Ofsted fees, you can just tell them if they ring you that you are taking a short break.

They will then ask when they think you'll be working to ring you back.

If you are concerned I'd ring them for advice 08456 404040

Its always best to do this

Good luck enjoy your break and hope you come back to minding soon

Angel xx

Pipsqueak · 02-02-2009, 09:09 AM

enjoy your deserved time off, sounds like you have earned it.

**LittleMissSparkles** · 02-02-2009, 09:17 AM

enjoy your time off xxx

**jibberjitz** · 02-02-2009, 09:19 AM

Hope you enjoy your break and see you back soon

Liz

**Heaven Scent** · 02-02-2009, 09:20 AM

I know a minder who did this when she was ill and as luck would have it she had only just had her inspection before she became ill and was back at work a year when she had her next inspection so it worked out well for her really no one ever knew or mythered her with any questions. She just continued payingher registration fee.