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

aly · 18-02-2011, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Helen79

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

Originally Posted by Alibali

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