Bombshell .... parent wants to go to adhoc contract

[Zoomie]

Last Wed, parent asked for a quick word.

Basically have almost full time contract (M-F) for younger mindee, and before school and holidays for older sibling.

Parent says that they wanted to change to adhoc days. I immediately asked if the days they require are the same each week, and they said they were not, but would let me have a list of days they require till the end of the school year.

Fast forward to today, and the list involves 6 days in May, 5 days in June, 5 days in July and 7 days in August.

I understand where they are coming from and see that I really don't have much choice in the matter. They have also said that they understand that it is there loss if I can no longer guarantee the days because I get other mindees.

I am going to stick to my guns about being paid the full notice though.

Please wish me luck, and new mindee vibes too

[Alibali]

What a shame, they're going to struggle to get someone to do that.

[Zoomie]

What a shame, they're going to struggle to get someone to do that.

I don't think they are going to struggle to get someone to do that ... very few enquiries in my neck of the woods , so lucky for them, I have to take what I can.

[Alibali]

Hope it works out well, we are short of childcare in our area, so can pick and choose a bit. xx

[Milli147]

Oh that's really rubbish, poor you. It's awful when you feel like you have no choice. I will keep my fingers crossed for you that a nice shiny new f/t mindee comes along soon x

[Zoomie]

Was busy on childcare.co.uk last night and have a prospective coming on Wednesday for a visit.

Problem is that I would have to fiddle things a bit to get Ofsted to grant a variation (have a variation in place already, but of course it is in old mindees name).

[jumpinjen]

Last Wed, parent asked for a quick word.

Basically have almost full time contract (M-F) for younger mindee, and before school and holidays for older sibling.

Parent says that they wanted to change to adhoc days. I immediately asked if the days they require are the same each week, and they said they were not, but would let me have a list of days they require till the end of the school year.

Fast forward to today, and the list involves 6 days in May, 5 days in June, 5 days in July and 7 days in August.

I understand where they are coming from and see that I really don't have much choice in the matter. They have also said that they understand that it is there loss if I can no longer guarantee the days because I get other mindees.

I am going to stick to my guns about being paid the full notice though.

Please wish me luck, and new mindee vibes too

You could state higher fees for adhoc hours perhaps as they aren't using you regularly..... Jen x

[The Juggler]

could you say it's a min. of x days per month hon. Well they have to give a month to change to ad-hoc and explain to them that you will try to fill the spaces. I hope you find someone else

[Trouble]

i had one of these a few years ago i would agree but look for other kids to fill the spaces then see there faces when you saym good bye

[ChocolateChip]

That is a big difference hun, poor you.
Well do as you said, hold out for the notice fees and get advertising, fingers crossed for you!

[flowerpots]

just sending some good luck your way hun, hope you get a lovely, new, full-time mindee soon. xxxx

[peach]

What does adhoc mean ?

[SammyM]

What does adhoc mean ?

Every now and again, as required!