Stix
04-05-2009, 07:48 PM
I'm 8 months pregnant and have written a letter of sorts to all of my parents to discuss what happens next. I think I will do a different one for my EYFS mindee as the circumstances are slightly different in his case. But please could you read it and tell me what you think?
Please be brutally honest. I haven't got any further than the following:
A note to all Parents Re Maternity Arrangements
Dear Parents,
As you are aware, I am now 8 months pregnant. I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss arrangements for when the baby arrives. My due date is Thursday 4th June. I am happy to continue to care for your children up to and past my due date should I go overdue.
However, due to the unpredictable nature of childbirth, I would ask that all emergency contacts are reviewed to ensure that should I need to contact you to collect your child, all numbers are valid.
Should I go into labour whilst caring for your child I will follow my Emergency Care procedure, a copy of which I have attached for your reference.
After the birth, it is a legal requirement that I take two weeks maternity leave. This period will be unpaid. Provided all is well, I am happy to resume minding after the two weeks is up.
Should there be any complications affecting my return to minding, you will be informed as soon as possible to allow other arrangements to be made. I will keep you informed of all developments and resume the care of your child when safe to do so.
Thanks everyone x
Please be brutally honest. I haven't got any further than the following:
A note to all Parents Re Maternity Arrangements
Dear Parents,
As you are aware, I am now 8 months pregnant. I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss arrangements for when the baby arrives. My due date is Thursday 4th June. I am happy to continue to care for your children up to and past my due date should I go overdue.
However, due to the unpredictable nature of childbirth, I would ask that all emergency contacts are reviewed to ensure that should I need to contact you to collect your child, all numbers are valid.
Should I go into labour whilst caring for your child I will follow my Emergency Care procedure, a copy of which I have attached for your reference.
After the birth, it is a legal requirement that I take two weeks maternity leave. This period will be unpaid. Provided all is well, I am happy to resume minding after the two weeks is up.
Should there be any complications affecting my return to minding, you will be informed as soon as possible to allow other arrangements to be made. I will keep you informed of all developments and resume the care of your child when safe to do so.
Thanks everyone x