FinleysMummy
03-11-2010, 02:08 PM
Hi all.
Here's a bit of background on what i work:
I childmind for 2 familes. 1 has a 6 year old who does before and after school 3 days a week. The other has a 5 year old who does 3 before schools and 5 after schools. His 3 year old sister used to be full time, so mum asked to have her fees reduced which i did (-40p an hour). She started pre-school 4 mornings a week as of September just gone, so while she is there mum is charged £2 an hour as im on call. She starts school next September so i presume will be doing the same hours as her big brother - 3 before schools and 5 after schools. Both familes only require term time only.
I have 3 changes i want to make once i return of maternity leave in May. Both familes will be due a contract review my then. The letter i have put together is as follows (ive deleted kids names):
Dear parents
As stated in your contract an annual review will take place. This is to ensure all the childs needs are met, as well as changing fees and hours.
As of 1st April 2011 my fees will increase to £4.10 per hour in line with other childminders in the area. This is to help cover rising hikes in fuel, petrol costs, food costs and VAT. J fees will increase to £3.70 per hour while in my care and stay at £2 per hour while at pre-school. Once J starts Richard Hill her fees will increase to £4.10 an hour along side all other before and after schoolers as her hours will drop dramatically.
During the childrens school holidays a 50% retainer will be required to keep the childs space available for the next term. This does mean that you will be entitled to use the hours in the holidays if required, with 4 weeks notice. This will mean that E can use 4 ½ hours per week if required and J can use 12 ¾ hours per week. Hours can not be rolled over to other weeks.
Payments made will need to be CLEARED by the 1st of the month, not received by the first of the month. This is because sometimes i dont receive a payment until the last day of the month and then it my take a day or two to get to the bank and then when its a cheque it takes 5 days to clear. This is causing bank charges. Payments can be made by standing order if this is easier. Please ask for my bank details if you choose this method.
I am available to discuss any of these changes with you, should you wish to do so.
Thank you
Rachel
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So what do you think? Does it sound ok? Also i finish work in 2 weeks to go on maternity leave. Do i give them the letter before i finish, or send it in the post while on maternity leave - in March say. I return back to work on May 2nd.
Any advice would be great x
Here's a bit of background on what i work:
I childmind for 2 familes. 1 has a 6 year old who does before and after school 3 days a week. The other has a 5 year old who does 3 before schools and 5 after schools. His 3 year old sister used to be full time, so mum asked to have her fees reduced which i did (-40p an hour). She started pre-school 4 mornings a week as of September just gone, so while she is there mum is charged £2 an hour as im on call. She starts school next September so i presume will be doing the same hours as her big brother - 3 before schools and 5 after schools. Both familes only require term time only.
I have 3 changes i want to make once i return of maternity leave in May. Both familes will be due a contract review my then. The letter i have put together is as follows (ive deleted kids names):
Dear parents
As stated in your contract an annual review will take place. This is to ensure all the childs needs are met, as well as changing fees and hours.
As of 1st April 2011 my fees will increase to £4.10 per hour in line with other childminders in the area. This is to help cover rising hikes in fuel, petrol costs, food costs and VAT. J fees will increase to £3.70 per hour while in my care and stay at £2 per hour while at pre-school. Once J starts Richard Hill her fees will increase to £4.10 an hour along side all other before and after schoolers as her hours will drop dramatically.
During the childrens school holidays a 50% retainer will be required to keep the childs space available for the next term. This does mean that you will be entitled to use the hours in the holidays if required, with 4 weeks notice. This will mean that E can use 4 ½ hours per week if required and J can use 12 ¾ hours per week. Hours can not be rolled over to other weeks.
Payments made will need to be CLEARED by the 1st of the month, not received by the first of the month. This is because sometimes i dont receive a payment until the last day of the month and then it my take a day or two to get to the bank and then when its a cheque it takes 5 days to clear. This is causing bank charges. Payments can be made by standing order if this is easier. Please ask for my bank details if you choose this method.
I am available to discuss any of these changes with you, should you wish to do so.
Thank you
Rachel
xx
So what do you think? Does it sound ok? Also i finish work in 2 weeks to go on maternity leave. Do i give them the letter before i finish, or send it in the post while on maternity leave - in March say. I return back to work on May 2nd.
Any advice would be great x