Hi
I have just spoken to mindies mums J been with me for 2.5 yrs and younger brother 5 months starting in March, parent has just been told her job role is changing and she may have to attend additional training meaning temporarly changing to full time:panic: (apparently its in her contract) So leaves us stuck as i have just had a variation granted by Ofsted to allow me 4 under 5's on a tuesday and wednesday as when the younger brother starts with me i will be over my numbers for 6 hours on a tuesday and wednesday

Also i have another baby starting ( 6 months) Mon and Friday ( 8am - 5.30) (this parent also wants me to ask Ofsted if i can have a variation 2 allow 2 under 1 year on a thursday too).

I have attached a schedule for allocated times as it stands now and after with the additional hours.

OMG i have just read it back to myself and it sounds way too much anyone who is still reading this now well done.:clapping:

Really dont no what to do with this:panic:

Jo

That's sounds so complicated
- would do my head in.

Don't you think it's typical - just when you thought you had things sorted!!

hope you work it out soon! ;)

LOL i have managed to add an attachemnt in WORD for you to see it a little clearer, and to think before christmas i thought i was going to have to give it all up cos i only had 1 part time.

Jo

hi either approach offsted again and see what they say.Or just explain tgo the mum the situation.She may be able to get nan or family member to cover for those days temporarily.Ps if you need a triple buggy i have one for sale for 80pound.lightwieght used once.Plus raincover.Black with 3hoods and full lie back seats. hope you sort it all :panic: :panic:

r the triple buggies easy to push? my double one is heavy enough.
What make is it?

Jo

sorry a bit muddled

they have already granted you to have 4 under 5 but you need to change this to 4 under 5 but 2 under 1 ?

you can only ask they have already said you can have 4 under 5 so they might say yes

or is it that on the second one on Monday if i am right you will have 5 under 5 and will also need to apply for the extra one as well.

cathy

As far as I know Ofsted will only go to 4 under 5 unless you have an assistant but it is worth asking, just have a contingency plan ready if they say no.

yes would be 5 under 5 for a short space of time Tuesday and Wednesday is possible only an hour and longer for school hols.
I thought about taking on an assistant but the 2 children i would take on (siblings) i charge £5 per hour for the 2, i would need to pay someone more than that an hour to help me care for them.

Could my partner be a temporary assistant? what are the rules on this?

Jo

not sure on this one as with the CSSIW

i don't think they will let you have 5 under 5

not sure how it works with assistants

i am sure someone who knows more will be along

good luck


cathy

r the triple buggies easy to push? my double one is heavy enough.
What make is it?

Jo

its not that easy to push but considering u have 3 kids in it its not to bad.The make is kids kargo.I got it of ebay new for 125pounds.But the little one i needed it for only came twice and then her nan offered to do it