Hiya, hope someone may be able to give me some advice on this:-

I have 2 lo of my own (aged 3 and 5). I currently look after another lo (also 3) on a Tuesady. She is leaving on the 17th August.

I have a lady coming round today wanting care for a baby and a 4 year old on a Mon, Tues and Friday. The Monday and Friday are fine but I would need a variation for 7 Tuesdays to have both her children and the current child. Do you thnk I could apply for a variation as it is for such a short period of time ( ie. 7 days in total) or do you think THEY would just say no???

It seems a shame to lose out on the 2 children when the other child is only a 1 dayer and is leaving shortly anyway but I really don't want to terminate early with her as the family are experiencing a rough time at the moment and I know it would not be easy for them.

What to do????

xxx Jo

ofsted are being very strict on variations at the moment and is on continuity of care and they dont ususally give it for "new business" its worth a try they can only say no

Start 1 of the children now - even if 3 hours a week. Then apply for a variation for the other child as continuity of care :thumbsup:

Well, may not be an issue now (see my other post!!!!!). Very strange meeting :(

x