Hi. Im a Childminder of just over a year.
I have had nothing but praise and good testimonials from parents who have used me however. A few months ago I had an incident where a little boy who I looked after just attacked and scratched a babies face I was also in the care of. I pulled him off of her as quickly as I could. The parents of the baby still have her with me and am more than happy with the care I provide. I immediately terminated the little boys contract and then found out that the mother had NOT told me he had been chucked out of a nursery and another childminder for violent behaviour.

I did the relevant Ofsted reports and informed both parents etc. Today I get a call from an Early Years Inspector who wants to come and see me to talk through a complaint and as to what happened with the incident.
I am now worried sick and very angry. I am worried that that incident they will close me down and Ill have no income. Also I enjoy childminding and am a good childminder and a good mother. Has anybody else had a visit from an Early Years Inspector please? What are they? I feel like the criminal when I should be me complaning against the mother because she withheld information from me. I really do feel despondent with the amount of support i got from this and with t he job in general at the moment now :-(
Hope I have posted this in the right section, apologies if I havent

didn't want to read and run but sorry can't offer any advice. How awful that the parent didn't inform you of the behaviour problems, you could have been more prepared.

I know it's easier said than done but please try not to worry!

I have reported 2 incidents in the last 12 months. I had a visit from an inspector and the main reason she was there was to talk over what happened and to see that I had all the relevant paperwork in order and that I had risk assessments in place to hopefully prevent the same thing happening again.

She would be mad to shut you down - something much much worse would have to happen for her to do that!

If a complaint is made or if you report a serious incident, then they need to visit you but it doesn't mean you're in trouble.

Big hugs (((())))

Thanks for your advice, I hope that it isnt anything too serious. I wasnt told about the boys background and feel that Ive been treated like a criminal since he left. No support whatsoever and as a newcomer did my best with the reports and recording of the incidents

I know it's hard but try not to worry too much - Ofsted are duty bound to investigate if a complaint is made and that is what they are doing.

Check your paperwork over - you say it was all written up and you informed parents - did you get them to sign to say they had seen the report? If you have any other correspondence (texts, e-mails, letters, notes etc) about the incident from anyone involved then keep all this to show the inspector.

Good luck. Let us know what happens.

Miffy xx

Sorry, I have no advice! Just didn't want to read and run. All I can say is have faith in ur own abilities. Don't let anyone second guess you. You are an excellent, capable childminder and although we are responsible for the children in our care they are often unpredictable and it only takes a second Good luck and never doubt that we are here if you need us!:)

The very fact that she did not inform you of behavioural difficulties goes in your favour. You could not have guessed this would happen and when it did you acted correctly.

Big hugs it must be a worry but I am sure you will be fine :group hug:

i agree this isnt grounds for closing you down , just make sure tou have all paperwork in order and you will be fine it will be just the routine investigation that ofsted have to do , easier said than done but dont worry

Who made the complaint, the mother of the boy who attacked the baby? The baby is still with you so obviously that mother trusts you and was OK about how you handled things. The other mother sounds like she didn't like you terminating immediately and has got a bee in her bonnet and is trying to get back at you??
Don't panic. You have done nothing wrong. Show Ofsted your paperwork relating to all this and try to keep calm (easier said than done)

Sending you hugs.

xxx

Many thanks for all your comments and advice, they are much appreciated. Ive done all the paperwork and its all ready for her. I still feel like im under interigation though, wow this job is hard sometimes. Even my area co-ordinator had the attitude when I teminated his contract "oh its a shame after only one incident that him and his family have to suffer" !!!!!!! OMG! What about the babies family! The whole incident has left a very bitter taste in my mouth I have to say about the job. I love being self employed but whoahhh.......

Just a quick report back. It went absolutely fine, thank goodness. The Inspector asked to see my risk assessments, behaviour management policy and asked me some questions about what had happened. She was very much on my side and said that she would recommend there is no further action. So relieved and definitely NEVER want to repeat that again...

hi
just seen this thread for the first time. i am glad things sorted out, but this inspector, was it from Ofsted (assuming you are in england) or from the early years department of the council ?????

great news x

now relax and enjoy your job :)

Well done hun :clapping: Don't take what your co ordinator says too seriously, they don't have all the answers:D