Apprentice in need of help!!

**TAZ** · 09-04-2013, 10:24 PM

Hi
So sorry to hear that you've been having such a terrible time
I am shocked on so many levels. that a registered childminder behaves in this way, that she has been accepted as a NVQ placement, that the apprentice company have not pulled you out of that placement the second they heard what was going and reported the situation to Ofsted immediatly, that the NVQ company cannot give more than a month off without affecting your training (bearing in mind your placement situation and medical history).....
I hope they do find you a new placement very very quickly, with someone who loves their job and the children that they care for.

**apprentice23** · 15-04-2013, 07:30 PM

Thank you all so much it's so nice to have support from you all. I have some good news finally!! I had a job interview this morning and I was offered the position on the spot!!!! I then got straight on the phone to ofsted for nearly two hours and poured my diary out to them and they were not happy bunnies!! They have told me to hand in my notice effective immediately so I'm going to do that first thing!!! I can't wait to start my new job next week in a beautiful nursery with lovely staff and the equipment and learning resources they have are out of this world!!! Thank all you lovely lovely people for your support, I have had an awful few months and your kind words has given me the confidence to go to ofsted

xx

**hectors house** · 15-04-2013, 07:59 PM

Congratulations and well done for being some brave and speaking to Ofsted - whilst none of us would like to receive a visit from them based on a complaint the situation you were in sounded terrible and I hope the apprenticeship people don't send her another apprentice for her to treat as a slave. Let us know how you get on with handing in notice tomorrow!

Can you explain a little more on how the apprentice scheme works as I have a teenage daughter doing A levels this year and most of the jobs on the job centre site seem to be for apprentices these days - I know you don't get paid very much, do you just do all your training on the job or do you have to go to college too?

**shortstuff** · 15-04-2013, 08:12 PM

Im so pleased you have got a positive out of such a terrible time. Well done you, you should be feeling very proud of yourself. I really wish you luck going forward.

**MessybutHappy** · 15-04-2013, 08:17 PM

Well done you! It sounds like another black cloud has a silver lining! Enjoy your few days off, and good luck with the new job!!

**apprentice23** · 16-04-2013, 05:22 AM

Thank you all

Hector's house I don't personally go go college I have an assessor that visits me at work on once a month, the money is not great £2.65 an hour and up to 40 hours a week, you and still entitled to holiday pay like everyone else however if you get less than £107 a week you don't get SSP if you were to need it, also the general rule is you have to do your nvq work in your time and not at work If there is anything else please message me id be happy to try and help

xx

**The Juggler** · 16-04-2013, 12:57 PM

hon, that is such lovely news. so glad you spoke to ofsted but wow go you getting that job. I hope ofsted really ensure that this childminder practices properly from now on.

**Sarsar3NCH** · 16-04-2013, 01:06 PM

Great news, tanks for letting us know! :-)

**funemnx** · 16-04-2013, 01:44 PM

Just caught up with this - I'm totally shocked that these types of situations still go on but well done you for getting a positive result for yourself - all the best for the future!

**clareelizabeth1** · 16-04-2013, 02:19 PM

Glad you called OFSTED and the whole experience didn't put you off childcare. Good luck in your new job hope it goes well.

**Rachael's stars** · 16-04-2013, 08:38 PM

I would love to no the result of ofsted finding alk this out, fantastic news at getting the new job :-) you must be so relieved, well done for speaking up its not easy but it has to be done, I hope she gets what she deserves the madam! !!! Xx

Good luck in your new job xx

**blue bear** · 16-04-2013, 08:43 PM

Well done on tge new job brilliant news

remember we are still here for advice, we are a pretty friendly lot even for those crossing to the dark side lol

So so glad you reported to ofsted, well done for having your diary, those poor children don't deserve the type of 'care' that childminder is giving.

**apprentice23** · 17-04-2013, 01:59 AM

Thanks all

I have asked ofsted to notify of their investigation and they said I can access the report online once it has been done so I will be keeping my eyes peeled for it!!! This new nursery has the most amazing equipment and the children seem so happy and settled and the meals are amazing!! The difference is huge!!!! The quality of care and food offered in my old position really came to light when I saw how my new position operates. I have posted my letter of resignation so i am waiting for some abusive texts and calls and I don't think I will be paid from her but luckily my partner is very clued up on employment laws

xxxx

**shortstuff** · 17-04-2013, 05:15 AM

Sounds really good where you are going. Also nice to hear you will know whats happened with the cm as it will hopefully give you closure.

All positives now, well done

**TAZ** · 22-04-2013, 08:51 AM

Really pleased to hear that you have a great new job to go to - enjoy it

**cas2805** · 25-04-2013, 09:56 PM

I feel very sad that the childminder should even think it is ok to get her nail done!! Also the poor children let alone you! Sending hugs and please try again, we really aren't all that bad!

**lashely** · 26-04-2013, 06:51 AM

I have been following this post and the way the cm behaved is disgusting! So pleased you have found a new job and hope you will be happy there :-) well done for contacting OFSTED hopefully they will deal with her the correct way to ensure she doesn't treat anyone else as she has you x

**apprentice23** · 30-04-2013, 12:24 AM

I have recieved a letter from ofsted thanking me for the info so I'm keeping an eye on reports to see what they do x

**apprentice23** · 01-05-2013, 08:15 PM

Quick update for you all I have received my wages and 8 months of payslips today along with a vile letter saying she was advised to sue me for loss of earnings, my behaviour and attitude regarding this was awful and she won't be providing a reference for me not that I have asked for one x

**shortstuff** · 01-05-2013, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by apprentice23

Quick update for you all I have received my wages and 8 months of payslips today along with a vile letter saying she was advised to sue me for loss of earnings, my behaviour and attitude regarding this was awful and she won't be providing a reference for me not that I have asked for one x

Sounds like you had a lucky escape, well done. I hope the new job is all you could hope for x