Ending the contract......

[chez1373]

Good morning all im in need of a little help ive never lost a mindee and ive had quiet enough and want to give notice ive writen up what i think i need to can you please let me know what you think and please add too if you think it needs something.


Notification of end of contract.

I have decided after much consideration that I am no longer able to offer weekend placements.
I am working 7 days a week and I need time for my family and also to have some down time from minding.

As from todays date 1st June 08 I am giving 4 weeks notice as stated in our contract.
The last minded weekend will be 5th 6th July 08 Last payment date will be 10th July 08.
I am willing to help look for another childminder to make things easier for you.

If you have any questions please get in touch so we can discuss them.

Cheryl Catherwood

[Wendy Woo]

looks good to me. its to the point and clear about dtaes etc. but then im not great with things like that. If i recieved that as one of ur parents i would accept it and understand

[breezy]

Couldnt be clearer, I cant see a problem with it, but I've never had to do it myself, maybe someone who has might help more

[disney]

i think that its a fine letter it explains every thing clearly and you have been polite & helpfull if they need any help with child care . dont think you have missed any thing but im sure their are more out their who will cheeck it out
good luck with ending it , hope it goes

[bubbly]

I think it sounds excellent. Good reasons stated and willing to help find alternative care. What more could a parent ask for? If I received it, I would be sad to lose you but totally understand your reasons.

[miffy]

It's a good letter - if you didn't want to explain you could just put "due to personal reasons" but I think the parent will appreciate you giving her the reasons you don't want to do it anymore (shows it's not personal)

Good luck - it's never easy giving notice

miffy xx

[Tatia]

I wouldn't offer to help find alternate care. You're under no obligation whatsoever to do so. Maybe you could instead offer her a list of potential minders instead and let her do the legwork? I think when we feel guilty, we can go overboard to help ease our feelings. Course, that's just my opinion and you must do as you see fit.

[chez1373]

Thats a very good idea about a list a childminders i tthink i shall use that instead.. roll on 2pm so i can break the news oh no im not good at this and its my first time too

[Spangles]

Good luck for 2 o'clock. I think your letter is really good by the way.

[angeldelight]

Good luck with the letter its great

I agree with Tatia though about offering to find someone else for her - that is not your problem

Angel xx

[Blaze]

Thats a very good idea about a list a childminders i tthink i shall use that instead.. roll on 2pm so i can break the news oh no im not good at this and its my first time too

I print of a list of local childminders from the childcare link website & say please find enclosed.....

[chez1373]

Well it went really well i was so nervous as i didnt know what to say and do etc...

But mum was gutted but after i explained about me working to much and family she said she understood.

yippee thats a weight off my mind now

Thanks for all your support i needed it.

[miffy]

Well done you - now relax and enjoy the rest of the weekend

miffy xx

[charleyfarley]

Glad it went well for you.

It isn't easy giving notice, I had to do it a few weeks ago but did feel so relieved afterwards.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Carol xx

[wellybelly]

Well done, and good for you to think of your family.

[Blaze]

Well done!

[wendywu]

Well done and welcome to the weekends TA DA

[chez1373]

I feel so much better for doin it now but when i got home i could have cried as id be throwing away alot of money but today mindee 1 hit bit kicked all my step children and my son who is ill with chickenpox so it did make it easier lol

[Banana]

Great result!!

xx

[breezy]

well done