probably dumbest question ever...

**kaz1501** · 26-01-2008, 12:58 PM

Please be kind to me!

Hate to ask this because it seems such a silly question but.............
is it ok to laminate my reg certificate?

The reason I am hesitant is the fact that it is an official document so I thought this might possibly be reason enough not to mess with it.

I am just so happy to have the certificate I don't want to do anything wrong even if it seems trivial!

Thanks for your patience

Karen
x x x

**Rubybubbles** · 26-01-2008, 01:16 PM

oh not sure

I've got mine in one of those glass clip frame in my hall

**Monkey1** · 26-01-2008, 01:31 PM

I laminated mine! It looks fine. Mind you..i would probably laminate the kids if they stood still long enough!

**Spangles** · 26-01-2008, 01:38 PM

I've laminated mine, can't see why you can't?

**manjay** · 26-01-2008, 01:50 PM

I have mine locked away very safe and have a colour copy of mine on show. Not sure if that's allowed but you can't tell the difference and as it's in a photo frame I don't think my inspector will take it out to examine. I figured this way that if a parent decides I am not fit to look after their children and steals it off the wall in a rage, I still have the original.

I can't see it being a problem although OFSTED seem to get really petty about silly things! I have never heard of a minder being sent to prison for laminating her certificate

amanda xx

ps: your questions are not dumb!!!

**Minnie Minx** · 26-01-2008, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by manjay

I have mine locked away very safe and have a colour copy of mine on show. Not sure if that's allowed but you can't tell the difference and as it's in a photo frame I don't think my inspector will take it out to examine. I figured this way that if a parent decides I am not fit to look after their children and steals it off the wall in a rage, I still have the original.

I can't see it being a problem although OFSTED seem to get really petty about silly things! I have never heard of a minder being sent to prison for laminating her certificate

amanda xx

ps: your questions are not dumb!!!

yet!!!!!

xxx

**berkschick** · 26-01-2008, 02:16 PM

Mine is laminated!

**kaz1501** · 26-01-2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks everyone

I don't feel so dumb now!

I have decided to keep the original safe in a file with all my all other certificates & display a colour photocopy in a glass frame.

or maybe the other way round?

keep a photocopy but display original in a photoframe?

Oh, this is driving me crazy!!!!

**Rubybubbles** · 26-01-2008, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by manjay

I have mine locked away very safe and have a colour copy of mine on show. Not sure if that's allowed but you can't tell the difference and as it's in a photo frame I don't think my inspector will take it out to examine. I figured this way that if a parent decides I am not fit to look after their children and steals it off the wall in a rage, I still have the original.

I can't see it being a problem although OFSTED seem to get really petty about silly things! I have never heard of a minder being sent to prison for laminating her certificate

amanda xx

ps: your questions are not dumb!!!

air on the side of caution eh

**oakie dokie** · 26-01-2008, 05:07 PM

yes mine laminated too.

hazelx

**smartypants** · 26-01-2008, 05:15 PM

Mine is in a picture frame on my wall with mu other certificates

**Twinkles** · 26-01-2008, 05:16 PM

I have mine laminated and pinned to my notice board.

**Trouble** · 26-01-2008, 06:20 PM

i have laminated mine and all my birth certificates!!!! the only problem you might have is if you try to photocopy it it will be shiny

**Rubybubbles** · 26-01-2008, 06:29 PM

It's official you are all addicted to laminating

**charleyfarley** · 27-01-2008, 12:34 AM

I've always laminated mine, don't want mucky finger prints all over it as I worked so hard to get it.

I now have it ina frame in play room

Think I will keep a photocopy version though just in case someone runs off with it

Amanda you do make us laugh,

but you never know

Carol xx

**Twinkles** · 27-01-2008, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by Rubybubbles

It's official you are all addicted to laminating

Lol ..would laminate kids if they'd sit still long enough

**miffy** · 27-01-2008, 08:21 AM

Just keep mine in a frame and put it away when I'm not working

Never thought to laminate it - can't think why have laminated practically everything else

Miffy xx