Another tricky enquiry...

**Tinglesnark** · 30-07-2010, 01:20 AM

This time a lady has a 7 mnth old and a 22mnth old - dnt know the details yet but that would take me over my numbers (own 2 under 5) so do I ask for another variation or just turn her away? It's going to be a difficult one to do that's for sure but I could swing it by walking everywhere and getting a bibi strolli thingy - I'm not desperate but. Would like to actually be working - is it worth it? Do I stand a chance of a variation on this? Or should I jst not even go there?

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**mama2three** · 30-07-2010, 06:40 AM

If youre sure you can 'cope' with the 4 then theres no reason you shouldnt ask for a variation based on keeping the children together ..especially if there are few places available near to you atm.

**sarah707** · 30-07-2010, 07:07 PM

It's unlikely they would give you a variation if it's not for continuity of care.

Plus I understand they are taking a long time to come through.

Could you start with one of the children and then ask for a variation for the sibling?

It's always worth trying to think of ways round these things

**Tinglesnark** · 31-07-2010, 08:18 AM

Ah I see, thanks

I'll see how that goes! X

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 31-07-2010, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by sarah707

It's unlikely they would give you a variation if it's not for continuity of care.

Plus I understand they are taking a long time to come through.

Could you start with one of the children and then ask for a variation for the sibling?

It's always worth trying to think of ways round these things

I would say the same as Sarah - more chance of the variation