Do you all have a 'back-up' Childminder?!

**singingcactus** · 02-07-2010, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by snufflepuff

In an emergency they would be allowed to be over thier numbers, but parents must leave to come and collect their children straight away. They couldn't care for the children until the end of their contracted time or anything like that.

I was thinking of emergencies during the day...... i wouldnt arrange a back up childminder for illness or my holiday, thats up to the parents.

No, childminders are not allowed to go over their numbers, not even in an emergency.

**sue m** · 02-07-2010, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Mollymop

I agree with Miffy, that is the way I read it.

I have a back-up minder, and she's on this forum too

And I have a back up minder too! Lives in my road, very nice ...........

**snufflepuff** · 02-07-2010, 03:16 PM

No, childminders are not allowed to go over their numbers, not even in an emergency.

Oh right, thats what we were told on the DHC course. She said that it would be fine because it would be for a very short period of time, as parents are told they must collect immediately. Otherwise what is the point in having a back up?? Because they wouldnt be able to take the children anyway, unless they happen to have no mindees themselves that day?? I dont mean back up for holidays or illness, i mean a proper emergency during the day. Not saying you are wrong or anything, just what i was told. Shame we are all told different things!

**Mouse** · 02-07-2010, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by snufflepuff

Oh right, thats what we were told on the DHC course. She said that it would be fine because it would be for a very short period of time, as parents are told they must collect immediately. Otherwise what is the point in having a back up?? Because they wouldnt be able to take the children anyway, unless they happen to have no mindees themselves that day?? I dont mean back up for holidays or illness, i mean a proper emergency during the day. Not saying you are wrong or anything, just what i was told. Shame we are all told different things!

That's what I have always been told

**sonia ann** · 02-07-2010, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by snufflepuff

Oh right, thats what we were told on the DHC course. She said that it would be fine because it would be for a very short period of time, as parents are told they must collect immediately. Otherwise what is the point in having a back up?? Because they wouldnt be able to take the children anyway, unless they happen to have no mindees themselves that day?? I dont mean back up for holidays or illness, i mean a proper emergency during the day. Not saying you are wrong or anything, just what i was told. Shame we are all told different things!

As far as I am aware this is true as long as it is in an emergency

**rickysmiths** · 02-07-2010, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by snufflepuff

Oh right, thats what we were told on the DHC course. She said that it would be fine because it would be for a very short period of time, as parents are told they must collect immediately. Otherwise what is the point in having a back up?? Because they wouldnt be able to take the children anyway, unless they happen to have no mindees themselves that day?? I dont mean back up for holidays or illness, i mean a proper emergency during the day. Not saying you are wrong or anything, just what i was told. Shame we are all told different things!

If it is a real emergency you don't have to use a childminder, a responsible person is acceptable. You can't always know that the parents could get to you very quickly. I have had parents who work in central London who if they left work immediately it would take at least an hour and prob one and a half to get out to where we all live.

**SaijaM** · 02-07-2010, 06:10 PM

Very interesting! Thanks for all the replies, I will confirm this matter with my mentor... seems like there a few things needing clarification...

Will let you know what they say!

Thanks xx
Saija

**snufflepuff** · 02-07-2010, 07:51 PM

If it is a real emergency you don't have to use a childminder, a responsible person is acceptable.

Thats good to know. Does the responsible person need to be CRB checked?
Got my inspection next week, maybe if im not in total panic mode i'll ask her to clarify for me.

**Winnie** · 02-07-2010, 07:58 PM

I have a backup childminder for emergencies along with my husband (he works 20 mins away but i feel i need at least 2 backups in place). The requirement to make arrangements with parents if childcare is not available (which i take to mean i'm ill or on holiday) is easily sorted :- i direct them to ************* and the FIS (CIS).

**Mouse** · 02-07-2010, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by snufflepuff

Thats good to know. Does the responsible person need to be CRB checked?
Got my inspection next week, maybe if im not in total panic mode i'll ask her to clarify for me.

No, the person doesn't have to be CRB checked. In an absolute emergency you could leave the children with a trusted neighbour if there wasn't anyone else.