Some background, as a childminder I am continually on courses, SEN, Children with complex needs, sensory impairment, ADHD, ASC etc
We get a brief overview and particular emphasis on the fact that the parent and the child know how to deal with their situation best.
I feel that I get very little actual information that could help me deal with a child with additional problems in general, however I have had children with minor health/sensory problems and have always been able to cope well, I have also minded children with emotional and learning problems and I feel that I have done really well with their care.
My question is (with so little actual training) is it fair to advertise myself as having training in additional needs, and if not how would I go about saying I'd give it my best try ever - and that I'd learn as much as possible as I went along
It seems entirely inappropriate that after such little training I could offer anything significant of benefit
What would parents of children with additional needs think appropriate for a childminder to say?
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Don't mean to intrude but have a question to ask.......(long sorry)
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KatyMac · 04/07/2005 19:13
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