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Help! NCMA contract terminated with immediate effect

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BeccaBoo1801 · 16/11/2010 15:47

Hi,

I have just withdrawn my son from our childminders care with immediate effect because she had shouted and sworn at him and then shut him in the kitchen alone after he retaliated when her son kicked him (he has a big bruise). My son is beside himslef about the whole thing and point blank refusing to return.

She is denying that she handled the situation badly and that she swore, and says she will take me to court for the 4 weeks notice...

Surely I won't be expected to pay when she is responsible for causing the situation? I am a singhle parent/ full time student and I just don't have the money to pay 2 carers for 4 weeks.

Does anybody know how this works please?

Thanks

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jendot · 16/11/2010 15:57

obv should read unable..not able!

jendot · 16/11/2010 15:56

Im afraid if you have signed a contract that states a notice period then you are by law bound by that contract!! (However apalling her behaviour may have been) unless you have proof...witnessess and it is something that a complaint can be made against her and upheld in a court then you don't have a leg to stand on Im afraid if she decides to persue.

Personally I would write a letter stating your reasons for removing your son in calm and professional way and why you feel able to return him to her setting for his notice period. I would send it by recorded delivery.

If she 'really' did swear at my son I would make a complaint to Ofsted.