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CM Club: I'm closing!!

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Katymac · 22/02/2016 18:48

A long time ago on MN we had a childminding club for discussing lots of childminding issues

I'm reinstating it to say I'm closing my large childminding setting/small nursery.

Between minimum wage increases, pension responsibilities, 30 free (ha-ha) hours and the government no longer supporting hobby businesses I can't do it any more.

Any ideas what sort of job I get now? Goodness I will miss it!!

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HiccupHaddockHorrendous · 17/03/2016 11:48

Sad to see so many have finished Sad
I've been plotting ways to get out for about a year but don't know what else I could do.

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Katymac · 11/03/2016 22:25

Aw thanks

Glad you are happy

I'm redesigning my house over here NO MORE TOYS!!

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2anddone · 11/03/2016 22:19

Katymac such a shame to read you are stopping. I haven't been on the home childcare thread since the childminders section closed. I now work as a nanny after giving up being a cm 5 years ago. Just wanted to say thanks for the advice you all (I recognise lots of names here) gave me while I was a cm and wish you luck finding something in the future.

poorbuthappy · 01/03/2016 21:32

Pretty soon we'll be back to 1 parent staying at home and wondering what the fuck happened.
This...this is what happened. Decent CM/nurseries closing. Makes me sad.

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Katymac · 01/03/2016 21:30

I know it's such a shock - but the decision has been made for me really

I'm quite upset....possibly devastated Hmm

Congratulations

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alibubbles · 01/03/2016 16:48

OMG katymac I can't believe you are giving it all up. As you know I m not on here very often anymore, but again,something made me click on this thread.

I don't know what to say, it is tough at times, I made myself sick with worry as just been Ofsted yesterday after 6 years, and it was actually lovely and the best result again.

Keep in touch, must dash parent at the door!

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Katymac · 28/02/2016 19:18

I am finding the packing up quite stressful tbh

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Katymac · 26/02/2016 21:53

Unlikely to happen round here

But worth baring in mind

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HSMMaCM · 26/02/2016 13:39

Just another thought. I'm not sure what business is like in your area, but have you considered just stopping offering funded places? Would that help?

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Katymac · 25/02/2016 21:16

Do you know whatever thread I start it ends up being about DD Hmm

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Katymac · 25/02/2016 19:42

You mught see some others from her down the left hand side (if you are on desktop)

Me?? Proud?? you must be thinking of some other mum!!

Thank goodness her rent & food are paid for goodness knows what I would have to do to get that money

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MaureenMLove · 25/02/2016 19:11

Just got my link and she is gorgeous! You must be so proud. Can't help loving the ball room dancing best though! So elegant.

She's grown to a beautiful woman, who appears to have a whole lot going for her and the world at her feet!

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Katymac · 25/02/2016 07:44

Well, good ideas apart from the agency one

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Katymac · 25/02/2016 07:44

Good ideas

I'll think on them - thank you

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HSMMaCM · 25/02/2016 07:30

You could set up an agency GrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

insancerre · 25/02/2016 06:20

How about offering support to other cms?
You could set up a consultancy and offer the support the Local authority isn't offering?
I'm sure with all your experience and qualifications you would have the knowledge and expertise to support and train cms
And you would be able to do it from your home and to your own timetable

summerainbow · 25/02/2016 05:30

Babysitting / nanny don't give up your registration but get register nanny.
What about going into training ? You hold course in your old childminder setting . Do first aid training . Manual handling course careers have do that every year.

MaureenMLove · 24/02/2016 22:37

I haven't had my password link yet, but I will report back when I've looked. Can't wait!

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Katymac · 24/02/2016 22:14
Grin

I uploaded more photos - I have so much crap!!

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MaureenMLove · 24/02/2016 21:48

I need to wait for my password reset to log in on desk top version. I haven't got a clue what it is/was!

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Katymac · 24/02/2016 21:36

I think it's the middle blue circle with a little person in called My Mumsnet I think

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MaureenMLove · 24/02/2016 21:31

OK! I'm on the app, and I'm revisiting MN after a long time away, so it might take me a while to find it, but I will Defo look!

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Katymac · 24/02/2016 20:55

Thanks Badgerhead

Maureen I sent you some pics and a video of DD - she grew up a bit!!

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badgerhead · 24/02/2016 18:43

Hi Katy, i'm sorry to hear that it has come to this for you. A friend of mine left childminding a couple of years ago to nanny & loves the job as she doesn't have the paperwork we have. When she swapped over she asked Ofsted about registering as a nanny because her new employers wanted to pay using childcare vouchers & they said as she was already on the childcare register there was nothing she needed to do. So that is all that happened that she advised them of the sideways move.

I also miss those staff room chats.

MaureenMLove · 24/02/2016 18:10

Ah Katy, it's lovely to 'see' you. I can't really add anything that hasn't already been said.

As you might remember, I took a giant leap and got out just as Ofsted got involved! It's been 9 years nearly! I got a job in a secondary school, initially as a cover supervisor, but I am so much more there now and I believe a very valued member of staff.

Hey, how's your DD? Lord alone knows how old she is now! My DD is almost 21! Life is still plodding along and this summer my DH and I will be renewing our wedding vows for our 25 wedding anniversary!

Life in the CM Club staff room was fabulous all those years ago! So many friends with a bit of a giggle to share and so much support.

I hope you find your calling very soon. xx