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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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Katymac · 22/02/2016 19:20

I like in the country so I'd spend my life in the car for wrap around care

My friend suggested a drop in cafe with sewing/alterations /advise/craft corner

But the council wouldn't let me run that sort of business really - it's a residential street

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ClaraBorne · 22/02/2016 19:18

What is wrap around care like in your area? What about sideways and running an after school club?
Or a franchise in an area you are interested in, eg sing and sign? Moneky Music, etc.
Anything involving children and classes -cooking / sewing would be great - life skills for children? They won't learn them at school like we did :-(

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Katymac · 22/02/2016 19:15

I do feel disposed of - my parents have been wonderful almost without exception they have been concerned for my future

They seem to understand with uncertain health and my Dad being so ill - walking into another job is unlikely

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HSMMaCM · 22/02/2016 19:10

Goodness KatyMac. I have been searching my brain for other options. The government seem determined to get rid of us. I have considered Early Years teacher in a private school, or something with special needs children.

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Katymac · 22/02/2016 18:58

Umm I think that closed already (based on the support I've had recently)

I thought I may add a nanny registration (is it easy to get?) & do a mix of CM/Nannying, with some cooking/sewing & account thrown in?

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nannynick · 22/02/2016 18:56

Oh Katy, what will you do now? Think of your many varied skills and see if some employer in the area could use those. Council early years department?