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OFSTED thread - this is for chit chat about the thread - ADVICE NEEDED about how to proceed..

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 17:15

Thought I'd start this to keep the other thread for proper feedback

Right.....I'm knackered....I've set up a group on Facebook here and have searched for Childminder, Childcare groups etc....even came across one for parents who use childcare. I've basically posted on LOADS of group walls and asked them to come and join us....not sure if it will do the trick but thought it was worth a try!

Now....how do we proceed? Obviously this will be sent to OFSTED and I'd like to do a strong covering letter to put with it and request a reply. I don't want my name to be known with them so was THINKING about seeing if my dad would be a ???? (mush for brains can't think of the word I want) and have his details for them to reply back.

So....who else do we contact? Local MP's were mentioned....I'm happy to send to mine. But how do we get lots of MP's round the country covered???

Also, other suggestions???

My brother recommended contacting local newspapers, radio stations etc - get the story out there - we all feel strongly, what do you think????

Off to play battleships with little'un as my eyes have gone funny from all this

Would love to hear all suggestions!

Thanks

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hennipenni · 21/10/2007 18:59

Mo, I understand what you mean about your name being bandied around, I wonder if there's anyway it can be changed on the thread (if that's also where you're thinking of?) or ask MN headquarters if it would be possible to remove that part of your message?

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 18:54

cheers kkey21

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 18:54

Good point mo......I was just thinking about not wanting my name used and although I can set up a random email address which wouldn't identify me - not sure everyone knows how to do that. Why you not happy today hun?

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MaureenMLove · 21/10/2007 18:52

I'm happy to send a letter to my MP, but I'm not sure I want my name banned around, especially since I'm leaving. I don't want my families to get wind of it, until I say so and I don't want my 'career' to end badly. I could ask another minder to do it on my behalf though, I suppose. Unbelieeeevably dispondant Mo today, I'm afraid.

kkey21 · 21/10/2007 18:48

Ive joined! xx

hennipenni · 21/10/2007 18:42

Me!! Am being very pro-active today still gets me out of vomiting DDs way!

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 18:39

Oh.....I like it a LOT

Volunteers?????

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hennipenni · 21/10/2007 18:38

Yep that's what I meant

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 18:37

Just added photo's and captions to the Facebook group - I'm enjoying this, I'm having a bit of a p*ss take at the moment hehe

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 18:36

Oh I see.......what, lots of voluteers for emailing ALL of them so each one gets loads of copies.....is that what you mean???

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hennipenni · 21/10/2007 18:35

or do you think they would just delete them after the 2nd or 3rd or 4th.....

hennipenni · 21/10/2007 18:34

Do you think tho' that it would have more impact if we all sent them out?

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 18:29

Oh Nick.....the king of links....you are a STAR!!!!

Thanks so much.....I'm actually happy to do all this so don't worry, I'll whack out loads of emails my end!

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nannynick · 21/10/2007 18:12

List of MP's contact details

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bloodsuckingLOONEY · 21/10/2007 17:36

Good idea - I'm in Reading, Berks and could send to Reading borough and Wokingham borough.

Anyone else volunteering?

Thanks for the idea

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hennipenni · 21/10/2007 17:28

Hi Looney, can't help much how to proceed with things but I have an idea about contacting local MP's. If we find out which minders are from which area on here (we have a rough idea who's where), if a minder from each area were to give you their e-mail addy, would you e-mail them the letter/list back which can then either be printed off and poste to our local MP's or we can e-mail them directly. I would be willing to do this for my area. HTH.(and hope that makes sense)