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do all childminders charge teachers for all their holidays?

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moocowme · 15/02/2008 20:41

i am just looking for a child minder for when i go back to work when ds is six months.

so far all the childminders i have contacted want to charge me for all of my holidays. is this normal considering i am a teacher?

is it possible to get one for term time only and then pay extra for when i need it?

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hercules1 · 15/02/2008 20:57

Actually teachers don't get paid for the holidays. They are paid for a set number of hours (ha ha) they do in term time and this is then paid over 12 months.

KatyMac · 15/02/2008 20:56

Moocowme - you might find a childminder who will not chare you for the holidays (there are some on MN) But look at it this way - why would anyone choose to lose 25% of their income?

If you do find someone who charges for term-time only, it is likely to be because they can fill the space in the holidays so there won't be any extra hours available for you to need

llareggub · 15/02/2008 20:51

You do get paid your normal salary during the holidays. Why should your childminder lose out? I have to pay my childminder during my holidays, why shouldn't teachers?

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