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Original poster

To send reception child to a childminder

31 replies

BeaTea · 27/01/2021 15:49

Schools could be open past 8th March and I cant get much work done from home. I'm really suffering.

DD has a live 15 minute class and activities to do on Google Classroom every day. She only ever gets half done.

WIBU to send her to a childminder? Not sure what her teacher would say when she sees she cant do any school work.

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BeaTea · 27/01/2021 15:51

Schools could be closed* that should say

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Motherchicken · 27/01/2021 15:57

As long as you contact them and ask for the work. Complete it at the weekend or evenings and send it back I’m sure there will be no problem. Schools want you to engage the best you can in the current situation, if that’s not live then it just is what it is. Or could the child minder log on with her each day if you supplied the device.

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BeaTea · 27/01/2021 16:03

Yeah, I'm sure I could do that. I'd have to do work in the evenings with her though, the childminder will be too busy with other children.

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StacySoloman · 27/01/2021 16:06

Childminders in England are only allowed to take school children if they are key workers/vulnerable.

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BeaTea · 27/01/2021 16:10

Really? I thought they could remain open

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BeaTea · 27/01/2021 16:11

For all children

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StacySoloman · 27/01/2021 16:12

@BeaTea

Really? I thought they could remain open
Yes, but only for pre-school children and keyworkers/vulnerable school children: "Childminders Childminders can look after all early years children; together with school-age children (from reception onwards) who are vulnerable or children of critical workers."
Russell19 · 27/01/2021 16:13

I was under the impression childminders could only have pre-school aged children full time? I may be wrong.

KsMumma · 27/01/2021 16:17

Technically a reception age child is "Early Years". The curriculum they follow at school is the EYFS (not national curriculum) so if the childminder is willing then legally they are fine to go. Also re their school work - mandatory school age is the term after they turn 5 so if they can't complete their school work it's fine as the Chilminder should be doing EYFS age appropriate activities with them that will be far better than a 15min zoom lesson a day.

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BeaTea · 27/01/2021 16:17

Fuck.

Why pre-school children though?

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Jangle33 · 27/01/2021 16:18

Yes not an option if you’re not a critical worker. No different than sending them to school. At reception you shouldn’t worry too much about learning, we all just have to muddle through as best we can.

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BeaTea · 27/01/2021 16:19

Technically a reception age child is "Early Years". The curriculum they follow at school is the EYFS (not national curriculum) so if the childminder is willing then legally they are fine to go

Of course. Hopefully the childminder has a space.

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StacySoloman · 27/01/2021 16:22

The guidance specifically says Reception children are school age:

"Childminders
Childminders can look after all early years children; together with school-age children (from reception onwards) who are vulnerable or children of critical workers. "

SleepingStandingUp · 27/01/2021 16:24

She's in non compulsory education. Get her to sit through the live stiff whilst you work and then entertain her anyway you can the rest of the time. Is her Dad around? Can he help?

The work that's set for the rest of it, have a look through and do after work / weekends but 10 minutes after work (so maybe a bit of writing or reading) and a bit at the weekend. Because she hasn't done much on the week it's not like you're working her to the bone, some of it will replicate anyway and you can always adapt it (so worksheet on K, sit naming words beginning with K in the bath or looking through her books; counting to 10 get her to help count out her carrots (chips) at tea time , count the tins of beans coming in with the shopping etc.

Russell19 · 27/01/2021 16:37

Reception classes are closed to the majority, they can't go to a childminder as they are 'school aged'.

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BeaTea · 27/01/2021 17:36

The childminder is open and has offered my DD a space.

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StacySoloman · 27/01/2021 17:38

Does she know she's acting illegally though? I wouldn't want her to risk her livelihood if she hasn't read the rules properly Shock That's a big thing to ask of her.

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BeaTea · 27/01/2021 17:39

I mentioned that to her and she said she has a space anyway.

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StacySoloman · 27/01/2021 17:42

Wow, that’s pretty shocking.

pitterpatterrain · 27/01/2021 17:45

But the ridiculous thing is if they aren’t paid and it’s just one family then it’s perfectly legal as a childcare bubble

Go figure ...

I guess coronavirus can tell the difference

CecilyP · 27/01/2021 17:48

What age is your DD? If she isn’t 5 yet, could it be a bit of a grey area?

minniemango · 27/01/2021 17:50

@CecilyP

What age is your DD? If she isn’t 5 yet, could it be a bit of a grey area?
No, Reception children count as school age.
sunlightbuttons · 27/01/2021 17:51

I wouldn't hesitate OP, if she has a space then take it.

sunlightbuttons · 27/01/2021 17:52

*But the ridiculous thing is if they aren’t paid and it’s just one family then it’s perfectly legal as a childcare bubble

Go figure ...

I guess coronavirus can tell the difference*

Exactly. It's nonsense.