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To be annoyed that CM doesn’t use helmets..

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SarahJeffers341 · 26/11/2021 06:56

My daughter goes to a childminder and goes out on a bike. She is 3.5. She told me she doesn’t wear a helmet! This is a balance bike riding around the street. I always make her wear one with us and as a CM shouldn’t she be even more aware?! I took ours and told her I want her to wear is every time she’s on the bike.. she agreed but didn’t apologise and when they went out the other day (my daughter told me) the other two boys she looks after weren’t wearing them!

I just don’t get why you’d not think it was imperative! If one fell off surely she would be liable! I know she will now make my daughter wear hers but I’m annoyed she didn’t think it was an issue. Am IBU?!

OP posts:
4amstarts · 26/11/2021 13:40

I don't see how it's on the OP to know what the CM is doing? How can she? I only found out about CM having my daughter in car with no car seat when she was old enough to articulate it - CM didn't drive so I didn't think i needed to enquire about what CM was doing every day and request an itinerary to confirm whether I was or was not happy with her doing it. I trusted the CM to use common sense as well as follow safety guidelines (and the law!)

I'm sure if you asked OFSTED what their thoughts might be on it they might be quite interested in the CM h&s policy......

cally21 · 26/11/2021 15:56

@4amstarts

I don't see how it's on the OP to know what the CM is doing? How can she? I only found out about CM having my daughter in car with no car seat when she was old enough to articulate it - CM didn't drive so I didn't think i needed to enquire about what CM was doing every day and request an itinerary to confirm whether I was or was not happy with her doing it. I trusted the CM to use common sense as well as follow safety guidelines (and the law!)

I'm sure if you asked OFSTED what their thoughts might be on it they might be quite interested in the CM h&s policy......

Glad it's not just me 🤷‍♀️

nothingcanhurtmewithmyeyesshut · 26/11/2021 16:32

I don't and never have worn a helmet so tbh it wouldn't occur to me. But then, I'm not a childminder...

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