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Paid childcare

Discuss everything related to paid childcare here, including childminders, nannies, nurseries and au pairs.

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Childminder contract and being out of work

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bambinobambino · 12/10/2010 09:45

My DS goes to a childminder. I have just changed the contract as I started a new job in August. However, it looks like the company is in trouble and I'm not sure I'll be there much longer.

I've signed a 12 month contract with the child minder. What happens? Can I cancel it?

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rubyslippers · 12/10/2010 09:46

There must be a notice period?

gingernutlover · 12/10/2010 09:55

there should be notice periods clearly laid out in your contract with he childminder. Mine are 4 weeks from either of us to end the arrangement.

Do you have your copy of the contract?

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bambinobambino · 12/10/2010 10:05

I'll have to dig it out. I think in my panic I am being dim and assumed that I was signed up for 12 months!

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frakkinstein · 12/10/2010 10:10

There should definitely be a notice period. Also it's rare for contracts to be fixed term like that - do double check the terms!

bloodsuckingLOONEY · 12/10/2010 13:19

Agree with others. By 12 month contract could you be getting confused with maybe she reviews it after 12 months? Usually always a notice period on it, standard is around 4 weeks.

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