CMs: I need to kick in the pants to get my butt into gear!

[Alliwantisaroomsomewhere]

I am so unmotivated at the moment. Despite it being early in the new year and despite getting a couple of new children, I feel completely unmotivated when it comes to all the paperwork and related crap!

I need a telling off / understanding nod / glass of wine.

How do you get motivated with getting things done is the LAST thing you want to do

hi,totally understand..

first remember you are running business to make money and to be sucessful all you need to do is to keep parents happy and children safe and happy, its not rocket science.

second you arnt running the business for that once every 3 year visit from Ofsted, they dont pay your bills.

thirdly there is some paperwork attatched to any job but you can do the minimun required, attendance records, sensible and relevant risk assessments, obs and planning activities as you would do anyway ,but just write them down.

I decided to cut down all my paperwork to the bare minimum( or it was giving up the business) as I was drowning in stupid ridiculous risk assessments and worry, all crap. My Ofsted inspector said I was doing too much and I agree.

My parents love me and I get asked for spaces all the time thats sucess, some cms are going completely over the top with paperwork imo to strive for excellent from a stranger who doesnt really have a clue what goes on in the setting except fantastic paperwork!!!

satisfactory and good are fine from Ofsted as long as the parents and kids say you are outstanding.

Thebody, you have hit the nail on the head. Thank you! You are dead right of course. We should not be childminding with the next inspectioni in mind.

Your words have hit home.

I aim to please!!

seriously though as soon as I started to rationalise all the crap I felt the pressure ease and just enjoy being able to work from home, play all day, be my own boss and be at home when own dd comes in from school..

oh and of course wine does help..

a little bit of Sauvignon Blanc here, myself! Cheers!

thebody that is quite possibly the most sensible post I have ever read on here - I will remember your words this evening when I am trying to bring all my ridiculous paperwork up to date. My mindees and parents are happy and that is that. Thanks!