Settling in vs Settling in

[KatyMac]

NCMA contracts call the 'cooling off' period for the contract a 'settling-in' period

Where as I call the period before the contract starts when a parent visits and gradually leaves their child a 'settling-in' period

Using the same words for each is confusing; I can't change the NCMA contract so what can I call my 'settling-in' period?

A trial period or sanpler?

Sorry - should be sampler

Introductions? Introductory period?

Tricky isn't it

Silly NCMA

I call them both settling in, but they are different (like you said). One is settling in for the child and the other is for the adults ... actually maybe both are for the adults.

Sorry no help at all ...

Introductory visits? Tester sessions? Child's settling sessions?

I'm leaning towards correcting NCMA

"Build-up time"

Child settling in

What exactly is the "cooling off" period?

A period that the parent & I agree on during which they can remove the child or I can decline to take them on without any penalty (eg notice) so if it doesn't work out in the first 4 weeks either of us can just walk away

Hmm well why don't you write those first 4 weeks into your contract?

The first 4 weeks are paid x y z and either side can decide to continue with the arrrangement and go onto to full contractual terms

Full contractual terms begin after this 4 week settling in period and thereafter fees are due x y z....

The problem is the terminology

NCMA contracts use 'settling in' which is a term I (& lots of other CMers) use for the sessions to acclimatise the child to the setting

It's just silly

Oh I agree that is exactly as a parent what I would expect the term to mean too.

Perhaps you can use "acclimatise the child to the setting sessions"

Probation - child had better be good and parents non demanding else they won't be taken on as a permanent client

I call them transition sessions. My parents have as many transition sessions they feel they and the child needs.

Actually I like 'transition sessions' that's lovely

Thanks Bonkerz

Nick, you don't know how true you are

Bonkerz, I like transition too ... can I steal it?

Another vote for transition sessions! :)

Glad to help :0) I have a transition policy which covers any new situations the child may have ie starting, moving to play school, school etc.