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Leaving childminder

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Mamabear87 · 27/03/2018 19:47

I need some advise. I withdrew my little.boy from my childminder. I had some concerns as my little one became very unhappy. I was also unhappy with the fact in the space of 2 weeks he was left with different people on 5 occasions as she had appointments but didn't tell me until on the day.
I contacted her to get his folder, she told me it wasn't ready. This was 4 weeks ago. How long should it be? Surely it should have been ready for his last day from then notice?

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Bonkerz · 27/03/2018 20:14

We're the people he was left with registered as assistants? If not I would suggest a safeguarding issue and plead you to contact OFSTED

Learning journeys should be up to date at all time. To be honest I would have expected them to be done and a small transition report also for last day of notice period.

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Mamabear87 · 27/03/2018 20:33

No the people were not registered... it would be her parents or family members. There was once she left him with another childminder.
I am shocked it's not ready as we did give the 4 week notice to be kind.
I'm going to contact again but just unsure what to do if still not ready

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malovitt · 27/03/2018 20:39

What do you mean by 'his folder'?

childmindingmumof3 · 27/03/2018 20:41

I don't do learning journeys at all.

PrincessScarlett · 27/03/2018 20:46

If your CM left your child with family or friends who are not a registered CM or assistant you must report this to Ofsted as it is a major safeguarding issue.

As regards the 'folder' not all CM will keep learning journals and if you are referring to the contract and associated paperwork CMs are required to keep records even after a child has left.

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Mamabear87 · 27/03/2018 21:04

She had a folder of his journey as over time gas shown me . She said we could have it for where he goes next. But this was 4 weeks ago. I don't know how long it would normally take to finish it to his last day.
The people she left him with were not all registered. One was assistant but the other times were her family.

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BetterEatCheese · 27/03/2018 21:14

As an ex childminder, you need to raise these issues with the council as the children she looks after could be at risk. Leaving them with unregistered people is a huge no no.

The lack of folder makes me think she hasn't kept it up to date and is struggling to make it. If you know it once existed, just ask for what she has, regardless of whether it's up to date. There is no obligation to do one so that's probably the best you can get.

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Mamabear87 · 27/03/2018 21:25

I have contacted her over the folder. She has just replied saying ahe is hoping it will be ready by Thursday as she has been busy...
How and who would I report her leaving him with other people too? .
I know and feel that it affected my lb. He is now back to his settled happy self and back to sleeping through the night again... so I know I did the right thing removing him.
Thank you for advise btw x

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PrincessScarlett · 27/03/2018 21:29

Phone Ofsted on 0300 123 1231.

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Mamabear87 · 27/03/2018 21:31

Thank you. X

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Fundays12 · 28/03/2018 20:45

I work in safeguarding of children and this is a big safeguarding issue. You need to report her ASAP. If these people are not vetted and PVG checked they area big risk to your child.

vandrew4 · 11/04/2018 14:38

I never do learning journeys.
She shouldn't have left him with anyone who's not her reg. assistant

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Mamabear87 · 11/04/2018 15:16

Thank you all for your advice.
I finally got given what she had done for my son.
I have also followed people's advice and reported her. While I have felt very guilty as my CM was a friend, I agree that it was a big issue.
My lb is so much happier now I know I have done the right thing .
Thank you all again

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BetterEatCheese · 11/04/2018 15:29

Well done, not an easy thing to do but absolutely the right decision.

GraceLeeper · 12/04/2018 09:04

Be very careful in childminders next time.

ryanolivas · 17/04/2018 03:54

I once had a childminder a year ago but wasn't satisfied of her service but the current one is working great. It all matters in choosing the right childminder for our kids.

donnaeastman · 17/04/2018 04:08

Previous years I had childminders and they really give the service that I want. It's a matter of choosing and finding good CM.

natnatroswell22 · 20/04/2018 03:35

You did the right thing Mamabear87 and good to hear your lb is now doing good :)

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