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I have been subject to bulling, humiliation, and threatening by parents

64 replies

nonna · 18/01/2008 13:31

who breached their NCMA contract, didn't pay me, and threatened me and my family to terminate my contract without any notice.

I have suffered from them for more than 13 days I fear they may harm me, my family or other children I care for, or submit untrue complaints against me to damage my career and deter me from pursuing my legitimate and legal rights.

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tiredemma · 18/01/2008 13:31

what kind of threats?

chel86 · 18/01/2008 13:33

What are they doing? Have you called NCMA/Ofsted for advice?

fishie · 18/01/2008 13:33

call the police
call ofsted

BoysAreLikeDogs · 18/01/2008 13:33

Ring NCMA, being part of NCMA gives you access to their legal department

Sorry to hear this nonna

Scramble · 18/01/2008 13:34

NCMA helpline on Freephone: 0800 169 4486

looneytune · 18/01/2008 13:34

A friend who used to childmind has this and was scared, it was horrible. What has actually happened nonna?

OverworkedAndUnderpaid · 18/01/2008 13:35

Report them to the police!

crace · 18/01/2008 13:39

Call Ofsted straight away and tell them they may receive complaints against you - and tell them what is happening. They will log it for you, and it will help you with any future issues.

Then call the police and log it with them.

Then phone the NCMA legal helpline for advice.

I feel for you - do whatever it takes to stay safe.

shoshe · 18/01/2008 13:44

Oh Nonna, please do as the rest say and phone NCMA.

What a horrible thing to happen.

nonna · 18/01/2008 13:49

idid call all of them
the answer from ofsted is
Unfortunately Ofsted would not get involved with contractual issues; this is out of our legal remit.
For further advice it would be best for you to contact you local citizen's advice bureau. Or even a solicitor.
If you feel that you may come into danger I would contact your local police department.

ncma: no answer
cis: we report that on our record don,t worry

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nonna · 18/01/2008 13:51

police: wait until u have another threat then come to us

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flowerybeanbag · 18/01/2008 13:55

Go and see the CAB, have a read here about bullying at work, read whole page there's a bit about very difficult situations.

Have a read here about constructive dismissal.

flowerybeanbag · 18/01/2008 13:56

Sorry that was very brief, but I'm in a hurry. Do see the CAB and see if you can speak to someone about bullying & constructive dismissal.

Pop over to Employment for a bit more help if you would like.

looneytune · 18/01/2008 13:59

Flowerybeanbag - wouldn't it be different though as she's self employed?

nonna · 18/01/2008 14:01

paren said he will pay nothing and claimed I haven?t discuss the settling-in period with him and his wife before signing the contract.
? I reminded him that this is not true and that I gave then a copy of my policies and a copy of the contract to read and I allowed them two weeks to give a good read and ask any questions. I reminded him as well that I did offered them a settling-in period and that it could be between two and four weeks and that he and his wife choose not to have a settling-in period.
then he said there is no way he will pay me and started shouting and threatening me and my husband using phrases such as: ?you don?t know what I prepared for you and you don?t know what I can do. I have been asking people about this for days now so don?t force me into a corner?.

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flowerybeanbag · 18/01/2008 14:02

Is she self-employed??

You are right. I apologise.

Hmm. Will have a think.

nonna · 18/01/2008 14:04

? he said that I should learn that childminders are employed by parents and thus should work with parents to implement what parents want for their child.

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MaureenMLove · 18/01/2008 14:04

Are the other mindees parents aware of whats going on? I know each families business is confidential, but they need to be made aware of what going on, if you fear for the other mindees.

Have you got anywhere with NCMA yet? Don't just leave it that you can't get a reply.

nonna · 18/01/2008 14:06

repeated his threats over and over and his shouting continued and my kids were scared and I was afraid he may try to hurt me or them as I didn?t know exactly what he was threatening of doing.
? As a last resort, as I feared for the safety of my family, I offered him not to make him pay and to give him his daughter?s items provided that he sign the ?Termination of Childminding Contract? document.

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nonna · 18/01/2008 14:07

no mlove

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flowerybeanbag · 18/01/2008 14:08

Sorry nonna, for some reason I assumed you were a nanny.

Do speak to the CAB anyway, and push the NCMA and Ofsted. I don't think this is purely a contractual issue, if they are making threats etc, so Ofsted saying that is just avoiding the situation.

I hope you get some decent help.

Karen999 · 18/01/2008 14:08

Oh poor you. They are clearly threatening you and intimidating you. I would contact a lawyer and get their advice. At least that way if they say to you that they have been asking about it "for days" then you can say that you too have sought advice.

Re calling the police...I take it you are in England? To be honest in Scotland that kind of behaviour could constitute a breach of the peace.

Did the police give you any advice on how to deal with it?

MaureenMLove · 18/01/2008 14:09

Jeez nonna! That's dreadful! Start writing these things down. Times, dates etc. If this continues, you'll loose track of what was said and when.

nonna · 18/01/2008 14:09

This document confirms ;
This termination of contract is due to mere personal circumstances on my part, and it is made after my own request, with the approval of my childminder.
I and my childminder agree that there are no pending matters, disputes or concerns after the termination of the childminding contract.
I confirm that I have received from my childminder all items that belong to my daughter; including all clothing items and outfits, unused wipes, nappies and medicines.
but i still afraid??
i did all the thing right

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Karen999 · 18/01/2008 14:09

You are not employed by the parents - you are SELF-employed and you offer a service. They sound a complete nightmare....