CM CLUB: How differences between current best practice and parental wishes can be resolved amicably and in the best interests of the child.

[SammyK]

(K3C424 in unit 314)

anyone???

Ummmmm. It's jack shit to do with best bleedin practice and all about what the parent wants for their child? You better not put that though!

I am clueless, I'm afraid Sammy, but I couldn't resist!

Exactly.

Can't put that though can I?!

Parent's wishes unless a real risk to child I would say!

Sounds about right. I think you'll have to say something like, 'as a CM I will always work within Ofsted guidelines where ever possible, but will also respect the wishes of the parent at the same time. As long as the welfare & general safety of the child, is not at risk, I will understand that parents are ultimately in control of their childrens upbringing. Where ever possible, I will suggest and advise alternatives, if I feel the childs safety is compromised.'

How did I do?

'A*' to Mo

Bloody NVQ what was I thinking?!

Thank you MML, how are you? Still liking the big girl's job?

Oh I love it! I've got a new big girl job actually. I'm in charge of sorting cover teachers out every day! I get to have a two way radio and a mobile phone! I march around the school, at a pace, making sure classes are covered and making sure teachers are happy with the covers I've sent. Its great! The kids have also got a new found respect for me, because only the senior management team have radios and they think I'm important! Slight draw back, I have to be in at 7.15to take all the calls from teachers phoning in sick!

Sounds good!