Hi all!
Could really do with some top tips/advice re:employing an assistant.
Basically, a friend who is also a childminder is considering returning to work part-time at the minute as her two mindees contracts are coming to an end and her son starts nursery in September. However, she is trying for a baby and if she starts work and falls pregnant within a year will not be entititled to maternity pay. I suggested that I employ her as an assistant as I am in the very lucky position of having toO many requests for childcare at the minute - she will then still be entitled to stat maternity pay PLUS we get on really well AND most importantly she is fantastic with children!
So now what I need to know is how the hell do I go about it? Do I apply to Ofsted? How much do I pay? Does she remain self-employed OR do I employ her? (If I employ her not sure that this would help the maternity pay situation)
HELP!!! I still think it's a great idea but really don't have the first clue how to get started!
Any responses/tips/horror stories etc very gratefully received!
THANK YOU