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Staff chewing gum

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hadagutsfull · 19/02/2012 16:05

Would it put you off taking up a nursery or playgroup place if you saw a member of staff chewing gum? As part of the management team I've said that staff should not chew gum but I know that a couple of the staff think that it isn't a problem and that I'm being unreasonable.

I think it gives a bad impression to parents and doesn't set a good example to the children. Views please!

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Dee03 · 21/02/2012 22:04

I run a preschool and I wouldn't like it tbh.

TiggyD · 22/02/2012 19:47

Absolutely terrible. Chewing gum or eating sweets in front of the children or parents is unprofessional. I would make an exception for nicotine gum for people trying to quit fags.

Jewson · 29/02/2012 20:14

I work in a nursery and no way would we hav a chewy wen were working mayb after dinner b4 we go back to the children but I totally agree is unprofessional for parents and children to c

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