In brief: we discovered that our childminder was doing various things we did not agree with and we felt they were serious enough for us to take our children away and terminate our contract with immediate effect, and therefore not pay the months notice. (£1,000). She took us to court. Lied. And won! We now have to pay her, plus costs.We reported her to ofsted but as they base their judgement on what they find on the day of the visit and I would imagine she lied about the issues, again she was cleared. She is still childminding. How can someone do this and look after other peoples children. We feel we have a duty to do something more about this, but don't know what else to do! Any suggestions? Anyone experienced anything similar? Feeling terribly cheated and a bit desperate at the moment!