Changing Paths *Updated*

[mushumadness]

Afternoon all

Well I have come the conclusion that I am changing my working path, I am at present an advisor with a high street bank, but unfortunatly this isnt a good place for me any more.

I am trained to BTEC national diploma in childhood studies, and when I came out of college there were not many oportunities for a newly qualified nursery nurse.

Well now that I have a house of my own I have decided to return to my love of working with children and become a childminder.

Big change huh.

Is anybody out there a childminder or use a childminder that could offer me any advice.

I am talking to the childrens informational and contacting ofsted tomorrow.

Its definatly a big thing leaving work, and going it alone and I guess I am looking for a bit of support lol, though Chris is all for it, as it means when we come to having children I will be able to stay at home.

thanx anna

 

[natalielongstaff]

Anna ive sent you a pm

 

[KayleeUK]

Good Luck!

I was going to say Natalie is the person to speak

 

[Minniespal]

Good Luck Anna

 

[mark&sue]

Always hard to give up an existing job. Hope everything works out for you.

Good luck


Susan

 

[natalielongstaff]

Good Luck!

I was going to say Natalie is the person to speak

aww thanks

 

[Netty]

Good luck Anna !

 

[florida sun]

Good luck Anna

 

[Cinderella2006]

I was a child minder for a few years through NCMA, if there is anything I can help you with just send me a pm

There are a lot of policies and procedures that need to be adhered to and if you have an older house you may need to make a few changes but nothing drastic.

If you want an idea on policies, I can send you the ones I had in place for a rough draft


Good luck!

 

[emily1982]

ooo well done on your decision. I have the same qualification as you and work in a school. It's certainly interesting working in childcare now. Good luck!!

 

[Ware Bears]

Good luck Anna.

I used to be in banking too, I plucked up the courage to leave 10 years ago and have never regretted it. It's not an easy decision leaving such a well-paid, secure job so well done and good luck in your new career.

 

[Strommie]

Good luck Anna

 

[natalielongstaff]

Anna i forgot to say .....make sure you get payment up front !!! i let one of my parents off last week and she hasn't turned up this morning she owes nearly £300

 

[mushumadness]

Hiya

I thought I would give you guys an update as to how the job change is going.

I have already given notice to my old job, and officially leave 18th aug

I am registered into my first aid course, pre registration course and cp course starting the end of august.

I have never shopped so much lol, and can honestly say never looked forward to starting a job as much as I am lucking forward to this.

Chris has been helpfull as well lol. agreeing to put in all the child safety products
I have bought, now did you know you can even get protectors for your cooker knobs!!!

I have started to buy bits and bats, and have been in contact with the ncma and cis in my area.

Big thanks to natalie I really appreciate the help!!

hris is enjoying the toys lol as I type he is sat on the floor with a thomas the tank wooden train set!! and yesterday he had to do one of the big elc jigsaws
just to make sure the pieces are all there lol

So just think by the time my holiday come around I should be a registered childminder,

alot of changes this year lol, we got engaged, booked a wedding, bought a new car, bought a house and now a new job!!!

 

[mandymouse]

Wow, what a year Anna. I wish you lots of luck in your new career

Mandy

 

[emily1982]

Do you have a food hygiene certificate also? You may need one as even if your washing fruit you will need one.

Also in our area they run under 8 meetings, where anyone who works with children can go along and borrow equipment from the group for about 3 months. We have soft play stuff, books, SEN play things, multicultural..might worth looking at. Also i don't kknow if it's the same for child minders but alot of the toys that people buy have to have the kite mark on them.

 

[mushumadness]

i am guessing but named brands should all be kite mark, such as elc, disney etc, I havnt bought any unnamed

am I right thinking that

oh and the out door toys are all little tikes

 

[wils]

Sorry missed this one originally but good for you Anna

I hope it all goes well for you (and that next year will be slightly less eventful!)

 

[mushumadness]

hope not lol, we are hoping for a little pitter patter next year lol

 

[mikki.young]

Best of luck Anna, it sounds like a great change of direction