Another new one

[Tanya j]

HI Everyone
This is my first post (not really sure what i'm doing)
I've been a childminder for almost 5 years and love it.
Hope to make lots of new friends and share idea's.

[sharon ashenden]

Hi
I am new to the web site aswell.
I became a registered childminder in March.
Can t believe the paper work side of things and for my sins i have just started my level 3. Finding it really hard.
Hope to hear back from you

[Tanya j]

Hi
Thanks for the reply
Have you many little one's to look after?
I've been thinking about nvq's but i'm too scared to take that step (worried about to much work and not knowing how to answer them)
As for the paperwork it can be a nightmare but i found that once you keep on top of it it's not sooo bad.
Hope to hear back from you soon
Tanya.x

[sharon ashenden]

Hi
I am currently only looking after one child for two days which is a nightmare really as need more to pay bills.
I have only just started nvq want to do it but finding it very hard to get my brain into gear.

[sabm]

hi, i've been childminding for 4 years, only just joined this forum!
I have just started my level 3 diploma, and i have found the book by Penny Tassomi invaluable! A lot of it is easy as its just what you do in your daily work, as you progress in your business, you'll find the level 3 easier, i currently have 7 children on my books, 2 full timers under 3, the others are part time, i have an 18 month old son and a 8 year old daughter...sometimes i wonder how on earth i fit everything in.....it is very hard!!
If you have any questions about childmindin or the level 3...i'm happy to help!!

[sharon ashenden]

Originally Posted by CLWchildcare

hi, i've been childminding for 4 years, only just joined this forum!
I have just started my level 3 diploma, and i have found the book by Penny Tassomi invaluable! A lot of it is easy as its just what you do in your daily work, as you progress in your business, you'll find the level 3 easier, i currently have 7 children on my books, 2 full timers under 3, the others are part time, i have an 18 month old son and a 8 year old daughter...sometimes i wonder how on earth i fit everything in.....it is very hard!!
If you have any questions about childmindin or the level 3...i'm happy to help!!

Hi have a 2 year old and a 11 year old so finding the time to sit down and concentrate is so hard. I am trying to work on the EYMP5 comunication, speech and language have you done this unit any help would be much appreciated, how much are you expected to write.

[kas14]

Originally Posted by CLWchildcare

hi, i've been childminding for 4 years, only just joined this forum!
I have just started my level 3 diploma, and i have found the book by Penny Tassomi invaluable! A lot of it is easy as its just what you do in your daily work, as you progress in your business, you'll find the level 3 easier, i currently have 7 children on my books, 2 full timers under 3, the others are part time, i have an 18 month old son and a 8 year old daughter...sometimes i wonder how on earth i fit everything in.....it is very hard!!
If you have any questions about childmindin or the level 3...i'm happy to help!!

totally agree- it comes apart of your every day, i started my level 2 in june and already i have completed my level 2, my first aid and i am half way through level 3 and i am a single mum to four kids working in a nursey and going to college and doing hairdressing to, it can be done but sometimes means very late nights x