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Post by helen1980 on Nov 17, 2007 23:02:28 GMT
HI all.
I was just wondering when you all hand over responsibility for minded children?
Is it when parent arrives or when child actually leaves?
Which is best?
xx
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Post by tasha on Nov 17, 2007 23:50:20 GMT
I actually have a policy and a decision form on this as the RSOPA stats say most accisents happen at collection drop of time! If you would like me to email them to you PM me your email address. Tasha  |
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Post by lorri on Nov 17, 2007 23:54:26 GMT
I have the same.
I have a picking up/dropping off responsibility policy (can't remember the exact title of it!) and then on the child's individual needs form I have an area where the parent can choose if they have responsibility or me and they sign it.
Lorri x
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Post by lisaurry on Nov 18, 2007 0:00:50 GMT
Hi there,
I hand responsibility over when parent arrives.
Lisa x
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Post by linda on Nov 18, 2007 16:58:55 GMT
I hand over responsibility when the parent arrives
Lindax
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Post by june on Nov 18, 2007 21:57:48 GMT
I have always found this one akward , but the other day one of my minded children started jumping on my sofa in my lounge when her Mum came to pick her up. I asked her to stop! Her Mum said "come on just 1 more jump then you can get down ", so at that the older child who had arrived with Mum joined her sister for their 1 last jump!!!!!
I was so angry I could not speak
Going to write policy saying I will be in charge until child leaves my house.
What do do you all think?
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Post by carolinel on Nov 18, 2007 22:27:34 GMT
blimey I can't believe she said that - just 1 more jump. What on earth does she let them do at home? I would never dream of letting my child jump on anyones settee, I would be horrified if I caught them doing that - my children know they are not to jump on furniture - at home or anywhere else.
I'm not surprised you were angry, I would have had to say something - like sorry, we do not jump on furniture.
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Post by ajs on Nov 18, 2007 22:37:05 GMT
if anyone's child was jumping on my sofa with mother there or not i would have calmly walked over to them taken hold of their hands and gently pulled them off my sofa. my own children do not jump on them and i certainly would not allow anyone else's child to do it, it's not that they're worth anyhting infact my newest sofa was bought when i was pregnant with my 14 year old it's just a matter of respect for what belongs to soemone else.
i have never thought of a policy for child leaving as i very sledom allow the mum/dad over the door step if i know what time they are coming i make sure we are ready with stuff by the door and coats ready and waiting if i don't know then i still make sure i'm organised so i can just grab the stuff as we walk to the door.
if the children do start i tell mum that i will call her later as the kids are obviously very excited and they need to go home
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Post by manjay on Nov 18, 2007 22:38:38 GMT
I have always found this one akward , but the other day one of my minded children started jumping on my sofa in my lounge when her Mum came to pick her up. I asked her to stop! Her Mum said "come on just 1 more jump then you can get down ", so at that the older child who had arrived with Mum joined her sister for their 1 last jump!!!!! I was so angry I could not speak Going to write policy saying I will be in charge until child leaves my house. What do do you all think? I think that is spot on! My house, my rules!! Parents can take responsibility once they get out of the door! Amanda xx |
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Post by june on Nov 19, 2007 8:50:23 GMT
Thanks Girls , I will be ready this week if it starts again. Will let you know . Child here on Thurs
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Post by june on Nov 19, 2007 16:01:51 GMT
Thanks Girls , I will be ready this week if it starts again. Will let you know . Child here on Thurs
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Post by june on Nov 19, 2007 16:02:17 GMT
ooops
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Post by miffy on Nov 19, 2007 21:43:04 GMT
I'm with mandy and amanda on this.
I can't believe a parent actually told her child to have one more jump - what a cheek!
Have them ready and waiting by the door on Thursday
Miffy x
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Post by mustbemad on Nov 19, 2007 22:26:30 GMT
I'm also with mandy and amanda on this one. After 10 years of childminding I hand over at the door. kids naturally play up when the parents arrive and I have a 'Handing over of Responsibility' policy that explains my reasons. Its also a good idea to get parents to sign a 'house Rules' policy which includes respecting furniture, taking shoes off on entering the house,etc. Even very young children soon learn the boundaries in our homes and those boundaries are in place for their safety aswell as respect for other people's property. If parents want to discuss any issues or aspects of their child's development we arrange a mutually convenient time and all details of the child's day with me are in the take home diary of each individual. I find this works best for me. Good luck!  |
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Post by smartimartie on Nov 19, 2007 22:48:40 GMT
I thought I'd finished with 'new' policies after the Breathing one - which incidentally NOBODY has yet noticed on my Notice Board!!
Would anyone be willing to share their ideas on what to put in the departure policy please. I think this one is important. I to have suffered when Parents collect. Was shocked though at the 'one more jump' parent.
Your mantra must have been Patience, Tolerance and Understanding!!
Smartie.
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Post by helen1980 on Nov 20, 2007 10:02:45 GMT
Thats disgusting behaviour from the mother no wonder her kids think its ok to jump on other peoples furniture.
My children know they are not to jump on our furniture let alone anyone elses.
On my policy I'm going to ask which the parent prefers but state that the parents must obey house rules as well...
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Post by angeldelight on Nov 20, 2007 14:30:43 GMT
Only just saw this
Cheeky or what jumping on your furniture
Honestly some parents just do not care do they
I agree with everyone else on this one
Angel xx
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Post by susi513 on Nov 22, 2007 12:26:40 GMT
one more jump! some parents are so inconsiderate. I misread the post first, cos I was skimming through I thought it said the mum had joined in for the jump!
I've put in my handbook that the parent (while they're in my home) is responsible for their child(ren) but I expect them to support/follow my house rules and I will step in if I feel it necessary.
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Post by sj on Nov 22, 2007 18:01:58 GMT
1 more jump, cheeky mare!! The little girl I have started jumping on my sofa when her dad came for her the other day and I calmly just told her to get down and she wasnt allowed to do it, I dont care if the dad didnt like it. My kids dont do it so nobody elses do either!
I know hand her over at the door as she starts to really show off and be silly when he arrives so its easier if she is ready to go when he gets here!
Sam x
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Post by miffy on Nov 22, 2007 21:50:43 GMT
How did it go today June?
Miffy
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Post by sarahnev707 on Nov 22, 2007 21:55:09 GMT
My house - my rules.... absolutely no sofa jumping!! Not sure I would have been able to say nothing! Sarahx |
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Post by june on Nov 23, 2007 21:23:37 GMT
Hi Miffy (and everyone else) no jumping today , we had a chat about not jumping on Auntie June's furniture, but big sis was just about to run upstairs when Mum arrived, but nipped that in the bud too. I blame the Mother I would of died if my son had done that in anyone house.
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Post by deeb66 on Nov 25, 2007 18:16:31 GMT
Like Sarah - not sure I would have been able to keep my mouth shut.
All children (and parents - lol!!!) follow my rules and know that I am 'in charge' until they walk outside my front door.
Dee
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