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Post by bubbly on Nov 19, 2007 21:25:09 GMT
Got my first parents coming to visit tomorrow evening - gosh, this is scary! If all goes well we should be signing the contract. Is the first time always this scary? ;D Got my son's old cot set up in the spare bedroom at the weekend but can't for the life of me find the mattress. I'll just have to explain to the parents I'm in the process of getting a new one if they ask lol. If the meeting goes well, I'll be made redundant from my office job on the last Friday in Nov and begin minding on the Monday. Fingers crossed  |
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Post by miffy on Nov 19, 2007 21:27:57 GMT
Good luck for tomorrow Bubbly - hope it all goes well
You will be fine I'm sure so don't worry
I'll keep my fingers x'd for you too
Let us know how you get on
Miffy
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Post by bubbly on Nov 19, 2007 21:34:42 GMT
Thanks miffy.
I've been reading thru' the NCMA contracts just to ensure I know what I'm doing. Any tips on keeping a steady hand when writing 'em? ;D
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Post by smartimartie on Nov 19, 2007 21:39:59 GMT
Bubbly - I still get nervous every time a new parent comes to visit!  Wishing you lots of success in wowing them with your knowledge and brilliance!! I hope you get several more very soon. P.S. Have prompt cards if you get nervous and tick them off as you mention each item  |
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Post by rubybubbles on Nov 19, 2007 21:40:07 GMT
good luck for tomorrow just smile loads and talk to the LO more than them lol!!!
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Post by manjay on Nov 19, 2007 22:21:47 GMT
Good luck Bubbly. I am sure you will do just fine. I had my first parents on Friday and the boys have been here today so I must have done something right!
I found it easier that she had to come back the next day to introduce me to the children. That way we had discussed what she wanted and I had time to call on Tasha to guide me through the pitfalls of completing a contract.
Let us know how it goes
Amanda xx
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Post by mel on Nov 20, 2007 10:17:37 GMT
Hi and good luck. I remember my first contract and I was sooo scared but it wasn't half as bad as I thought. I'm sure you will be fine. Let us know how it goes.
Mel x
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Post by susan on Nov 20, 2007 10:37:10 GMT
Good luck Bubbly. I am sure you will do just fine. I had my first parents on Friday and the boys have been here today so I must have done something right! I found it easier that she had to come back the next day to introduce me to the children. That way we had discussed what she wanted and I had time to call on Tasha to guide me through the pitfalls of completing a contract.Let us know how it goes Amanda xx Tasha has been a god send to me at times too xxx Good Luck and try to stay clam and be yourself, let us know how it goes xxxx |
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Post by emler on Nov 20, 2007 10:39:57 GMT
Good luck meeting the parents! I know how you feel because I'm always nervous when parents visit for the first time. You will be fine so just stay calm. Let us know how it goes
Emler x
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Post by sj on Nov 20, 2007 10:53:35 GMT
Good Luck for tonight!!! I was a bag of nerves with my first one, wrote the wrong things in places on the contract and all sorts!!
Sam!!!
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Post by tasha on Nov 20, 2007 10:58:11 GMT
Good luck Bubbly. I am sure you will do just fine. I had my first parents on Friday and the boys have been here today so I must have done something right! I found it easier that she had to come back the next day to introduce me to the children. That way we had discussed what she wanted and I had time to call on Tasha to guide me through the pitfalls of completing a contract.Let us know how it goes Amanda xx Tasha has been a god send to me at times too xxx Good Luck and try to stay clam and be yourself, let us know how it goes xxxx Awwww thanks guys...always pleased to help where I can! Tasha |
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Post by tasha on Nov 20, 2007 10:59:43 GMT
Thanks miffy. I've been reading thru' the NCMA contracts just to ensure I know what I'm doing. Any tips on keeping a steady hand when writing 'em? ;D LOL...take it slowely & BREATHE! Tasha |
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Post by sarahnev707 on Nov 20, 2007 11:19:08 GMT
I always get a little butterfly in my tummy even now... and I've been doing this for nearly 14 years! In fact, we've got one coming tonight with an 11 year old for after school care and I know I'll be a bit nervy I think the key is to have all the papers in front of you and a pen to fiddle with... work through a list and let parents ask what they want... if you don't know the answer, be honest and say you'll get back to them - avoids hasty mistakes!! Good luck Sarahx |
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Post by angeldelight on Nov 20, 2007 14:26:18 GMT
Good luck Bubbly hope it goes ok let us know
Good luck also Sarah
Angel xx
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Post by bubbly on Nov 20, 2007 21:38:10 GMT
It didn't go quite according to plan - the dad had to work late and phoned to ask if he could postpone, so we've re-arranged for Friday evening. All those tummy butterflies and a day spent worrying for it not to go ahead lol ;D
Thank you all for taking time to wish me luck. The advice and lovely, lovely people I've met here has been brilliant. Will let you know what happens on Friday.
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Post by miffy on Nov 20, 2007 21:49:20 GMT
Oh poor you - flippin typical though, you get yourself all worked up and nothing happens.
Good luck for Friday then
Miffy x
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Post by charleyfarley on Nov 20, 2007 22:41:29 GMT
Typical
You work yourself up and then they postpone.
Good luck for Friday
I've been minding for 8 years and I still get nervous every time
Good luck for tomorrow Sarah also
Carol xx
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Post by angeldelight on Nov 21, 2007 9:42:44 GMT
Oh well I hope it all goes ok on Friday
Keep us posted
Angel xx
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Post by sj on Nov 21, 2007 12:49:39 GMT
Good Luck for Friday!!!
Sam
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Post by sarahnev707 on Nov 21, 2007 14:47:19 GMT
I got mine! She starts tonight!! Hope yours goes as well on Friday bubbly! Sarahx |
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Post by june on Nov 21, 2007 15:11:54 GMT
Goog Luck For Fri Bubbly.
I still get nervous even after all these years.
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Post by bubbly on Nov 23, 2007 21:32:39 GMT
Oh well I hope it all goes ok on Friday Keep us posted Angel xx It went well and the contract was signed. The baby isn't even a month old yet and he starts with me in just over a week! I don't think it'll be long term as the parents have another child at a nursery and it's my guess the baby will go there too when old enough. One slight blunder with the NCMA contract though. When the parents had left, I realised I'd missed out the 'Charges for Absence' section. Stupid of me I know, but you know how it is when you get talking. Anyway, I have my own separate 'Fees & Charges' document outlining my charges and both parents have signed this. I've called the father to explain a section was missed but unfortunately got his voicemail. I'm going to suggest we complete this section on the day the baby starts as I have the signatures on my other form to acknowledge they know what the charges are. It's not ideal but do you think that would be ok? |
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Post by debstar on Nov 23, 2007 21:56:31 GMT
I cant offer much advise as Im not quite registered yet but wanted to say congratulations on getting your first mindee! A really little one too. Hope it all goes really well for you.
Debbie
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Post by bubbly on Nov 23, 2007 22:54:39 GMT
I cant offer much advise as Im not quite registered yet but wanted to say congratulations on getting your first mindee! A really little one too. Hope it all goes really well for you. Debbie Thanks Debbie I'm still feeling a bit of an idiot over the 'absence' boo-boo but it's not easy doing it for the 1st time and coping with nerves, as I'm sure everyone knows lol. Looking at the Child Record Forms, the mother has only provided mobile phone nos. and no work landline nos. Not a good idea if the mobile network crashes and I need to contact the parents in an emergency! Plus, she hasn't provided the address of the baby's doctor. Now I don't feel so bad over my error as we both made them lol. I guess I should have checked more closely but with the meeting already lasting 1hr 15mins, I was conscious of time. Oh well, we learn from our mistakes! I still feel an idiot though |
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Post by carolinel on Nov 23, 2007 23:04:32 GMT
I wouldn't worry. When I had meeting with my new mindee I completely forgot about contracts! remembered just as she was about to leave!
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Post by smartimartie on Nov 23, 2007 23:09:10 GMT
Hhhhhmmmmm. I wont recount how many mistakes I made on my first contract.
You did brilliantly.
Congrats to you. I'M SOOOOOOOO JEALOUS only a month old!!
All those firsts you get to see (and not tell about te he)
Well done.
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Post by bubbly on Nov 24, 2007 10:07:50 GMT
I spent a sleepless night last night with nerve jitters wondering if I'm really cut out for this. I'm sure it's just because I have so much on my mind - I'm being made redundant from my office job of 21 years on Friday (Nov 30th) with very mixed feelings. I'll miss my colleagues so much but not the job itself. Plus, I have my ICP exam the previous evening (Nov 29th). Then there's been all the childminding application forms, Ofsted visit, policies to write etc. At the moment I have this kind of sinking feeling in my stomach. The fact I slipped over on the kitchen floor an hour before the parents arrived and was in agony with my heel, elbow and back didn't help either!
At least some of you had a hiccup on your 1st contract too. It nice to know I'm with the in-crowd ;D
Bubbly xxx
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