I work in the same nursery my daughter attends, what to do?

Question

There are few things that happens in her classroom that bothers me a lot not only regarding her but the other children too and also the manager/head teacher is my daughters classroom teacher, I don't agree with most of the things she does and don't agree with her assistant as well who is the worst member of our staff but has the head teacher protection. I pay 60% of the fee for my daughter to attend which is a lot of money but and I know and see things that other parents ddon'tknow or see but I don't feel comfortable complain because they may take out on my child or set me up to get sacked. What to do

Additional Details

well the assistant in untrained for start but she stays alone with the children a lot even when there are 8 of them and she cant cope unless shouting or threatening or send to time out. they both also have a particular girl who they give all the attention and priorities. they play the mama mia cd every day all morning long...just few things

Answer 1

I have noticed that you have posted a lot with complaints-why do you still allow your daughter to attend? If you recognise the setting is inappropriate and potentially illegal with ratios and training then you should seriously consider looking for alternative arrangements. I know with you working there employment is issue-after all jobs aren’t that easy to come by-but surely you can look into childminder or other nurseries/day care in your area?

If you do want to complain to OFSTED you are protected by the Whistle Blower protection. It means that if you make complaint and you are sacked then or made to feel penalised for it then you can sue the company..it’s illegal for them to sack of make you feel bad about complaining.

Good Luck

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Answer 2

er............me?

i'd change my job
and my child's nursery

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Answer 3

Hi there,
I noticed that you also posted a post re the oft stead officer turning up un announced. I would give them a ring and tell them how you feel about the situation that you as a worker and a parent are unhappy about how the centre is being run. Oft stead are there to help they are not just there to pick on centres if the centre is generally bad then they will do something about it.

I would also talk to the manager and tell her you feel about the centre and pull your child and look for another place to work, I know jobs are hard to come by but surely it is better to work somewhere that is better run and it would also help your child as well.

Good luck

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Answer 4

It would help if you were more specific, but you are in a tough situation. I teach at an elementary school, and we have many of my coworkers' kids attending school here. As far as I know, this issue hasn't come up. I am always extra cautious with my coworkers' kids, but here you are on the other end of the stick. Can you give more details?

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Answer 5

Just sit there and tell them like it is.

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Answer 6

Ive had the same problem. I worked in a school for about two weeks. Which my brother was attending. (Kindergarten) This happened a lot. But dont worry its a natural feeling. But this happens to other children as well. First of all, I just had a talk with my brother, told him to behave. Then the teacher wouldnt bother him much. (it worked) you'll get used to it. Its okay to complain to her. Besides Its illegal for them to remove you from their job just cause they dont like you. Just dont complain about your child, complain about the other children as well. Hope this works :)

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Answer 7

Move to another center. When you leave, file a complaint.

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