zigzag Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 We currently admit children at the age of two and a half years. I recently had a visit from our senior area senco (who also owns day nurseries) Whilst discussing the child she said it would be good for the family if the younger sibling could also attend us as soon as possible. She then questioned me quite closely why we don't take two year olds and put pressure on me to change this to accommodate this child. My personal opinion is that the development range would be too great to have all the age ranges on one room, God knows we find it a challenge already! I explained that it would be a committee desicion anyway. But we then had a meeting with the family and she told them that we might change our admission policy!! I think she was well out of order. I have since had to have the chat with the family to explain my reasons but don't think it's gone down very well. I personally would rather change our admissions policy to only take them from the age of 3!! I am really cross with her and think that she completely undermined me. Am I just being stubborn and prickly do you think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 No, you have an admission policy for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 No! I am of the same mind and found the constant pressure from LA to do Free for 2's over bearing, but I have stuck to my guns. Our setting is not the right place for 2 year olds. In your case - I might have made an exception with full knowledge of all the facts, BUT, I would not have joined the scheme but offered a paying place to the family, possibly at reduced rates if circumstances dictated.Frankly I am appalled at your area SENCo's forthright stance on this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 My thinking is that if you accept one two year old you have to accept them all. Making an exception for this child would just open the floodgates for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyPancakes Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Poor situation. Feel for you. I'm wondering if you could help this family, and keep in with the SENCO, by working with a childminder? Maybe some who are qualified drop off and pick up from your playgroup(?). They might have a spare place for those hours when their other children are with you. The ratio and provision might be suitable for the younger child - at home, and outing, or at a toddler group. Just a thought. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Yes, I also think this is out of order. I had a similar run in with our EYA, whom I had to complain about to her line manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 I have signposted this family to another setting who take from two. Just feel that I need to justify my reasons as I think the senco will not let this go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKeyteach Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Zigzag I too agree with the big difference in development been 2 and 21/2 justifies your experience and decision. It is wrong for someone to put in the difficult situation. Good luck with the outcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 DON'T DO IT zigzag...I wish I hadn't given into pressure from county :'( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 i would be making a formal complaint i'm afraid....absolutely out of order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 DON'T DO IT zigzag...I wish I hadn't given into pressure from county :'( Hmm my thoughts exactly Mouse! I gave into twos because it made my village setting more viable - though now I realise the baggage they come with makes it bloomin hardwork and not-so-cost-effective!! I think Area Sencos are always looking for 'a way forward'. My AS is lovely, supportive and encouraging - however I dont think she always sees the 'bigger picture'......Sen children + twos is a juggling act worthy of the New Year Honours!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Appalled that your area Senco thought she had a right to do this ! Your setting not hers and she has completely over stepped the mark professionally , complain and stick to your guns . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 My thinking is that if you accept one two year old you have to accept them all. Making an exception for this child would just open the floodgates for everyone. Don't do it zigzag..........massively 'out of order' of your area Senco........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks for all your thoughts and comments, glad its not just me. You have made me determined to stick to my guns. Interestingly I had a nosey on the senco's nursery website and guess what? they have a separate room for the two year olds!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowlow Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Hi zigzag I wont do it for the same reason, our setting is just not right. Massively out of order!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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