We have had a male applicant for a position we recently advertised, which is great, but are just concerned about parents reactions. Has anybody any experience with this. I just want to think of all potential issues that may need to be addressed before we go ahead?
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We need more men in childcare, I am a childminder and know of only 2 male childminders within my area and they both do a fantastic job, with ‘good’ grades from ofsted, there is a ‘stigma’ for want of a better word, but lets break it, until we do then it will never change
I used to work with a male nursery nurse, all I can say is the children loved him as did the parents – especially the dads! The stigma that comes with being a male nursery nurse is unfair.
There is a 19 year old male in the nursery my daughter attends and he is loved by all the children and i feel they prefer him to the females in the nursery, there are not enough males in early years so I think you should give him a chance
I am a registered childminder who works together with my husband who is also a registered childminder. We have been working together for over 12 years and have four children of our own. I feel very strongly about the ‘stigma’ of male childcare workers, this can only be caused by adults. Children just see an adult who loves them, plays with them and cares for them regardless of whether they are male or female. Male carers should be given equal respect in caring for children whether they are fathers, childminders, nursery workers, teachers etc. Parents who come to our setting are happy for the children to be cared for by both of us, especially those with no male role model in their family. Its about time female workers and parents gave men the credit they deserve in their ability to look after children. Why should this man not be given a chance at your nursery setting, it is extremely difficult to train for a job that you must know you will come up against some resistance. Put yourself in his shoes and imagine how it would feel not even to be given a chance. As for the parents who dont like it, I would ask them to explain how they feel this could have a negative impact on their child’s care. We would not be allowed to discriminate against someone because of their colour, race or age so why should be against someone simply because of their gender. Here’s hoping you give him a chance and he proves to be an asset to you.
We had a male nursery teacher in our school nursery, just before Christmas. He was a big hit with everyone, the children adored him. We were all really sad that he couldn’t have stayed any longer than he did. Everyone missed him that much that when they got a new goldfish they named it after him
My brother also trained as nanny, but despite glowing reports from his tutors and from his placements, he has never had a job as a nanny, due to the simply fact that he is a male. Which is a huge shame as he is absolutely brilliant with children.
LADIES JOINED THE ARMY AND POLICE FORCE, WHY NOT MEN BECOME CHILDCARERS. LET THEM TRY THIS JOB IN ORDER TO APPRETIATE THE SIGNIFCANT ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY.
I think it is a great idea to employ men in the nursery environment, what a great role model for the children in the setting.
I AM A CHILDMINDER AND MY HUSBAND IS TO, WHAT I FOUND IS HALF OF MY PARENTS ARE SINGLE SO MY HUSBAND PLAYS A GREAT ROLL IN THIER LIVES AS THEY DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER MALE IN THEIR LIVES AND YOUR RIGHT THEY LOVE HIM LOADS
I am a childminder who works with assistants.(Now registered as childcare on domestic premises) One of my assistants is male and has worked for me for six and a half years. The children adore him especially the under two’s. In all the years we have worked together we have only had two mothers who have shown any negativity to a male assistant but everyone else has been more than happy to have a male look after their children. He provides a great balance in an all female staff and is a great role model to the single parent family
nQ7ixq Walking in the presence of giants here. Cool thinking all around!