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Alice in answer to your question, which I inadvertently missed out of my response, Yes I once was a nanny, locally in fact, but I am now a mother and no longer working... But I have a high respect for nannies/child minders for what they do.

Alice I'm not agitated at all about the difference between a Nanny and a childminder. Both provide child care for a child. What I didn't like was how the childminder slated Nannies in general (just because of one persons post which may or may not be exaggerated) and said how it was easier than working at sainsburys and no training. I know alot of nannies (and child mindera) and all have had proper training, checks etc and undergone Ofsted. Of course there are nannies who have not, but then if a parent takes them on knowing that they have had no training, that is their choice:-)

Obviously abuse comes in different ways of course it does, but a child screaming on time out doesn't doesn't generally count. I've seen countless kids with parents, grandparents, nannies etc screaming for prolonged periods of time. Some kids scream for no reason. Like I said we don't know what the situation is and neither did the OP. There are obvious situations where someone should get involved, but I don't feel this is one of them. As for the OP saying that someone agreed with her there in the park, that's only her words. There are always two sides to a story. Just because it has been written about in detail, it doesn't mean it's true or right and everyone is just jumping on the band wagon and agreeing. Yes I would hate to think of someone taking photos of my child and possibly sharing them with 'concerned' parents who have nothing to do with my child. I just think think it's too much, particularly about the children who were not involved. If this is about the child's protection, then that should include descriptions of them on social media and the promise of a photo to be sent to 'genuine' parents. Anyone could say that they think it's their child just to view the photo.

And I have once rescued a 13-15mth old child wandering on her own, again this was in Peckham Rye, and when I eventually found the childminders she was with 100m away from where I found her, they didn't even know she was missing... But I've never felt the need to get on the forum and slate child minders are most are fabulous. I'm not commenting on what happened in the park, as I wasn't there, but I am saying there are lots of things in the OPs post that should not have been posted. Your post just attempts slate nannies because of this post yet there is no evidence that who is who they were, except one lady who only said they were. If you do have lots of good nanny friends like you say, they will be offended about what you wrote. I won't continue to argue with you about it, as that is pointless, but I stand by the fact that the original poster should not have posted some of the stuff she did, especially with no knowledge of the child, family or child carer. I could agree if the child was abused, but by the sounds of it, she wasn't hurt.

Wow, I don't even know where to start with this thread. Firstly, the OP, I can see where you are coming from with your concerns, however you were not there when the situation started, you don't know the child's personality, you don't know how the parents have asked for their child to be disciplined and you have literally seen a 30 minute snap shot into what is usually a 50hr or more week for most nannies. You have gone into too much detail about the children, including the children who were not involved. You have given a description that fits quite a few nannies in Dulwich and who could be accused of being one of these nannies just by their looks. You have named a child, which you should never do, but you are not even sure that that was the child's name (so again possibly implicating a person who wasn't there) and most importantly, you have taken photos of people and other peoples children without any permission and you think that this is acceptable while willing to give them to any 'concerned' parent who emails you (who probably will just be a nosey mum wanting to see who these 'terrible' nannies are so that they can give them a mouthful in the street) . It is never acceptable to photograph other people's children,especially as there was no child in danger by the sounds of this post. It may not have been your style of discipline, but it doesn't mean it was wrong (as you don't know how the nanny/childminder etc has been told to deal with the child's behaviour and if it a common behaviour of the child) and the fact you are estimating the amount of time the child was crying, could very well mean it wasn't that long at all!! As for the last poster, Cheyenne, what a disgustingly uninformed argument you have posted! Most nannies ARE OFSTED registered these days as most employers want to claim childcare vouchers. Most nannies have undergone certified training and attend various courses regularly. How do you actually know that these ladies were not childminders. They could be childminders, nannies, au pairs (just because some woman in the park said that they were nannies, it doesn't mean it was right!) what a disgusting attempt to try and big yourself up!!!

Hi, I was just wondering if there are any families out there, who have a spare room and who would be interested in having a lodger for a few months. I am a qualified Nanny and I have done live in and live out work. I would be looking for a room for approximately 4-5 months and I can offer some weekday evening babysitting and some cheap rent. Please send me a PM if you would like to chat some more about it.

Cycle monkey.... It IS a private party.. In flats... On a roof terrace and they do hire a DJ or they are a DJ. Oh and it was for a bday this week as told to us by the bday boy.

I know the address but I won't post it on the forum. The noise team were told but I'll pass it on again. Nothing to do with franks dmw23. Private house party further up the lane

Lol!! Oimissus that is very true!!!

It seems that there were two parties last night Kinsale rd estate and rye lane. The one on rye lane is up the top near the library end is NOT a bar or club, it is a flat with a terrace (which faces out towards the Aldi and that big open space, hence the noise carrying)out the back, they get a dj in and its been on every sunday for the past month. Last nights music seemed louder than the previous weeks. So it seems depending where you live to which one you were effected by. Both had noise complaints made about them. The one on rye lane do turn the music off by 12 but every Sunday is a pain for those of us who work Monday mornings and want to sleep...especially in this weather when need the windows open too.

I walked past the kindle road one today too...that was very loud but im not sure if it happens every Sunday or not. the rye lane one definitely does. Horrid.

Has a DJ and flashing lights to go with it. we have been out until 8pm, so i don't know what time it started. the music has just quietened a notch...will see how long it lasts. It's just disrespectful. One or two Sundays, fine... But every week is not.

0207 525 5777 is the complaints line. They should come out and see what is happening

0207 525 5777 is the line to call and complain.

I think you are referring to the one on rye lane.... It is a house party on a roof terrace. Council noise complaints have been phoned and are meant to be appearing within the hour....will see!

I'd love to come to the next one:-)

Hi, thanks very much and I didn't mean to single out the singles as i have nothing against been friends with couples, I just assumed they would have other things to do I guess!! I will have a look for this other thread. Thanks LondonMix:-)

Hey there, I am just wondering if there are many other single 20s/30s/40s something people, male and female, who would be interested in meeting up for pub drinks, park walks, group exercise, cinema..etc!? I am a single 30s something and although I have many friends, I dont have many in this area, and would love to meet others in the same boat, who would like a bit more of a local social life!? Hopefully chat soon!