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accysimon · 20-01-2011, 20:02

I recently made a complaint to Cumbria Social Services and the NSPCC as my ex-partner was leaving my 6 yr old son in the care of his 14 yr old sister for 6 hours on the Saturday's he didn't come and stay with me. I said this was not acceptable and was his sister old enough and responsible enough to handle such a job.....I was told that yes, 14 yr olds can be deemed old enough.

How and why, then, can childcare be claimed for a 17 yr old, and how many 17 yr olds would admit to be cared for by someone else?

Finally, how many Hyndburn Councillors have young children under 18? I know Peter Britcliffe and Claire Pritchard do. Any more?

20-01-2011, 20:02	#27
accysimon Full Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Peel Park Posts: 198 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 46	Re: Councillors expenses I recently made a complaint to Cumbria Social Services and the NSPCC as my ex-partner was leaving my 6 yr old son in the care of his 14 yr old sister for 6 hours on the Saturday's he didn't come and stay with me. I said this was not acceptable and was his sister old enough and responsible enough to handle such a job.....I was told that yes, 14 yr olds can be deemed old enough. How and why, then, can childcare be claimed for a 17 yr old, and how many 17 yr olds would admit to be cared for by someone else? Finally, how many Hyndburn Councillors have young children under 18? I know Peter Britcliffe and Claire Pritchard do. Any more? __________________ A Claret, and proud of it.