Help Please

[KatyP]

I have just had my application withdrawn for a childcare practitioner with the local Government and basically my enhanced CRB came back absolutely fine. My previous references were employment references and the manager was requesting more "in depth" references I gave her a personal reference which she said was absolutely fine and she even spoke to her to verify who this referee was. I informed her I could give another two employment references and she was not interested.
She said OFSTED would not accept just basic employment references. IN which I was happy to give her another two. I have never been disciplined for gross misconduct or misconduct. I just wondered if I can find out what the problem is with the reference from the local government. Take the matter further if need be. Does anyone know what my rights are? I have asked in writing the reasons why she has withdrawn the application. Im just waiting now to hear from them.

[boxtops]

I believe you can ask for a copy of the reference from the organisation which provided it to you, but I'd like someone else to confirm this.

[KatyP]

Thank you boxtops for your help Im so upset about it never had an application turned down before

[tigwig]

This sounds very odd. Before becoming a childminder I've had various jobs in childcare and the only possible thing I can think of apart from you having any kind of conviction is whether anyone living with you has any kind of criminal past? Is it just Ofsted that have a problem? You could ring them for advice?