I didn't mean to offend any childcare workers (however when I wrote that I knew someone would complain!). Childcare workers have an important job to do and I know they can have a very strong connection with families and should definetly be in family meetings if required as they often know that child best. I certainly don't feel put out by a childcare worker saying they are a teacher, and I realise the children don't give a hoot for the positions people are in, they just want someone who cares for them.
A trained worker whether teacher trained or childcare worker should have know that is an inappropriate comment to make.