Childcare & Education

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Free child care

Mama’s when does the 30 hours free child care come into play in the UK? I feel like all the info online is confusing. What age is it applicable for? How do you apply for it?

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15 free hours childcare

Anyone else applied for the 15 hours of free childcare? I did mine today online, but not received a code yet, how long does it take to receive one? X

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Nursery

How did you know when it was time to send your little one to nursery? What were the signs? What age?

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Tax free childcare

My husband applied for tax free childcare last week (he’s eligible, I’m not) and didn’t receive instant approval. From your experience, how long can this take to be approved? Our first nursery payment is due at the start of November. Can we claim money back from our first payment if it’s not approved in time?

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Nursery

Hi would I still need to give 4 weeks notice if still in the settling phase? Anyone had this and your child didn’t settle and want to move nursery?

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Why do people say “whenever” in place of “when” ???

For example, they’ll say “whenever my friends and I were in high school..”

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childcare on UC

online it says you just have to be in paid work and doesn’t matter how many hours you’re working to be eligible for 85% childcare costs back if on UC BUT is there a minimum amount of earnings to be eligible?

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I'm 40 years old and expecting my first baby. I was wondering what types of support or benefits are available from the government?

I was wondering what assistance or support might be available from the government.

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How much do yall get for child support?

I have a 4 year old and I currently get $900 a month in support, and I’m requesting more due to childcare. Just curious how much yall get for support

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Public vs private school

My little one is going to go to Kindergarten next year. I don't know much about the public school system. Private schools near me are a bit pricey. But would it be a better outcome? My son is a bit speech delayed but catching up and is not behind his peers in other things. Will he be forced to get an iep? We are...

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kindergarten

Has anyone ever pulled there kids out of kindergarten and waited till the next year to try school again?

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Nursery cost

How much do you pay for nursery and how many hours/days? My daughter isn’t allowed to start flying start in January due to living in an upper class area & because she’s got no development issues, so I’m thinking about sending her to private nursery 1 day a-week maybe 2 for the socialisation with children her age b...

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Child minders

Does anyone know any childminders around allesley that come to your house?

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Switch schools

Would you switch your kids school if the kids from last year keep bullying your kid and nothing is changing? My son’s self esteem has been at his lowest I’ve ever seen and I feel if I don’t switch him he’ll start getting depressed. He keeps asking for a new school. He’s in kindergarten. I know the new school isn’t a...

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Government funding for childcare

Has anyone managed to access their code for this? Or know when it’s best to apply for it? I’m due to go back to work in January so little one will be in nursery from then and will be 10 months. Thanks 🙏🏼

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Homeschool Toddler

Hi ladies! Anyone homeschool their 2 year old? I'm stressed about searching for a great daycare, I trust. And if you do, did you find a way to get paid for it? Thank you

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