Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

When did you start shopping? Or when do you feel is the best time to start shopping?

Any good charter school recommendations in the area? And what are the requirements to enroll?

Are our children starting school this year or next year? Sorry I’m confused

We never did a nursery/baby bedroom up before our little girl got her. We're going to do it this summer for her to move into before she's 1. We don't have a big budget to spend. I'd love to see some photos of what people did mainly decoration for ideas.

Hey, I know this is ages away for our little ones but I’m starting to look into funded hours and local nurseries. Just wondering how many days you will plan to put your little ones in nursery? Is 3 days too little or enough?

Hi, we are looking at buying a house in Anerley, but have no idea what the primary schools are like. Does anyone know what James Dixon is like? It's more Anerley than Penge but I'm not sure if there is a separate group for Anerley. Any advice/info will be much appreciated!! Thanks in advance

Have people heard about pre school places this morning? Email said it would be next week.

Today my daughter is going to the beach with nursery to do some litter picking. I think it's brilliant! Curious how others feel about it?

I’m in a position now where I will have to look for work. I would like to keep my baby near, and she is also still breastfed, hardly weaning. I’ve heard of people doing this and I’m considering it. whether working at a daycare, or nannying for a family while bringing her along. has anyone ever done this? how did it ...

Hiya so this is my first child and he’s in nursery. He’s currently 2 he’s 3 in June. I’m unsure when I should start looking for primary schools and when to apply? Can anyone in the UK help me out. Thank you! X

If I pay £660 a month in childcare fees to a nursery. How much will I get back from Universal Credit if they pay up to 85% of it?

Not children related at all, but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of jobs that would be suitable for when my little one starts nursery. It would have to be school hours, with school holidays off as we have no family support around us. I’ve only ever worked in the NHS which I don’t want to return to as it does...

This is our 6th transfer (5th resulted in our daughter 18m ago) and I forgot how bloody hard the 2WW is! I know all the stuff that I would tell people - distractions, walks, all the usual stuff. But argh, it’s hell!

Any one else emotional about their littles ones starting school nursery? He’s not 3 until 16th April but they brought him in early, he started on Monday and I was a mess 😂

My little girl is starting nursery 1 September. She will be 13 months old. When do I apply for the 15/30 hours code? I’m British but hubby is here on spousal visa (South African). Would she be entitled to the 30 hours? My husband and I are both working. Anyone in the know please please comment. It’s all so con...

Has anyone used a SNS? If so any recommendations/tips?

Hi! I want to apply for the 15hr free childcare on the GOV website but I cannot seem to confirm my identity. I am from EU with a permanent settlement status, but I do not have UK passport. The other option is credit reference questions but I neither of these apply so I cannot use the services. Can I get my partner t...

I’m looking for ways to keep my 9mo entertained whilst I’m working. I’ll be going back to work part time in a couple of weeks and I work from home. I am not technically meant to have my baby during work hours but I have had a bit of a hard time finding a childminder. My SIL will have him for the first couple of week...

Recommendations for a baby changing pad in the nursery please. The basket ones look like they’ll be a bit inconvenient with changing? I could be wrong! What does everyone suggest?

My children both go to a daycare facility & even with state assistance to lessen the monthly fees it’s hard for me to afford it. I don’t have any friends or family who can help me either. What has everyone else done to afford childcare in order to work full time? -One stressed mama