Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Hey mums! Ever since I had my second child (2 under 2) I’ve found that I’m loosing track of time and constantly forgetting things. Does anyone use a planner as a mum and does it actually work? If so, how do you find the time to fill it in? Any recommendations of good ones would be welcomed :)

Is nursing school worth it or should I find another healthcare program?

Anyone going back to school now with a newborn? Is it possible? Or should I wait ? I know it is tough! I am already so busy!

What jobs does everyone do that's only 2-3 days per week and works with childcare ? (Other than care- that's the industry I'm in at the moment)

Just wondering if there’s anything free or cheap to do with a new born? She’ll be 4 weeks old when dad is back at work. So wondering how we can keep busy after that 🥰

I need to finalise nursery hours for my little boy. I’m returning to work full time and have two options: 1 - term time only, pay 50% during the holiday to keep his place 2 - full time hours He is doing three days a week and he is with family for the other two days. I’m feeling guilty for wanting to have him in n...

When/did everyone start getting things ready and set up.. putting the next to me up, car seat in the car, bouncers, swings etc..?

Has there ever been a case where a baby never settles in nursery? Just getting worried now 😥🙈

I just wondered if people are planing on giving anything to the teachers at Christmas? I know maybe not everyone can afford this and that’s okay. My little one will probably do some arts and crafts to gift too! I was thinking of maybe doing a little hamper for all the teachers to share? I’m thinking that will be che...

Hi, am I correct in thinking that if my little boy doesn’t turn 9 months til may that we aren’t eligible for any free child care until the September? People keep telling me we are eligible for the 15 as soon as he turns 9 months in may and we get the 30 hours in September but I don’t think that is right?

Anyone else's nursery say they can't go in the day after they have been given calpol for a temperature? I swear working mums are doomed to fail. It's all so unfair and difficult.

Hi I’m wondering if there is funding in place I can apply for, I’m really stuck with childcare and it would massively help if I could get my lo into nursery for a few hours I’m also really really needing to get back to work as we are struggling badly with money Also how do you go about getting your child into nurse...

my daughter turns 3 end of January. will she be eligible for funding for 15 hours or 30 hours per week if i’m not working nor on Universal credit. also when would they take her? the following term or as soon as she turns 3?

I have an 11 month old and she’s staying with her grandparents for a few hours Friday night from 6 till 10. Idk what to do. Most of my friends are working / don’t have the funds to go out. So dunno what to do with myself in that time slot lol any ideas? I’m 22 single mum.

Hey girls, My bank requires me to put a name or business name when transferring money. My government child care account has an account number, sort code and reference number but no name. I've tried my child's name but the bank says it 'doesn't match'. Have any of you had success with this? Thank you!

So my 1st choice school is the furthest away in my area, there's 2 others which tbh are both good so I wouldn't really mind wher she went. But I have my heart set on the 1st choice and would be gutted if she didn't get in!! As it's the furthest, does anyone know if there's actually any chance of getting in?! Just ...

Hello mama’s, My LO is starting daycare next month (She will be 18 mo old and in toddler program) and I have to give her a sleeping bag or nap mat blanket. Can you recommend what is working best for your LO at the daycare? The daycare told me to buy from Amazon and when I googled “blankets for toddler daycare cot”…...

I’m looking at being unemployed at the end of this year and wondering what, if any, help me and my partner would be entitled to with childcare. Our LO is in nursery 3 days a week from Jan and we’d budgeted with the 15hrs & tax free in mind but now with me being out of work then we lose this and it’ll double our nu...

I’m looking to hire a nanny for 2 days a week. Had anyone else made their own contract? She has sent me a sample contract which states 5.6 weeks holiday. I’m wondering if I can work on a self employed contract where I don’t pay holiday or sick days. I’m not sure the name of contract but wondered if anyone else h...

Does anyone know if they are bringing in 30 free childcare for 9 months old or is it staying at 15 hours? I can't seem to find an up to date article or anything on the Gov website.