Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

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 husband just shipped off for army training and it’s 8 weeks until we reunite with him! My kids godmother gave the suggestion of doing new crafts each week and making a book for him to see what they did! Love the idea but looking for inspo as to what the kids can do/make each week ☺️

I work from home full time, and the past 4 days our day care has cancelled on us due to not having power. They aren’t expecting to get power back until Thursday night and I am struggling so bad… I’m falling behind at work and I’m nervous my boss is going to start noticing 🥲 Please send help

Has anyone had problems with UC paying back the 85% childcare hours? I’ve been back and forth with them and they’ve said it’ll go in on the 1st and it hasn’t gone in? HELP

Does anyone have their children in the Trinity school,Barnes farm or Tyrrels primary school? Can I have your opinions, please?

What kind of questions would you recommend asking on school open days when deciding which one to send your child to?

Can anyone recommend any primary schools and nursery’s. I’m in DY2 Thanks in advance x

What's the process of applying to schools for our June 22 babies? Do we receive some sort of communication to start the process? When do we start going to school open days and actually applying etc? FTM and got no idea how it all works!

I want to go uni in September but I can not find any childcare can anyone help please. I am in the uk 🇬🇧

Hello can anyone recommend any Saturday childminders in Luton. I have looked online but most don't seem to operate on a weekend🥹 Thanks in advance xx

Hello! I’m hoping someone might be able to help. We’re new to Colchester and I’m a first time Mummy to our little one (2yrs 5months). Regarding nurseries and the funded hours, I’m getting very confused 😩 I’d like her to start when she’s 3, but will I still get the funded hours even though it’s only my husband that…

Hi I broke up with my husband a year ago and I’m getting universal credit in addition to my earnings from working part time. Now my ex partner lost his job and won’t be able to pay any child maintenance anymore 😳😳 how does that work? Will they increase my universal credit payment ?? I’m really worried cause we…

I’m finding looking into childcare a bit confusing; can someone help, please? My baby was born in the middle of January, and I’m going back to work when they are 9 months old, which will be in October. When do I need to apply for their childcare? Also, I’m going back to work for three days a week, and a family membe...

Any mums here home schooling your kids🧒🏽 👋🏿

Can somebody simply explain the funding situation to me for Scotland? I see lots online about free childcare hours but I think it’s for elsewhere. We have a household salary of ~ £105k with highest earner ~ £65k I know this also means we get reduced / pay back child benefit? I feel bad / conflicted as we have ...

Hi! Has anyone had experience sending their child to Everbrook? Also I’m from England where the child to carer ratio is 3:1.. but here it’s 6:1! Is this normal for all day cares in NC? Doesn’t seem like that’s enough adults to me..

If your kid goes to daycare how much do you pay per month?

Does anyone know how much ACS childcare voucher covers for a nanny? I’m having a terrible time finding a daycare center that would accept the voucher and I think I’m going to have to find a nanny instead. But I’m worried it’s not going to pay them much. Any advice is appreciated.