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Are school nurses like real nurses? Nursing school and all? I’ve always worried that

Hi guys, I have been a nurse for many years and I do love it but have been thinking about a change of career. I would love to do childminding, I love working with children and would also love to help working parents as I know how tough it can be trying to find good quality childcare. Currently as an NHS nurse on ban...

Vs like cutsey candy striperesque ruffly skirt and metallic and bows Like… nurses don’t look like that and it feels modeled after adult sexy nurse costumes (I’ll add pics in comments)

So my son is only 4 and states prep school. His dad is constantly going on about football and how that’s the only thing he should focus on. Now I don’t mind him wanting to do football, I just don’t want him to turn into a zombie or one of those where nothing matters just football. Now with him only starting prep, h...

Can someone please help me my little boy is now 3 I pay for him to do two days at nursery I keep seeing free 15-30 hours for 3-4 year olds I don’t work but my partner does will my little boy still get the funding if so how do I apply I’m so confused

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice from fellow mums who may have been in a similar situation. I work full time, my mum usually looks after my 14-month-old on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, while my mother-in-law watches him on Wednesdays. However, my mum will be traveling for a month, and I’d pref...

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How do we find trustworthy baby sitters that are on call?

How many days a week do your LO's go to nursery?

Hey, has anyone put their little one through nursery at the age of 2 while on UC. I’m looking to get my little one to nursery once she’s 2 but not sure if I would qualify for the free 15 hours if I’m not working. I’m claiming jobseekers at the moment. Can anyone let me know if they’ve had any success in my position?...

LO has just started nursery and we have a home visit booked for next week. Does anyone know what happens on the home visit?

Does anyone have any recommendations for helpful Baby Led Weening books?

Hi, wondering what kids learn in kindergarten? I am thinking of skipping it. Has anyone here kept their kids out of school until grade 1?

Does anyone else have a November baby and have issues getting them into school

Can anyone recommend any child minders based in Kettering Thank you

Is anyone else thinking of not putting their little ones in nursery until they start school? X

My boys will be 2 in June so I want to put them in nursery in September and I’ve been looking round at some. I visited a nursery today and I’ll only be applying for 15 free hours (as realistically I’m not working yet and can’t work until I can figure out their days and hours) but the nursery said it’s non negotiable...

My baby seems to have the longest feet😂

Never been so confused in my life 🤣 My baby girl turns 2 at the end of March and has just been accepted for her 15hrs of funding. Am I able to use purely just this with no extra or little costs? Just because I’m on very little money and due to have my second baby at the start of march so will be at home quite some…

My husbands salary will take him slightly over due to bonuses which is a one off but don’t want to lose funding over it. I heard you can put into your pension instead to keep salary lower. Has anyone done this or have any advice please?