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Help! - American vs English schooling for ages 3-7years

We're moving to New York for 3 years (I know, a dream posting!) and have 2 sons aged 3.5yrs and 9months. I'm trying to work out the differences between the US and UK systems - from what I see, most 'pre-schools' in America go from 2yrs to 5yrs and 'school' actually starts later at 6yrs. There's also...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 7
Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:22 am

Re: 2 Dulwich Boys lending a hand

Harry and Chris did a fantastic job of taking down an old shed and clearing my garden today. They took 2 loads to the tip as well. (An obvious weekend job which my husband and I never managed to get to.) They have a 'can-do' attitude, enthusiasm and energy. It was done with thought, care and questio...
Replies: 20
Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:13 pm

Re: Experience of renting your house?

Thanks for your responses. Helpful to hear of other people's experience.
Replies: 5
Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:48 am

Experience of renting your house?

Hi - we're being posted abroad for 3 years. Do you have experience of renting your house with either Douglas & Gordon, or Hamptons? What was it like?!
Replies: 5
Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:01 pm

Re: Tailor

Hi - pls ignore post re Hanish since he purely does suits.
Topic: Tailor
Replies: 4
Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:30 pm

Re: Tailor

Couldn't recommend Hanish more highly - I've only had experience of him with suits and shirts but wouldn't hesitate to call him about any alteration. He comes to your house (making childcare easier!)

Hanish Patel
Mobile: +447590675244
www.bespokeattire.com
Topic: Tailor
Replies: 4
Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:57 pm

Re: Can someone recommend a good physio local to clapham com

hi - I would thoroughly recommend Balance Physio by Clapham North. Both my husband and I have been and think they're excellent. They're also open early and late which helps when you've got kids!
Replies: 5
Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:24 pm

Re: Fantastic cleaner required - recommendations welcome

Hi, are you still looking for someone? My cleaner has some spare hours as a family she worked for moved out of london. I would thoroughly recommend her - she's been with us for over 6 years.

Emily
Replies: 2
Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:20 pm

Re: Fill in Cleaner required.

hi - are you still looking for someone? my lovely cleaner has some hours spare. i'd happily act as a reference.
Replies: 5
Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:15 pm

Wanted: ideas for warm November holiday with 2.5yr & 4month

Hello! We'd like to go away somewhere for a warm holiday (not necessarily hot) in the first week of November. Any ideas for country, as well as specific baby friendly places (self catering and/or hotels) gratefully received ... We'll have a 4 month old baby and a 2.5yr old. We initially thought of t...
Forum: Travel
Replies: 3
Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:23 pm

Re: Lovely au pair looking for a family from mid May

Thanks for your interest - she has now found another family :)
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 3
Fri May 30, 2014 10:44 am

Re: Nurseries in Clapham Old Town

Not in the Old Town but nearby, I'd recommend Anglo-Spanish Nursery. Very caring, happy environment. It's on Clapham Manor St
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 8
Sun May 04, 2014 8:52 am

Lovely au pair looking for a family from mid May

Are you looking for an au pair? We've been lucky to have a lovely au pair working with us for the last 6 months and she's due to finish with us in May. As I'm going on Mat leave and have already made arrangements we won't need her and she's keen to stay in the Clapham/Wandsworth area for the summer ...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 3
Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:54 pm