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Re: School direct route to teaching

Thanks nfrost for sharing your experience.. so glad to hear! I was told first two terms are intense.. what were the hours like? I have a 1 year old who will be going to nursery so just want to be prepared..
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: School direct route to teaching
Replies: 4
by rrscorpion
Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:15 pm

School direct route to teaching

Hi all I am looking to switch careers from finance to teaching, especially primary school.. the appeal of predictable hours, having the same holidays as my daughter (she is 1 but thinking ahead :) ).. I have been exploring the school direct route and working on my application.. I spoke to one of the...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: School direct route to teaching
Replies: 4
by rrscorpion
Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:39 pm

Re: Living on battersea bridge road

Hi Mel

Thanks for your note- it was very helpful! We decided to put an offer and move to Battersea Bridge road :)

We will be moving by 15 June- but more than happy to meet before that- sending you a PM!

Rohini
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Living on battersea bridge road
Replies: 4
by rrscorpion
Mon May 15, 2017 3:06 pm

Moving to Battersea Bridge Road.. nursery recommendations?

We are moving to Battersea Bridge road in June and we have a 10 month old.. I will be going back to work in August so wanted to get some recommendations for nurseries...

Also any advice on state versus private nurseries?

Thanks :)
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Moving to Battersea Bridge Road.. nursery recommendations?
Replies: 0
by rrscorpion
Thu May 11, 2017 9:05 pm

Re: Living on battersea bridge road

this_is_cat wrote:Are you looking to rent or buy?
I know the places in the Whistler Avenue estate have astronomical service charges...

Otherwise, it's a great area. Battersea Park and Battersea Square on your doorstep, and a short walk to Chelsea
We are looking to rent...thanks for replying!
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Living on battersea bridge road
Replies: 4
by rrscorpion
Tue May 09, 2017 12:43 pm

Re: Husband has no friends - help

My husband sounds a lot like yours, but was chatting with him after I saw your post and he mentioned he is quiet happy to not have friends- he has work colleagues to have beer with, finds people to play tennis, and has the occasional phone calls with his university buddies... Both of us have moved a...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Husband has no friends - help
Replies: 24
by rrscorpion
Mon May 08, 2017 10:29 pm

Living on battersea bridge road

Hi We moved to London last year from the US and have been living off St John's Hill.. we love our current neighborhood, family friendly, safe, with lots of restaurants and stores nearby... we have a 9 month old and need more space so we are looking for a bigger place.. we found a cute house on whist...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Living on battersea bridge road
Replies: 4
by rrscorpion
Mon May 08, 2017 8:26 pm

Re: Any early learning teachers?

Thanks tj74, just PMed you :)
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Any early learning teachers?
Replies: 2
by rrscorpion
Thu May 04, 2017 3:08 pm

Any early learning teachers?

Hi all I have worked in finance for 7 years. I had a baby last year and it's made me re-evaluate what I want to do. I have an interest in teaching, especially early learning. I wanted to see if there is anyone on nappyvalley that I could speak to about the job, what it is like, etc. Let me know by r...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Any early learning teachers?
Replies: 2
by rrscorpion
Thu May 04, 2017 1:36 pm

Re: Getting to C&W when I go into labour

Thanks everyone- just downloaded Hailo...
Glad to know a few others used cab, i am not the only one :)
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: Getting to C&W when I go into labour
Replies: 13
by rrscorpion
Fri May 20, 2016 4:37 pm

Getting to C&W when I go into labour

Hi everyone I am nearly 30 weeks pregnant and I am trying to plan for when I go into labour... We don't have a car (we stay at just St. John Hill Road 5 minutes from Clapham Junction)... the midwife advised us not to hire a car because parking is a nightmare... I read some cab companies would refuse...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: Getting to C&W when I go into labour
Replies: 13
by rrscorpion
Thu May 19, 2016 3:08 pm

Re: First time pregnant..... NHS v/s private anxiety

Thanks Goldhawk! My insurance doesn't seem to cover- which is a bit bizarre to me. It depends if you have expat insurance that covers maternity/birth The Portland list their prices http://www.theportlandhospital.com/maternity/prices/ It used to be around £8K for a natural birth w midwife and around ...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: First time pregnant..... NHS v/s private anxiety
Replies: 23
by rrscorpion
Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:35 pm

Re: First time pregnant..... NHS v/s private anxiety

Thanks mumplusone I had a few questions on the NHS route. - How many ultrasounds and check-up appointments are done typically? Can you request for more if you wanted? - Can you request a private room? I am a bit scared of being in a labor ward with other strangers around. - Do you get to meet your o...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: First time pregnant..... NHS v/s private anxiety
Replies: 23
by rrscorpion
Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:34 pm

Re: First time pregnant..... NHS v/s private anxiety

Thanks LP73- does it get expensive if there is a complication or frequent tests?
I was looking at Kensington Wing website, and they had everything itemized.
Is there like a package that includes the scans to delivery?

I would love to have a chat to get a better idea...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: First time pregnant..... NHS v/s private anxiety
Replies: 23
by rrscorpion
Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:29 pm

First time pregnant..... NHS v/s private anxiety

Hi all I am 5 weeks pregnant, and my GP recommended I choose a hospital... I have recently moved from the US so I was a bit lost... I did some research but an emergency cramping and bleeding session over the weekend meant I spent a night in Chelsea Westminster Hospital.. I liked the hospital but I a...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: First time pregnant..... NHS v/s private anxiety
Replies: 23
by rrscorpion
Mon Nov 30, 2015 5:48 pm