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Re: Private school officials called Labour’s Bridget Phillipson ‘chippy’ as it steps up campaign against VAT on schools

There is debate about how many children would leave the independent sector as a result of the imposition of the tax. Those in favour say the impact would not be significant (as fees have been rising for years with little impact on enrolment). Those against say it would be significant and burden the ...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 7
Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:04 am

Re: Contacts at local PTA's?

Thank you all I'll follow up soon! 

Autumndreamer - any school with a busy/engaged PTA!
Replies: 6
Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:07 pm

Contacts at local PTA's?

Hello
I'm trying to get in contact with PTA's at some local schools, eg. Eaton House, Holy Ghost, Newton Prep, Finton House, White House - if you are a member of this community or even better, part of the PTA there, could you DM me and I can elaborate!
Many thanks
 
Replies: 6
Thu Nov 10, 2022 5:06 pm

Re: Split of responsibilities with your partner

I think that is the deal, explicit or implicit, in a lot of households - whoever earns more keeps going to earn more, and the other one becomes the primary carer, with all the career impact that involves. Men tend to be a little older and tend to choose higher-paying jobs so there's a definite vicio...
Replies: 20
Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:02 pm

Re: Honeywell Junior School New Ofstead

Further to a previous reply, there are new policies in place at Ofsted that mean more frequent inspections (previously Outstanding schools didn’t need to get re inspected regularly) and something like a forced curve that fewer schools will be rated Outstanding. The vast majority of primary schools t...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 18
Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:35 am

Re: Botox questions and recommendations

It will definitely work, no question. I had it done recently, at Therapie near Clapham Junction, on the recommendation of a friend who'd had it done at Therapie in Marylebone. I wasn't very scared about it (know plenty of people who have done it) but it was my first. Also the furrows between the eye...
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 13
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:27 am

Re: Cleaner

Hi, our cleaner started with us in June. She came with strong recommendations from a family she'd been with for 25 years (!) and she is with us every afternoon. She is available mornings if you'd be interested. DM me and I can give you her number. Thanks
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Cleaner
Replies: 3
Mon Sep 12, 2022 5:36 pm

Re: Economics tutorial needed

I’m not an economist but am interested in the topic, layperson style. So am intrigued by your post. Can you say what exactly is confusing you? Feel free to DM me. I just found a detailed breakdown of the UK current account on the ONS/GOV website which might be useful. Re tutors, there are lots of on...
Replies: 1
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:33 am

Recommended housekeeper-nanny

Hello We've recently hired someone to help with childcare and housekeeping in the afternoons. She is looking for more hours in the morning/early PM so I am trying to help her find more work in the area.  I can recommend her as reliable, efficient, trustworthy, safe with the kids (ours are 9-11, but ...
Replies: 0
Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:28 am

Re: recommendations for Dr Practice

I've also been really disappointed by Thurleigh lately. I was looking to move to one with is as digitally enabled as possible and am in the process of switching to Begg Practice on St John's Road, which appears to fit this description and be highly rated. 
Replies: 4
Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:04 am

Re: hair dresser for very curly hair

Tyler at Charlotte Cave in Balham
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 6
Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:19 pm

Re: How much does private healthcare cost and is it worth it?

We were with Aviva for quite a few years (until I left full-time work through which I'd been getting private insurance). Found it to be pretty good both in terms of coverage and also dealing with claims etc, but the premium kept getting hiked signficantly each year. Started at £200ish/month and kept...
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 8
Tue May 04, 2021 10:26 am

Re: Child psychologist

Hi, I know you're probably looking for personal recommendations - and you're welcome to DM me for that - but just to say that BACP has a directory where you can look for local practitioners. I'd also say that you should consider speaking to his teacher/school, if you feel comfortable doing that. The...
Replies: 8
Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:25 am

Looking for someone to hand out leaflets locally (between the commons) - THIS AFTERNOON and beyond

Hello, I am looking for someone local who can hand out leaflets at a few locations locally for 1-2 hours at a time occasionally. Ideally you'll have had experience doing this before or just be an outgoing/not shy person, and also be friendly and put-together.  £20 for 1 hour, £15/hour for anything m...
Replies: 2
Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:12 am

Looking for a cleaner/housekeeper for at least 3 days/week, 15 hours

Our beloved cleaner of 12 years is sadly leaving the country so we need to find a replacement. We need someone who can keep our house clean, organised and running smoothly (specifically, laundry!). We would be looking for at least 3 days/15 hours or so a week, it's a typical Victorian house with 5BR...
Replies: 1
Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:32 am