We have (almost) always had good luck with LikeMinders, which we used quite intensively years ago, and only once recently. The "almost" refers to a couple of occasions in the past where the nanny didn't seem particularly engaged with the children, but I had no concerns for their safety, so as it was...
The ethos and educational expectation of the pupils progress and learning is similar to a private school. I find this comment quite frankly offensive; our local area is full of amazing maintained schools where pupils' progress and learning attitude are excellent, expectations are high and staff ar...
Hi, If she got pregnant after she started employment with your daughter she is indeed entitled to maternity pay, although not at the rate you mention. This article is pretty comprehensive: https://www.payefornannies.co.uk/statutory-maternity-pay-nannies/ The key thing is that your daughter will be a...
Alderbrook is a great school. There is a nice community feel, it is small enough for all teachers to know all children (not only those they teach!), and children are always challenged but without pressure or stress. Children are taught in small groups. To be honest, I cannot think what else I would ...
Never tried having a scooter around the airport, but we used (and are still using) the Trunki cases. Children can drive themselves around, or you can pull them, and it's their hand luggage to put their own stuff into, which they love. Might that be an option?
If you are a Lambeth resident (or go to school there) there are free courses for all levels offered by Cycle Confident: https://www.cycleconfident.com/sponsors/lambeth/ Wandsworth also has a similar scheme: http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/351/cycle_training_and_skills (don't be misl...
If I decided to treat myself to a £5 chocolate bar I would definitely consider it! However, for a peckish after dinner I am more than happy with a good Green & Black, its range of flavour and its prices ;) However, check out the Ritter Sport range: certainly not the same quality, but for about 1 qui...
Alderbrook parent here! I cannot fault the school, to be honest. So far we have been really impressed with the teachers; they give the children very solid foundations, and friends who moved out of the area and had to move their children from Alderbrook to other schools invariably said that they were...
If you/your children want some music (but I know it can backfire spectacularly!) I recommend "Jemma's Journey and Abi's Adventure" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jemmas-Journey ... B002FLHN1Q
If you read the review on Amazon it sums it up much better than I could!
Hello, Not the sexiest of topics I know - I have been experiencing foot arch pain, I guess as a consequence of running, for about a month and a half, and have come to the conclusion that it won't go away if I pretend it isn't there :lol:. Can anyone recommend a local foot clinic for this type of pro...
One of the best things my children found in a party bag was a small bag of cookie dough and a cookie cutter. Books are great (we both put them and received them in party bags): you can find very good deals (as in a collection of 10 for £ 10 or thereabouts) on The Book People. For that age you could ...
