For working mothers in the UK, the secret to managing the demands of both a career and family often lies in the strength of their support system. As the African proverb goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.”…
Tag: childcare
Are you looking for childcare for your child during the school summer holidays? Perhaps you’re starting a new job and your child starts school in September. Whatever the reason for needing childcare, you’ll want to find the best you can…
Choosing suitable childcare is the one of the biggest steps every working mum makes towards returning to work. Most mums are racked with guilt, worry and a bit of anxiety (sometimes at the same time!) at the thought if leaving…
The government has announced plans to allow nurseries and childminders in the UK to look after more children. Presently, the child to adult ratio is 1:3 But the new ratio of one adult to four children.
Since the Coalition government came into power, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they had no compassion or understanding of the financial struggles many UK working parents face.
According to a new report by Family Investments it takes working mums four months to break even from the cost if childcare. It’s quite a humbling thought, really, because every month or week most if us just see the direct…