Orange Tree Toys are a family owned and run business, founded in the UK by sisters, Anuja Wilson and Lamani Simons. Both are passionate about recreating the traditional type of toys that they remember from their own childhood. Over the past 20 years the company has grown steadily and now has an esta...
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Orchard Toys started out around a kitchen table making blocks and stencils for a local nursery school. Now, over 50 years later, we ship to over 50 different countries around the world and are recognised as a leading manufacturer of educational games and puzzles both in the UK and globally.We are pr...
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We were launched with a clear mission to create tasty and nutritious children’s food using the best organic ingredients.Since then we have led the way in delicious organic foods that little ones love and parents can rely on. We understand that food needs to be simple, tasty, fun an...
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We are here to empower parents with the right information at the right time, and help every parent find more joy and calm throughout the parenting journey.1000s of parents have shared how the sock changed their life4.24 trillion heartbeats monitored to dateOwlet Smart Baby Monitors provide parents w...
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I make comfy and practical baby and children's clothes and accessories in fun, often unisex fabrics.There are also options for matchy matchy mamas and papas! ...
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Based in Hampshire, our brilliant team of paper and cardboard engineers work with a diverse range of clients to create truly unique, sustainable product solutions.Planet-friendly products with the wow factorFrom toys, gifts, pop-up books, marketing and packaging, to paper engineering for film and an...
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Pat Avenue design, manufacture and distribute children’s toys.We are a global business with offices in the UK, Madrid, Miami and Hong Kong, and have a strong business model in Latin America, supporting licenses such as Hasbro, Mattel and Disney, with additional business in Spain an...
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Pearson Webb Consulting work with some of the country’s leading educators and charities, providing Health & Safety and Fire Safety support, to ensure legal compliance and promote a cycle of continuous improvement – protecting your people, your pockets, and you...
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A leading specialist watch, clock, jewellery and gift group, Peers Hardy is a major supplier of own label watches to many top High Street fashion chains and also boasts an enviable portfolio of brands catering for a wide audience. Leading brands include Harry Lime, Reflex Active, Henry London, Radle...
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For the last 25 years, Pentagon Play have been designing, crafting, and installing outstanding playground facilities across the UK. These playground spaces are created to support learning through play, in line with the Primary School Curriculum, in schools and nurseries throughout the nation.Whateve...
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Founded in 1970, we are the UK operation of Pentel co. Ltd., a privately owned, Japanese company, which has been producing some of the world’s favourite writing instruments for over half a century. We’re proud that Pentel has been responsible for the developm...
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Founded in 2017 by aeronautical engineer, Ryan Mario Yasin, Petit Pli invents and applies groundbreaking material technologies that solve problems for individuals, businesses and the planet across the textiles value chain.Outer SpaceWe’ve been inspired by space since the beginning,...
Read more about PETIT PLIA nanny is an experienced professional who provides continuous childcare, while a babysitter usually provides short-term or casual care for children.While both supervise and care for children when parents are away, a nanny is a regular and daily job. Nannies often take on household tasks and are involved in the children's lives. On the other hand, babysitters are temporary caregivers who are typically hired to watch the children for a set period.
Typically, full time nannies work 10-12 hour days, Mon-Fri. Most roles are between 8am and 7pm but some can go beyond these times. It used to be common for nannies to work 60+ hours per week, but this trend is declining.Live-in nannies generally work between 10 and 12 hours per day, five days a week. Most families will also expect two nights babysitting as part of the package. A live-in nanny may work a 24-hour shift or five-six day shifts for a higher salary.
Part- time nannies offer a flexible option to local childminders. While a childminder looks after children at their own residence – nannies work in your home. A nanny only looks after your kids — so they can follow your family's schedule and provide much more flexibility compared to childminders.Nannies typically have an employment arrangement with the parents entitling them to benefits such as annual holiday, maternity leave, and all other employment benefits. A childminder looks after children in their own setting and are compensated for caring for multiple children simultaneously.
A childminder offers childcare services to children in their own home for more than two hours each day. In England, childminders are required to be registered with Ofsted. Operating as independent entrepreneurs, childminders manage a small business from their home, caring for children from multiple families. To become registered with Ofsted, childminders must be at least 18 years old and provide childcare in their own residence for more than two hours daily, in exchange for payment.There are certain exceptions when Ofsted registration is not required, which are set out in this factsheet from Ofsted.
A childminder is permitted to care for a maximum of six children under the age of 8 at any given time. Of these six children, a maximum of three may be young children and only one child can be under the age of one. (A child is considered a young child until September 1st following their 5th birthday). Additionally, this maximum count includes the childminder's own children if they are under the age of eight.
As childminders do not have the same overhead costs as day nurseries, they often offer more affordable childcare options. Additionally, parents can benefit from tax-free childcare vouchers and Universal Credit, along with funded hours for early years children, to help reduce their childcare expenses.
You can find local nannies and childminders on listing directories such as nurseriesandschools where you can find local babysitters, nannies and childminders. Search trusted childcare by name and location.
