SLIDES, OBSTACLE COURSE, NINJA RUN WALL, CLIMBING WALL AND TRAMPOLINES. WE DARE YOU NOT TO SMILE. NOT ONLY IS IT BRILLIANT FUN, IT’S REALLY GOOD FOR YOU. TRAMPOLINING IS A LOW IMPACT EXERCISE, PLACING LESS STRAIN ON YOUR HEART AND JOINTS AND BURNS UP TO 1000 CALORIES AN HOUR. IT STRENGTHENS BONES,...
Read more about AirVaultWe work on the basis that no one-size-fits-all-needs. Instead, we offer a wide range of activities and formats each adapted to suit the largest range of needs that preserve the authentic adventure.For example one of our sailing options (solo canoe sailing) is loved by our clients living with a mobil...
Read more about Anyone CanThe Artful Parent is full of tips on getting children started in art and helping your family live more creatively. The Artful Year follows the four seasons with 175+ activities for seasonal and holiday arts and crafts...
Read more about Artful ParentGrew up loving Winnie the Pooh? Take the kids on a whimsical journey and trace the steps of Pooh in the beautiful Ashdown Forest. Step into your favourite book - walk up to Pooh Bridge and reenact the iconic game of Poohsticks with you little ones.As you explore the beautiful woodlands of Ashdown Fo...
Read more about Ashdown ForestAT THE LONDON MARRIOTT HOTEL MARBLE ARCH WE DON'T JUST HOST EVENTS, WE MAKE MEMORIES.At your gateway to the heart of London, the London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch combines style and elegance in culturally rich Marylebone. Within walking distance of many of Central London's most captivating landmarks...
Read more about AT THE LONDON MARRIOTT HOTEL/ MARBLE ARCHSet in the ancient woodlands in North Essex, near Saffron Walden, Audley End Miniature Railway offers a magical day out for families. Visitors can enjoy a full calendar of activities includes Woodland Adventure Days, Train & Play days as well as our ever-popular Special Events.Created by Lord Br...
Read more about Audley End Miniature Railway A Barracudas multi-activity camp is the UK's number one childrens holiday club. Our holiday camps for kids meet parents' needs to occupy their children whilst they're working or just keeping them stimulated and active during their extended bre...
Read more about BarracudasNestled on the scenic south bank of London, Battersea Park Children's Zoo is the perfect place for little explorers.Perfect for budding adventurers and curious minds, our family zoo provides a thrilling and immersive experience that promises to captivate, inspire and provide a memorable day out in L...
Read more about Battersea Park with Children ZooBeamish is a world famous open air museum which brings the history of North East England to life at its 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain’s Field Farm exhibit areas. Visitors to the museum meet costumed folk and discover fascinating stories...
Read more about Beamish MuseumBAC is a leading, independent Charity registered in Northern Ireland with extensive experience designing and delivering high quality outdoor adventure and active learning opportunities to support Changing Lives and Building Futures.Since 1989, BAC has continued to inspire, challenge, and innovate, e...
Read more about belfast activity centreBethlem Museum of the Mind records the lives and experience and celebrates the achievements of people with mental health problems.Our aim is to make our collections more accessible, and to provide accurate information to help in their interpretation....
Read more about Bethlem Museum of the MindBibliothèque Quentin Blake is a dedicated space for children’s collection catered to kids up to 12 years old.Picture books, nursery rhymes and traditional tales for the very youngComic books, stories for early readers and novelsBoard gamesPart of a worldwide network, the Institut français du Roy...
Read more about Bibliotheque Quentin BlakeWe believe incredible adventure activities in Wales shouldn’t break the bank. That’s why with Blue Ocean Activities, you’ll find the most thrilling experiences at unbeatable prices. Our commitment to value, along with our highly-rated team, means you can focus on the adventure, not the cost.&n...
Read more about Blue Ocean ActivitiesPottery painting sessions are available to book Wednesdays - Saturdays 10am- 4pm.Please book a table and then order your pottery online before your session so it's ready on your table when you arrive. There's no fee to book a daytime painting session, you just pay the price of your chosen pottery it...
Read more about Blue Owl Pottery Painting StudioNewquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium provides an amazing undersea adventure through the world’s seas and oceans. Marvel at over 40 naturally-themed displays and be transported from the rocky Cornish shores to the exotic coral reefs!At the aquarium’s heart is a giant ocean tank with an underwater walkt...
Read more about Blue Reef Aquarium NewquayAn indoor climbing facility serving the North Wales area opened in February 2019, we offer a welcoming space for both the local community and visiting holidaymakers.We, Andy and Emma-Jane, are a family run business whose community inspired ethos is to appeal to all ages and abilities.Andy has spent ...
Read more about BOATHOUSE CLIMBINGBocketts Farm Park is a working family farm run by the Gowing family who opened it in 1992. Jane and James are first generation farmers who grew up in London and Kent. After picking brussel sprouts on the windswept Isle of Thanet for 6 weeks and spending a year on a farm in the northern Orkney Isles...
Read more about Bocketts Farm ParkA 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.