After months of warm weather, sunshine and playing in the garden, it can be hard to find things to do in Winter for kids in the UK. Colder, wetter weather and darker evenings often results in kids spending all their free time playing computer games or watching TV. But just because Winter o...
Read more about The Joke ClubAre you looking for a fun and engaging family day out? You won't find a more perfect venue than The Light Cinema in Banbury! Nestled in the heart of this charming town, The Light Banbury offers an unparalleled cinematic experience and venue for kids that caters to the entertainment needs of the whol...
Read more about The Light BanburyThe Musical MuseumA Brief HistoryThe Musical Museum was founded 60 years ago by the late Frank Holland. He started with his own private collection of some half-dozen reproducing pianos, and in 1963 he was given use of the former St George’s Church, Brentford to get the collection under one roof. H...
Read more about The Musical MuseumThis brand-new experience will take you on an exciting adventure into Paddington’s world! Help Paddington and the Brown Family prepare for a VERY special occasion; the Marmalade Day Festival.Just like Paddington, you’ll begin your adventure in the hustle and bustle of Paddington Station whe...
Read more about The Paddington Bear ExperienceWe're all really passionate about educational travel - there's no substitute for taking some of the learning outside the classroom, and we are here to help you inspire and educate your students with memorable (and sometimes magical!) experiences.One of our most important jobs is to make your role as...
Read more about THE SCHOOL TRAVEL COMPANY BirminghamWe help schools, colleges, and youth groups with their educational and residential trips to destinations throughout the UK, Europe, India, and North America, and we’re ready and waiting to work with you once again.We have a wide range of ready-made itineraries that ensure you benefit from our expe...
Read more about The School Travel Company LtdAre you ready for the Tornado Tantrum? Ride the 10m high Storm Chasers, Thunder and Lightning, with their amazing twisting twin flumes then test your strength and endurance in the Tsunami wave pool. Get drenched under the huge tipping bucket (currently closed) on Splashdown Island or float down Ript...
Read more about THE TIME CAPSULE WATERPARKLondon's highest and arguably best view is on offer right at the top of The Shard. At nearly twice the height of any other viewing platform in the capital, The Shard offers you and yours unparalleled 360 degree panoramic views for up to a whopping 40 miles.Take a guided tour where you’ll learn abo...
Read more about The View from The ShardOpened in 2019 and located in Coventry city centre, The Wave is one of the UK’s largest and newest indoor waterparks.You’ll find six epic slides that are precision-engineered to fill the thrill seekers with excitement, boasting everything from the disappearing floor of The Torrent, plunging in t...
Read more about The WaveTold by an Idiot explores the human condition through theatre that is ambitious but never pretentious, experimental but always accessible and we avoid boredom at all costs. We are fascinated by the space between laughter and pain, and we consistently experiment with what theatre can be and who gets ...
Read more about told by an Idiot TheatreTopsy Turvy World was founded in 2004 by Dulcie Rowe with the objective of providing a better quality of party and play facilities for the under 12s. A new 12,000 sq ft purpose built stand-alone unit was constructed at Brent Cross Shopping Centre to house a large play structure with a café/restaura...
Read more about Topsy Turvy WorldTropiquaria is in a unique setting on the edges of Exmoor and the Quantocks, close by the sea. We are small zoo based in and around an old "Art Deco" BBC Radio Transmitter station. This Grade II Listed building houses our Reptile Hall, Nocturnal House and Aquarium. The grounds house our outdoor...
Read more about TropiquariaThe museum is made up of a series of interconnected zones devoted to the contemplation of how we see things. Through a combination of science and art, the museum hopes to bring people together, challenging them and encouraging them to discuss and reflect on the ways in which we all perceive the worl...
Read more about TWIST Museumpresenting new shows alongside adaptations of classic texts. We are the largest children’s theatre in the UK, welcoming 65,000 families and schools to our venue every year, and thousands more through our new Unicorn Online programme of free digital theatre experiences.We offer subsidy to groups to...
Read more about Unicorn TheatreCome and spark your creativity at Young V&A – the museum where children, young people and families can imagine, play and design. Be inspired by spaces, explore our collection and get creative....
Read more about V& A Museum of ChildhoodThe V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Our mission is to champion design and creativity in all its forms, advance cultural knowledge, and inspire makers, creators and innovators everywhere. We share a 5,000 year old story of creativity through exhibitions, events, e...
Read more about V&A trail: Explore as a familyVertical Skills is an established Activity Centre in Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales, but we also provide Adventure Activties in the Lake District National Park. Ben Bryant is a highly qualified instructor who has worked in the industry for 13 years. Ben is supported by a small team of hand picked h...
Read more about Vertical SkillsOur natural world is in crisis. But at WWT, we know there’s a solution. You’ll find it wherever water meets land.From deadly heatwaves and devastating floods, to sewage-filled rivers and dramatic nature loss, we’re already witnessing the destruction a changing climate and unsustainable develop...
Read more about Washington Wetland CentreThe UK’s No.1 tropical indoor aqua park is located at the Waterworld Leisure Resort, in the heart of the Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent! Open all year round, Waterworld Aqua Park is an epic adventure for the whole family to enjoy, with over 30 different rides and attractions including Thunderbolt, the U...
Read more about Water WorldWe’re an award-winning destination for a family day out or overnight stay in the country. Beautifully rural yet easily accessible. Each season brings a different experience where your children’s imagination can run free. Perfect for children up to 8 years old, spend family time together and make...
Read more about Wellington Country 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.