Make a beeline for Edinburgh Zoo. Come and visit the 1000+ rare animals and watch the UK’s only giant pandas nibbling on bamboo! With so many fascinating hands-on animal encounters, educational events, and a fantastic gift shop too, it's the perfect family day trip.From koala enclosures to giraffe...
Read more about Edinburgh ZooA DECEMBER TO REMEMBER! Our Winter half term holiday clubs provide a fun, engaging programme during the break and in the build up to Christmas! Our clubs will feature a range of festive themed activities for all ages. ...
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Adorable animals and raucous play - what more could you ask for? Fishers Farm Park is an award-winning hub for all of the above with a few special surprises.Dr Doolittle himself would be delighted by a trip to the farm. Amongst alpacas, cockatoos and more, some of the residents have been rescued whi...
Read more about Fishers Farm ParkThe final home of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, and his daughter Anna Freud, a pioneering child psychoanalyst.The Freud Museum is now open!If you’ve been to Sigmund and Anna Freud’s home before, you will see that we have made a few changes designed for your safety, and the safety...
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Gambado is an indoor adventure for all the family. We are the fastest growing children’s play company in the UK. All our staff are fully trained and police checked to the highest standards. We’ve taken time over the detail so you can take time out with your kids.Imagine a site the size of a supe...
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Take the kids to GLOBALLS and enjoy wild, themed, glow-in-the-dark mini-golf at the heart of Brighton Marina! There are three mixed-ability 12-hole mini-golf courses, Aquatica, Jurassic and Zootopia and since they’re entirely indoor, you can play no matter the weather. What makes crazy golf s...
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Gooderstone Water Gardens & Nature Trails will blow the kids away with its beautiful and imaginative design. There are many interesting paths and trails to explore, with bridges over the streams.The gardens have four ponds, numerous waterways and a natural trout stream. There is a bird hide to h...
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Golf doesn’t have to be dad’s boring hobby any more! Take the whole family for a round of crazy golf at Gravitee Golf - Oxford’s biggest (and wackiest!) indoor golf course.Feel like you are exploring the cosmos, as you make your way through two space-themed 18-hole courses. Take a tour of an a...
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Greenacres now can offer a choice of either:1) A walk around the park to see all the animals on display and why not enjoy a picnic or a cuppa overlooking the large carp pond and wildlife areas? Not forgetting our Keeper talks throughout your visit. (Seasonal)2) An all ...
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A fantastic family outdoor adventure awaits at GreenWood Family Park, voted the best family attraction in North Wales! This eco-adventure park is packed full of quirky thrill rides, plenty of activities, playground areas and much more - your little adventurers won’t leave disappointed!Theme Park r...
Read more about GreenWood Family ParkGreat winter activities for kids to do inside and out. Winter themed activities, such as snow, the holidays, and more. But also great indoor activities to do when its too cold to go out. And ways to get outside and have fun in the snow too!...
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High Force Waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England, suddenly and spectacularly drops 21 metres into the plunge pool below!The pretty woodland walk to the falls is approximately 1/3 of a mile, with several resting points along the way. It is a gently sloping gravel path. As you b...
Read more about High Force WaterfallA 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.
