Childcare

Articles about childcare options for working parents. We cover nurseries, nannies, childminders, emergency arrangements, and managing care during holidays or illness.

Coping When Your Child Is Ill

Working parents often have to juggle sick kids and work commitments, here's how to handle it without falling apart.

Coping with School Holidays When You Work

Working parents can juggle school holidays by using affordable childcare options like holiday play schemes, shared nannies and registered childminders.

Employing a Nanny

A nanny can offer flexibility and personalised childcare for busy working families, but it's important to understand what the role involves before hiring.

Employing an Au Pair

An au pair could be a more affordable childcare option than a nanny, offering part-time help with school runs and household tasks.

Finding a Suitable Babysitter

How to find a babysitter you can trust with safety checks, reliability and the right personality for your family.

Finding a Suitable Childminder

A childminder offers flexible, personal care in a home setting, making it a practical middle ground between nurseries and one-to-one nannies.

Finding Childcare When You're Working Away

How to arrange childcare when work takes you away from home unexpectedly or for planned trips.

Having Emergency Childcare Plans

Working parents can reduce childcare emergencies by setting up backup plans with neighbours, other parents, and relatives before crisis strikes.

Home Alone: Leaving Children on Their Own

There's no legal age limit for leaving kids alone at home, but the law says you can't put them at risk, here's what you need to know.

How to Find a Suitable Nursery

A practical guide to choosing the right nursery for your child, covering what to look for and where to search.

Starting a Baby Sitting Circle with Friends

How mums and dads save money by swapping babysitting duties with trusted friends instead of paying expensive childcare rates.

Why a Nanny Share Might Work for You

A nanny share lets two families split the cost of one nanny, giving you personalised childcare without the full price tag.