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September 17, 2020 Peter Matthews 1 Comment starting nursery

Be Prepared!

Nursery is a crucial part of your child’s development. It will help with their self-confidence and their social skills, while you get some of your precious time back. However, starting a nursery takes some preparation.

July 9, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments break for carers, SEN

Have a Break!

Short Breaks at Derwen College offers young adults with special educational needs and disabilities a holiday experience away from home, where they can enjoy time with other like-minded young people. It offers guests a change from their daily routine and gives parents and carers a break from the demands of their role.

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August 3, 2018 Mums&Dads 0 Comments discounts and offers, Montessori, nursery

Learn to be Unique

Nina’s Nurseries are having their Special Offer for M&D readers extended until the end of the school holidays! Get 50% off your first month’s fee if you sign before the school starts.

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February 17, 2018 Mums&Dads 0 Comments

Kids Collective is the Finalist of National Award

Kids Collective the out-of-school group from Cheshire make it through to the finals in the ‘Best supporting service to flexible working’ category of the National ‘Mumandworking awards 2018’ hosted by NatWest!

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January 8, 2018 Stacey Turner 4 Comments separation anxiety in children, starting nursery

The Challenges Parents Face when their Child Starts Nursery

Is your child starting nursery or pre-school in 2018? Are you nervous about them starting nursery? Is your child anxious about the change ahead or struggling to settle in to nursery after starting in September? Top tips for parents from the author of ‘I’m Going To Nursery’

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September 1, 2017 Melanie Hallam 8 Comments

30 Hours Free Childcare | A Parent’s guide to the new government scheme

Currently, all 3 & 4 year olds in England are entitled to receive 570 hours of free early years education each year – this is known as the 15 hour, 38 week “universal” offer. The entitlement usually kicks in at the beginning of the school term after a child reaches their third birthday. From September 2017, this entitlement is doubled to 1,140 free hours annually for some working families. This new offer is known as the 30 hours free childcare scheme.

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August 12, 2016 Naomi Webb 0 Comments

Annual Cost of Raising a Child

Many parents understand that raising a child is a costly endeavour. But, how does much each one amount to on average, on a yearly basis? That is what the clever people at PayPlan have done with their interactive Maintenance Matters guide.

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January 18, 2016 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Montessori, nursery, Stockport

Nina’s New Nursery

Nina Stones, local businesswoman and mother of two, answers M&D questions about her new project – opening her fourth nursery, located in Cale Green, Stockport.

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June 17, 2015 Mums&Dads 2 Comments holiday clubs and camps, Manchester, sport, Stockport

Win Free Childcare for The Summer Holidays!

Organising childcare during the long Summer Holidays is a stressful business… Junior Sport Stars is one of the companies in South Manchester that provides holiday camps in Stockport and Manchester every school holiday and have a range of courses available… M&D readers a chance to win five weeks

Kids Stage | Kids Country Open Day Nursery

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June 16, 2015 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Knutsford, nursery, Over Peover

Kids’ Country Day Nursery Open Day For All

Kids’ Country Day Nursery invites parents to attend the forthcoming open day on Saturday 27th June 2015, 11am to 3pm. Parents will be given the chance to explore the unique nursery in its beautiful rural setting and talk to the staff about day to day life at the nursery.

Outdoor activities at Elmscot Day Nursery in Altrincham

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May 15, 2015 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Altrincham, Elmscot Ltd

Elmscot Day Nursery Runner Up for NDNA Nursery of the Year 2015 Award

A new certificate was especially created by the NDNA in order to recognise the hard work and quality of Elmscot Day Nursery, after paying them a surprise visit. This tops off a year of being finalists and winners in various local and national awards for the nursery.