When school gets out for the summer, kids are ready for a break. One of the most anticipated times of the year; the summer holidays can be a cause of anxiety for some parents who don’t have the whole time off work. It can mean leaving them with a relative…

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Did you know that the average weekly childcare cost during holiday periods is a staggering £109.23? It’s a huge sum of money, especially during a period when many parents are already working fewer hours in order to spend some time with their children.  I know just what a headache summer holiday childcare can be…

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Now here’s the thing. In the past, we have been able to put in requests for term-time holidays – and ours have always been approved. I think this is down to a combination of factors – my children have perfect attendance records, they have been progressing well at school, and…

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