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Re: Pre school fees Started by trayjp at 31-10-2005 4:39 PM. Topic has 2 replies. Single Mum Surv... » Single Mum Surv... » Career & Childc... » Re: Pre school fees

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31-10-2005, 4:39 PM trayjp Joined on 31-10-2005 Posts 3 Pre school fees My little girl is due to go to Pre school in the beginning of Jan 2006. I'm worried that I can't afford to send her, she will only be going 2 days a week to start off with. And the only times the Pre school do is 9.30am till 12pm.  There is no way of me getting a job in that short space of time.I'm on benefits like most of us, find paying the bills a struggle, let alone finding an extra £50 a month to send her to school. Any one in the same boat or any advice given on this matter.   Many thanks    Report

07-11-2005, 11:26 AM Jay Joined on 20-09-2005 Posts 107 Re: Pre school fees I don't know the details but I understand that the goverment does some free spaces for 3 and 4 years olds. I know the nusury near me does    Report

08-11-2005, 12:52 PM Supermum Joined on 22-05-2005 Posts 6 Re: Pre school fees You don't say exactly how old your little girl is but she should definitely get a free place for at least 2.5 hours per day for 5 sessions per week in the term after she turns 3.  Why not give the pre-school a call and ask for advice - don't be intimidated, all us first time mums need to know how the system works.  As far as working is concerned, you'd be amazed how many part-time jobs there are that might fit around your daughter.  If you got a job with longer hours and could claim working tax credits I think you would get a lot of help with childcare costs - try the Citizens Advice Bureau or Childcare Link (the links are on the Professional Help page of this site I think) for advice on benefits.  I know it seems like you are trapped but there is help out there if you know how to find it. Good luck!    Report

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