Working parents in UK

[hsmp07]

Hello, I must say that these boards are extremely helpful, I have been able to get my HSMP approval by the valuable suggestions received on this board.

I am planning to apply for EC next month, after that hopefully I am planning to go to UK in August. I am an IT professional, my spouse is also an IT professional, and I have a child who is 3 years old. My spouse also would like to work in the UK, but we both understand that with a child to look after, it is not going to be easy. I wanted to know what are the options for working parents with children in UK. I know my child will be starting school there, but I still do not know what will be the timings. I know there is going to be a lot research when we reach there, and we will have to work around the way that best suit us, but of course our child comes first.

I would like to call upon all the people who are residing in UK, and are in similar situation, how are they managing? Your valuable suggestions are most welcome.

[herts]

hi der,
why dont you come alone first year, get a job, get settled here and then call your family to join you. Coz it may take some time to get a job or can get early as well, depends upon you mate, if you need any advise let me know.

[avjones]

There are essentially 3 types of childcare, other than relatives. Nannies (come to your house, or live-in, great but very expensive, figure on £25,000 post-tax income), childminders (in the minder's house, several children, often £3-4 an hour) or nurseries, professional establishments.

[makon]

You can find out about professional child minders via:

http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk

I recently used one.