*** Daily chat 7th April

immoral_angeluk

pepe2008 wrote: »

I know that I'm ancient and my brats are now 18 and 22, but wasn't there a promise from the Government ( which ever bunch of wazzocks were in at the time) that GUARANTEED childcare so that parents, particularly single-parents were able to go to work?

Or was that another Government BS Promise?

Hello all btw:D

the only thing there is is that working tax credit pay up to 80% of childcare fees.

immoral_angeluk

lennymfo wrote: »

Right

Jet - Hope the boobies are ok. Was it an enlargement or reduction if you dont mind me askin?

BR - Good luck with the interview today

I-A - I hope the childcare doesnt prove to be a stumbling block. There has to be a way surely. Do CAB do the old Childcare Voucher Scheme too?

Not sure but it wouldn't be financially viable anyway as I wouldn't be earning enough and would end up losing out as wouldn't be able to claim working tax credit

whatatwit

Pepe, the childcare thing was probably based upon paying an unfeasibly low rate

Bookie...oh the joys of insurance.

bookseller1980

pepe2008 wrote: »

Sounds about right Bookie, Coventry BSoc ( who used to be by far the cheapest for me ) wanted £527 to renew:eek:( £4000 claim in last 18 months ) confused came up with similar cover for £180. happy days, no loyalty where Insurance is concerned.

Unrelated to this Bookie, have you checked out www.bdl.org.uk yet?

No.
Bookie runs and hides under a rock away from all this sorting.

pepe2008

immoral_angeluk wrote: »

the only thing there is is that working tax credit pay up to 80% of childcare fees.

Which isn't a lot of good when you need the other 20% is it!?

One day we will have these Schemes ( and all Social Work related to Kids ) formulated and managed by PARENTS!

Wouldn't it make sense to have a Scheme that payed 100% for the first 2 months which would enable back-to-workers to get their money sorted out? Or would that just be common sense?

pepe2008

whatatwit wrote: »

Pepe, the childcare thing was probably based upon paying an unfeasibly low rate

Bookie...oh the joys of insurance.

Mrs P was a Childminder when the Scheme started.....suddenly loads more Childminders/Nurseries and higher rates.....wonder why that was?:p

redsquirrel80

Afternoon.. :hello:

whatatwit

I suppose the child care issue is similar to the 'free nursery place' for all children......yes, but between the hours of 10 and 12....not much use to a working mum :rolleyes:

bookseller1980

redsquirrel80 wrote: »

Afternoon.. :hello:

Hi.
Work any better this afternoon?

pepe2008

redsquirrel80 wrote: »

Afternoon.. :hello:

Hi Squiz, is that you on the new Pizza Hut ad? I'd like to think it is..