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HI all - I wanted to share a recommendation for my childminder, Angela Banton. We have had Angela as our childminder since 2016 and have found her to be brilliant. We are sadly leaving her care after almost 7 years as our eldest (who she's had since age 5) is going to Secondary school and our youngest (who has had Angela since 10 months of age) is going to the same school. Angela has provided full time care for my son and pre and after school care for my daughter. Angela is kind, flexible, caring and always very helpful. She is based on Lordship lane and her number is 07963 604847 I just wanted to share as I know how difficult it can be to get the right childminder :)

Hi all i've been told by a school that you are not allowed to do online learning (ie giving lessons online) in primary schools for safeguarding reasons. I appreciate it may be down to budget as I've heard of multiple private schools that did this during lockdown but wondered if anyone knew of any state schools that had done/are doing it? I have gone on the govt website and couldnt find anything saying it was not allowed. Thanks so much

Brilliant thank you both xx

Hi everyone I am having a party for my son in a few weeks who will be 2. Most of the children coming to his party will actually be between 4 and 6 so I am struggling to instantly identify an entertainer who would be perfect. Ideally looking for 30 -45 mins combination of magic/balloons etc to keep everyone entertained. massive thanks in advance xx

Hi all - does anyone have a clue where I could get a private hearing test for my 5 year old? The Dr said it would take ages to get referred and Google is proving a bit fruitless currently! Huge thanks in advance x

I've used sitters for years - they are great. The only issue can be it can be hard to get the same person over and over but everyone we've ever had has been great.

Hi All I am looking for a KS1 tutor for my child who is almost 6. I want to get her some extra support on an evening once at week at home. I've seen there is Dulwich tutors but I wondered if anyone had anyone else they would recommend? Huge thanks in advance x

Hello all I am thinking about signing up my daughter with Explore Learning in either sydenham or brixton on the recommendation of a friend (who sends their also 5 year old to one in Surrey). Obviously Kumon would be better in terms of location so I just wondered if anyone had experience of either or both and could give me a steer on whether they would recommend Explore learning? massive thanks in advance

Hi All Does anyone know of any issues living near an electricity sub station? I have googled and found some info but would be really interested any view from this group. Huge thanks in advance.

Great thanks so much for all of your input everyone, really helpful.

Thanks so much all. I've moved to Surrey but going to move back to East Dulwich (don't know exactly where) so travel to the old school wont really be possible as it would be an hour long drive. They wouldn't just leave a child without a school place at all would they?

Nanny Penny and Toyan are great.

Anyone? Starting to have a mini nervous breakdown that it's not possible! x

Hello -does anyone have any experience of getting children into infant/primary school in Southwark mid year? My daughter will be in school from next September and then we will be looking to move areas (back to East Dulwich) probably mid the year after. A lot of the talk is about the horror and pain of getting into the school intially. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge of getting into school mid year? Huge thanks in advance X

Best Chinese in ED (sorry I would say amazing too!) any visitors we've had who have had their food have always requested another visit when they come back. The deliver so you should be able to get in CP.