[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by lancsdave

Of course there isn't a one solution fits all but the childcare facilites for school age children are still appalling despite the MP's claims. I think it's a case of I'm alright Jack with them because they can afford to pay top whack and of course there is no shortage of childminders who will do the job for that amount of money.

The really well-to-do of course have au pairs and live-in nannies - maybe they should pay single parents enough to cover the costs of a nanny. That would make them sit up and think.