My son is 2 years away from secondary school yet, but I have been thinking ahead. I am a little worried at what seems like the lack of childcare available for before/after school.
I will need childcare for the occasional evening (once/twice a week) til 6-6.30pm. Its too long to expect an 11 year old to be at home alone. I don't have any concerns about my son being alone, just the fact that I remember doing the same thing, and its not nice. Plus I guess these days its very frowned upon! I've also read reports of people losing their jobs in my line of work, because they were prosecuted for leaving their older children home for any period of time.
So, basically, what is there out there? The childcarelink website has been taken down (thanks Tories.... :|) so my first port of call has gone!
I need advice!