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I've had so many fines now in Dulwich (I no longer live in ED), I've decided to not go there any more for certain shops/cafes - it's too much of a risk. I'm often looking out for people crossing the road, or other perils in the road and therefore haven't noticed the new signs. Where on Southwark website can I find a map of the restrictions?

Thank you that's a route I had not yet tried! I'll leave a bit earlier for the Lordship lane traffic.

Hello Please could someone help me - I?m on my 3rd fine from Southwark, keep trying different routes but always seem to end up going on a bus only road or bus gate. My sons do karate at charter school red post hill and I?m driving from Sydenham at 4pmish so can?t use townley (got a fine for that) If I was alone I?d take public transport, however Ive got my 5 and 7 yr old with me and we are not allowed to sit inside the school to wait any longer due to COVID restrictions (they both have a 50 minute wait for the other?s lesson, so we use the car to sit in) I?d love a route suggestion my satnav and Waze have taken me down bus only roads! Many thanks

Hi Firstly sorry to hear about your daughter. I wish you and her all the very best. I?m a childminder so I?m often giving out contracts. The point of a deposit is that it?s meant to cover the early years setting should a parent take their child out early before notice is served. I?m not sure why you are being asked for extra snd if there is no information in the contract stating that, then you are not legally required to pay. The setting should have explained what happens with the deposit once they receive it. Eg. Is it held in an interest free account? Or does it go towards final month?s fees etc? Due to the circumstances I?d personally waive part of deposit if I was able to fill the space quickly and therefore not experience loss of earnings. If it?s not in the contract, don?t pay it.

My 6 yr old son did the zoom lessons over lockdown and loved them. I would send him to the real life ones if I could fit my life around the times. But I?m a bit all over the place now!

In my opinion as long as the changing rooms are operated in a way which allows distancing, I don?t see a difference between going to school/nursery and a swimming lesson. At least in a pool you are surrounded by chlorine.

Hello I?m a childminder and yes the DfE are stipulating that parents should not enter settings. I feel for you as it is difficult as a parent. I took on keyworker children over lockdown who had to be just handed over. There was crying for 2 minutes then all ok. It was actually easier than the extended goodbyes normal settling in brings. All I can say to ease your worries is that most children are extremely resilient and good early years staff will know how to settle your child. Please don?t be alarmed if your child cries at pick up...when they see you there can be a surge of emotion even if they have had a really lovely day. It?s always harder on the parents than on the child. I can say this after having been on both sides of the nursery door.

Might be a bit far for you but I?ve enrolled my son into the circus school in Sydenham. Only on 1st week of August I think. It?s called My Aerial Home

Hi. That?s not right, it?s a basic need. Warn them again - have you spoken to the manager or room leader and her key worker? Could be a training issue. Make sure you follow up with written complaint too, for email chain. If it doesn?t improve document it, photos for your own evidence in case you need to go to Ofsted later. I work with children and I?d be mortified if a parent came to me with this issue! They really should have fixed it the first time. In my experience it?s unusual for children to be AS wriggly with other people as they are with their parents. Try and find out a reason they are unable to complete their job properly and if you are not satisfied at response/actions you need to report them as it?s neglectful.

I loved Ithaca. Fly to kefalonia then boat

I did the 12 all the way in when preggers and quite enjoyed it! But you are looking at 1hr 15 in peak

I used to do this daily a few years ago (before moving out of ED) from Dunstans road (the library end). So my info may be out of date. Unfortunately there are many ways but none very fast and it depends what time of day you are leaving. If you can get a 185 before 645am then 185 to Vauxhall then tube was fastest. But this route was becoming slower and slower due to growing traffic and road changes/works. The p4 to Brixton plus tube is a nice way but again you have to get out before the traffic builds up. If I left at peak time the quickest way was to get to Forest Hill then get overground to Canada Water and change to jubilee. I did this because at the time trains for ed to London Bridge were not reliable. Perhaps they are now and that might be a good way to go. Going back to Forest Hill will cost you more as is zone 3. If you live the Peckham side of upland consider doing overground at Peckham change to jubilee. It?s a very quick change at Canada Water and you are not walking for ages in a tunnel. I ended up moving further away to Sydenham and it is much quicker but the coffee not as good. Swings and roundabouts eh?

Aww shame. I have a dress from there that is always complimented

I am with bulb and think they are great. Never need to wait long on a phone line. I am pretty organised at giving them a reading every month. The app is easy to use. My bills are tiny bit cheaper than when I was with bg and I was on the special money saving expert/Martin Lewis bulk deal with them. We both get money off if you use a friend?s link. Here is mine https://bulb.co.uk/refer/giacomelli (bit cheeky but hey you asked!)

I think elimination communication is usually done from birth, so possibly a bit late? I used to put my eldest on the toilet at that age before his bath and he would do the toilet simply due to fact he was in a sitting position. He liked it but didn't understand the association. He wasn't trained until 2 yrs old. Some nurseries are better than others at helping you train them. I took 2 weeks off work. I suggest enjoying your last month of maternity and save it for later.

My baby jogger city mini (normal not gt) has done 2 kids and probably 30 flights. Still going strong!

Hi Lucy, I think cutting the nap could be way forward, my 3.5 year old only has a nap when we are visiting rellies in Italy where he is expected to be awake until later (meals out with family etc). When he dropped his nap I remember that there were a couple of days where he fell asleep at 530-6 but soon adjusted after a few weeks. I fed him dead early, 1630, so I knew he hadn't gone to sleep without eating. She will probably wake up again at 7pm thinking that she was meant to be having just a nap, but just explain that it's night time and go back to bed. In my experience sleep issues usually take a few nights of hell but work out in the end. if she keeps getting out of bed then I would keep putting her back to bed with eventually very little communication (it's bed time) . Exhausting I know, but worked here! Best of luck! As a side note I believe that like adults, different children need different amounts of sleep. My 2 generally do about 10.5 hours rather than a full 12.

I have also done this a few times.... thankfully my neighbours know me! Think this is dodge as she didn't seem to know where she lived!

Hi If it doesn't need to be in ED give cherry and ice cafe in Sydenham a call, because the person who runs the female chess club apparently does after school clubs somewhere. I have also seen kids playing chess on Saturdays in Sydenham library. Can't see info about it on council website but it's community run so lots of things go unreported/marketed sadly. Give them a call though. Good luck!

We lived near dulwich library and while I loved the area commuting to central London (green park) took an age if you didn't get the 185 early enough in morning before traffic got bad. Now live between Sydenham and lower Sydenham station (south eastern) and although further out commute is 15 mins faster and much more reliable. We were in a bit of a no man's land though being roughly 1 mile from dulwich, Peckham, forest hill and honour oak stations! With my commute now, I now realise that when I lived in east dulwich I should have back tracked to forest hill to get overground. Not blaming bikes for traffic. But not everyone is able to cycle to work... not all work places have facilities showers etc.

Re nurseries and childminders I would say they all have varying levels of strictness when it comes to illness/colds so it's good to ask the other parents. I think if a child has a temperature/something more than a common cold the best place is to be with mum/dad/guardian anyway whatever the childcare option you go for. After having a not so great experience with a childminder with my first child (who was then quickly moved to a nursery at 10 months) I wouldnt hesitate to send a baby to a nursery you liked. My 2nd is starting next week at ten months. I actually feel reassured that there is more than one individual taking care of my Children.... just wanted to give the other viewpoint As others have said, it's a very personal thing and go with your gut. No right or wrong answer and you may need to change whatever decision you make based on how the child is doing but it does all work out in the end. Before I went back to work last time round I lost sleep thinking of the logistics of it all! Good luck!

Always worth taking birth certificate even if you have the same name. My husband has been questioned when travelling in Italy (where married women usually still keep their maiden names anyway) alone with our eldest son. They have same name but he is 3 and the picture in passport is a 6 week old. Son is blonde and husband fairly dark. I think it's reassuring that they are noticed and questioned from time to time.

Hi I think it totally depends on the child as to what nappy works best. I found pampers bad for nappy rash with both boys but with first son they were only ones that didn't leak. He is very narrow hipped. Second son has huge thighs and Sainsbury's own work best with him!

Definitely go and speak to them, they should always be happy to talk to you about your child's wellbeing and development. Raise the point about the video and if your child is old enough maybe talk to him about it. However, I do remember my son hating certain singing group activities when he was around 2. i always felt it better to let him be than face the tantrum of trying to force him to do it. He is a very sociable chap, just stubborn sometimes. Maybe the video captured one of his off moments? My children do not go to that nursery so I cannot comment on the nursery itself, however much of the artwork done by children at nursery goes on the wall. It is meant to give them a sense of pride seeing their work on display. Take a look at the walls when you are next there and ask if your son has contributed. They might keep a file of his work which they then give you at a parent's evening. This is what I used to do when I taught English to kids in Italy. My sons are also dual language and that itself can cause communication issues which can lead to extra tantrums so o would just ask the mursery to set aside some time to chat.

Boots in Bromley is next to toy shop for treat after. Neither of my boys had a fever - but I calpol-ed pre and post jab Our first one was 90 quid And due the secondo dose in October