mumzt:
Hello people,

Please does anyone know the minimum salary requirement to qualify for tier2 sponsorship for nhs admin roles?

Try asking in the Uk Immigration thread if you haven’t gotten an answer.

NomzyJust:


Point me the right direction chief.

Send him a WhatsApp msg. Number in his profile.

babythug:


Anyway , it was in this same uk that some teenagers took a toddler to one station or was it rail tracks and killed him.

With bullies they are usually carried away by the crowd or their followers edging them on!

It’s very unfortunate. May we never know that kind of sorrow, Amen! You can’t shield kids forever but I really just pray that life is kind to mine. Some things are heart breaking.

babythug:


Ah ah my chest!

You hear some stories and wonder if it’s still this same U.K??

It’s like some folks in wales are moving mad!!!

MJ01:
Hello experts in the house


Please someone needs all the advice they can get, 36 week pregnant woman relocating on dependent visa (spouse). She's read/ heard some scary things about taking away one's baby...... Please help.


What are the necessary baby/maternity items worth bringing along?
Does insurance count immediately or you have to pay out of pocket if you haven't registered for NHS ?
How does one not fall into trap of losing the baby?

Please help

Thank you in advance

I hope she’s on her way this weekend? Cause Baby will soon be here. I’d say given how little time she has, don’t bring anything outside maybe ori n co if that’s what is the plan to use for the baby. Once she’s here she can buy the essentials. Bring food/spices for post partum. Clothes n hardware can be bought here.

If it’s Scotland ������� for instance she doesn’t need to buy any essentials as most of it is given free after birth. England is different but still I’d say buy when you get here.

Once you’ve paid your IHS you’re entitled to NHS care. As soon as she enters, she should register at the GP closest to her immediately and ask to he referred for antenatal clinic.

Of course if for any reason you come in and labor sets in you can go straight to A&E. No one will turn you back but it’s not ideal.

Nothing concern her with loosing her baby. The care system here is not full of barbarians looking for who to torment so she should remove fear from her system and be bold. A bigger issue is getting a fit to fly. Ideally she shouldn’t be able to fly at 36 weeks but it’s doable.

Best of luck.

twizzie:
Do you know what frontal adverbial is? Or is it when I was preparing my son for spelling I pronounced steak as stick and I even confidently explained to him what I was saying? You should have seen his face when he corrected me. I used to think English was just English till I moved here. There's so much to learn that you can't push aside.
@Ticha, I can't seem to find the free Khan academy. One I can see requires that one pays. Can you please share a link if you have it?

We are talking about different things but I feel ya khan link here https://www.khanacademy.org/

Ticha:


[b]It used to be taught. Then we stopped teaching it and marking on it because it was disproportionately disadvantaging children. [/b]Employers followed by universities started complaining about how learners were starting tertiary quals and work with basic academic writing skills. So it's been tweaked slightly. For higher grades, SPAG is considered. For grades at C and below, it's not quite a consideration. Basically rule of thumb is, if I can just about make sense of what the learner is trying to say then an E or D grade probably a C if the most cogent points are there is ok.
Grades at B, B+, A, A+ then SPAG will most definitely be considered. Therefore, it's touched upon but not taught unless that school streams students then it will be taught to those streamed to a high ability class.

Due to large classes, almost every teacher teaches to the middle ie the C graders. Therefore, parents have to step in to support the mid and low level learners to move up.

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Thank you. This has been very enlightening. I’m now even more convinced I made the right decision for my kids because I think what you’ve described is a bit sad.

Imagine taking a decision to avoid impact on a few, then end up skewing the quality of students overall. Smh.

Thank you so very much @Ticha

SPDAZZY:


Hello mama, please not to take you back again.

]Area children of parents on student visa eligible for the 15hours?Yes

Also, must one wait until the child is 3? None for 2years olds?

[b]Yes you must wait. Entitlement for 2year olds is typically for low income earners and considered public funds. Alternatively you can put your child in nursery and pay until they are 3 and start free hours[b]

Ticha:


Writing and evaluating in English is a different beast. For a long time we did not mark SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar). Now we have started grading SPAG at GSCE and A level in all subjects. We still don't take away marks for SPAG (that was how we used to mark) but will not mark down. It sometimes is the difference between a C and a D.

I understand but shouldn’t this (SPAG) be taught as part of the standard English curriculum in school? Why are parents having to pay extra for English lessons?? It’s like the standard in schools is a bit lower than I thought it would be. Cause this ideally should be fundamental things.

The whole discourse has surprised me Wallahi.

Khalifa99:
Hello everybody
I just arrived in the uk 2 days ago
Can someone please suggest a bank I can set up online
Monzo won’t give me one
And netwest is asking for proof of living

I only have my student id
And my brp card.

Have you tried Starling?

LagosismyHome:


For me it was first based on not Leaving no stone on touched kind of person . .... but secondly there is much more to English than daily ability to speak. Take a trip to the national curriculum or google any year English worksheet

However lastly you have a point that they will all speak English well at some point .

Okay. Maybe it’s because the way they teach it in their school plus the small I’m doing has already made them quite advanced at their age. English lessons have never crossed my mind.

But I see what you mean.

LagosismyHome:


At the rate of £60 for maths and £60 for English I didn’t feel it was good value but however if there no other option then this is ok as your child will become very good in arithmetic although not in word math problems .. I

This was £60 for both math and English ….so this was much better than kumon in terms of topics covered .....what works for you .. All have their pros and cons

Sis. I’ve been thinking about this. Why are you paying for extra lessons in English? Maths I get but not really English. Especially as it’s their first language here and most kids speak it really well.

Am I missing something?

Thegamingorca:






How does it work?

Ermm It’s avios points oh, not cash. Before you get too excited

canadaishome:


Gave someone your link
The person got 13k

Daz how Star do P.S- I think if they spend 3k in 3 months they get extra 34k but they should check their terms.

Thanks for the referral

http://amex.co.uk/refer/uGONNCjkWY?XL=MIMNS

babythug:


Honestly! I wonder how the Asians can “afford” it! Is it that they don’t send money to their villages!?

They sacrifice a lot like Naija Parents. I know some whose kids go to private schools, pure hard work and determination.

I’ve realized that if something is really important to you, you’ll find a way to make it happen.

Missposh:

Please is the amex card approval immediately, or do I have to wait a while before they let me know if I'm approved or not?

It’s usually immediately. Some people are approved but have to wait to find out how much limit they are given.

LagosismyHome:


So I moved on to good old school classroom lesson….  They cant play when they are in front of a teacher and other people. This is costing me  £180 per month but since I am targeting 11 plus then I am not complaining yet because the Tecnis lesson was cheaper and was more than good enough. there are over 30 indians in this classroom lesson and this is for just year 3. Some come from far places . People from Asia are not playing at all. They want to excel in every areas but i digress.

Raising kids with an edge in this uk is not cheap sha. Both money and time must enter.

It’s in this Uk that I saw that even football practice is not free e dey pain.

Viruses:
I want to apply for Amex credit card and I'm looking at Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card or The American Express® Rewards Credit Card. Does any one have review on any of these that can guide my decision?

I use the standard Gold card so can’t really advise. But if you decide and choose to go ahead please use my ref link http://amex.co.uk/refer/uGONNCjkWY?XL=MIMNS

(Insert puppy eyes) thank you.

MadeMen4Life:
I’ve just checked the CCTV with my landlord now, lo and behold, the guy in the picture stole my package…. My flat has a kinda touch key that opens the front door, every tenant has a fob kinda key, the landlord reiterate that isn’t a tenant. How did the guy entered, I don’t know…. I’ve been calling police number since but it’s just been on hold… Mehn, I’m flabbergasted. UK is a jungle too, not much different from 9ja….

Imagine someone just bringing Ghana must go bag to raid peoples flat for delivery… I will follow this case to the end… I will be visiting police station every day… The swag box cost me a lot…

I’m really pained

Tbh I’d still report this item as not received. They should replace or refund. The delivery company was meant to make sure it was safely delivered and they didn’t.

To avoid this kind of situation going forward always specify what Amazon, Hermes, DPD and DHL should do with your parcel if you’re not at home I.e- deliver at local depot, come back tomorrow or leave with Neigbour.

Develop a relationship with one Neighbour who can collect parcels for you and vice versa. You live in a flat so nothing like delivery at front door, it’s too risky.

Alternatively, when you buy items there is a box at checkout that says ‘ any additional message for courier’ it’s not for decoration. Use it. You can specify that item should only delivered in hand or specifically within the hours you’ll be home and they usually will try to help you.

Pele

domin8:
Evening UK Parents, what are your thoughts on Kumon? I am not sure I have seen it mentioned anywhere. Thanks.

I’ve just done some research on both and there are pros and cons to Kumon as someone has said. I suggest you do the research and decide what’s best for you and your child. Plenty user feedback out there.

BorisJohnson:



‘Last Born’ wants to maintain status quo ante.

Lol! If only she knew she has NOTHING to worry about Only The Very Rich, Uninformed Or Saints dey born more than 3 for this Uk.

Bluetherapy:

But reason am 2 bedroom for a family of 5. You sef go rent if the tables were turned?

Ideally the answer should be no. But we Sef family of 5 living in a 4 bed na 2 rooms we dey use las las One room Study, One room for guests. Boys in One room, last born has refused to vacate the matrimonial space. What can the righteous do… lol

Jojujewel:
Hello good people. I know this issue would have been discussed earlier here.

1. Please, does the 1k paid on LISA per annum count as public fund against those on SW/T2 visa?
2. How many free nursery/creche hours is a 3yrs old depending on SW/T2 visa entitled?

Can flouting these rules jeopardize ILR?

I'm finding it difficult to search online as I keep getting conflating answers.

Thanks in advance

1. No it does not.

2. Read this thread for parenting in the Uk. Hours has been thoroughly discussed https://www.nairaland.com/7021004/parenting-uk-nigerian-migrant

Cheers.

LagosismyHome:


My sister...I salute ooo

I’m loyal Ma

AlphaUno:



Ah! Do they have to do that?

Aren’t the same set of agents that have been discriminatory and are all over those sites that are in those high streets?

Sometimes face to face meets does the magic. Go old school.

onecoder:

That's one challenge I had with this amex
What I did was to link with PayPal and gpay.

What everyone has said + Personally I use it in at least 95% of the places I shop regularly in including all Major Grocery Stores and retailers. The only place I shop from that doesn’t accept it is Matalan.

I think you will find it quite useful.

Cc @domin8

mizGene:

Thanks, I understand that.
What age gets 30hrs foc?
I was asking for the time of day actually

Age 3 till when you start primary gets 15 or 30 hours foc.

Time of day is 9am to 12noon or 1.15 to 3.30 ish (could vary slightly) for 15 hours mon to fri.

You can also customize your 15 hours to 9am to 3pm twice a week and half day on the 3rd day of it works well for you.

9am to 3pm mon to fri for 30 hours.

Again all of this might vary slightly depending on your nursery/provider. Once you start applications you’ll see the options.

Primary school times is 9am to 3pm as well.

Someone used my Amex ref this morning and I earned 32k avois I’m shook!! How much did you earn please? I’m still here wondering if it’s a consolidation or something.

Thank God I opened my mouth oh. Wawu. Please the link is still http://amex.co.uk/refer/uGONNCjkWY?XL=MIMNS if anyone wants to apply for Amex CC. Thank youuuuu

mizGene:

From what age is it 30hours pls?
I think 30hrs is the ceiling offered by the govt to everyone until they get to primary school, and if you need more hours, then you gotta pay. is this correct?

What times do the primary schools normally start and end?
Pardon my plenty questions �

She’s referring to where some Private Nurseries partner with your council and can admit your child for the same 15 or 30 hours foc because the council will pay them directly. So your child in nursery must not go to a council school or provider for instance. If you then want additional hours or after school care you pay separately.

School start is btw 4.5 to 5.5 years in Scotland. I think in England it’s the September after you turn 5 if you’re born before the 1st of September.

LagosismyHome:


I think private nursery take the 15hours. Some allow you to pay some extra hours to make it a full day or spread it across fewer days and longer hours but that only in private nursery and not primary school nursery..... for example there is no way I could do 15hours or 30hours. That would have been so stressful dropping a child for 3 hours,I just couldn't. The nursery worked the 30 hours to be 3 full day for my kids so I did that and paid for 2 extra days. Something like that so check with a private nursery in your area and see how they can structure 15hours but don't know if they still do that

Very true. Most of them still do this.

Good idea.