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Momakay:
Ok so if I want more than 15hrs I will have to pay??

Yes

Momakay:
Please are government schools here free for nursery?? Because I want to know how this 15hrs work please

Yes 3year olds are entitled to 15hrs per week free sessions

dubaiprince:
You don't need to go as far as mentioning your plan to move to a bigger apartment in the consent letter. You also do not need to state you currently stay in a shared apartment. Just put the address you are living currently. I am not sure anyone will come and confirm if accomodation status. I applied for visa for my wife and 3 kids last month and they all got it within 9 workings days (standard application) while still staying in a shared apartment. I just started looking for a bigger apartment. I am on a tier 2 visa.

Exactly what I explained

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/


I got this link to check eligibility, it mat be useful for someone else.

If anyone finds a contrary information, biko do well to share

dupyshoo:
It is only for people that are eligible and both parents are working.

Things are definitely different in Scotland. For example, while most children start school the September after they clock 4 year old, I think it is about a year later in Scotland. So, parents in Scotland will need the free childcare more.

So by eligibility, you mean one must either be a citizen or settled on ILR. Wow!

Mamatukwas:
Our 3 year olds sha go to school 9am to 3pm like primary schools students. Went into effect August last year. It’s absolutely lovely

That was my initial understanding as well.

dupyshoo:
Your immigration status will affect your eligibility. You must have either 1) British citizenship 2) Settled status 3) Recourse to public fund.
Check this link for more details:
https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

Ahhh

Mamatukwas:
What do you mean ‘getting through’? Are you trying to call someone? Ideally you should be applying through your local council authority. They will tell you what you need to know/forms to fill/ availability etc.

While I was filling the form online, I got a number to call but it wasn't picked. I received a mail from the nursery stating a link to claim eligibility code for 30hrs. I followed the link but there was a request to provide at least 2 of the stated forms of ID (payslips/P60, UK passport, Northern Ireland driving license and 1other thing). I've got payslips but don't have the other IDs.


So I wonder if there is any other way to go about this

dustydee:
If the kids were born here, you don't need to apply for ILR, you can apply for citizenship after you get your ILR.

Really?

Hi,


Please I have been trying to apply for free 30hrs/week nursery for my 3year old baby. I'm having issues with getting through, asking for UK passport number (I only have naija passport). I believe 30hrs can be assessed by non-british citizens as well. Has anyone been able to get through recently.

I'm interested please

Fisherlala:
It’s highly recommended the parents demonstrate adequate accommodation for the child’s stay in the UK.
When I say adequate accommodation the Appendix FM of the UK immigration rules has made provisions and clearity to what adequate means in this context and it says When applying for entry clearance, leave to remain or settlement to join a partner, parent, dependant child, or as an adult dependant relative in the UK, applicants must satisfy an accommodation requirement,
Applicants must show that their accommodation is ‘adequate’. The requirement for ‘adequate accommodation’ means that the family will be living in accommodation which:

Is owned or occupied exclusively by the applicant and their family;
Will be obtained without recourse to public funds;
Is not, or will not, be overcrowded; and
Does not breach public health regulations.
There is no room for a shared apartment under this provisions.

Is this new? I applied for my nuclear family last year December, letter of consent typed for 2kids and there was no mention of accommodation in the letter. In fact I was still living in my company's accommodation at that time. Their visas were granted even before 2wks.

Tutu82:
This is not correct information,you do need to prove it through accommodation amongst other things and they will check for safeguarding and child protection.

What is not correct information, please clarify.

JIREN01:
wow cool. Thanks for the heads up.

Better ask for where he lives first and find out if rent in the area you are moving to is also similar.

Iruosonobrugwhe:
hello Fam

Currently applying for kids to join in the uk. part of the documents required is consent letter signed by both parents stating some thing amongst which is plans for accommodation. still in a shared apartment but plan to move before they arrive however no concrete address yet.
Do we state in the letter that we intend to move to a bigger place soon or wait till we get the place then apply? suggestions welcome.

Hi, you do not need to state your accommodation plans. I, Mr lagbaja and Mrs tamedo parents of (child's name) consent that we shall take full responsibility for the child and she will be staying with us in the UK.

Then parents co-sign

Merceline:
my FIL is alive, so she either gets cash from him, or cash from any of her children who visits.

Will it work against her to state she has no income since I have no bank statement to back up her income?

Thanks for the response, the question also applies to me in a way although I wasn't the one who asked initially. May I ask if her account statement will be needed when she is to be fully sponsored by her kids who are legal resident and working in the UK. I would have thought she doesn't need an account statement since she is to be sponsored

mdan:
Goodevening bro.
Did you eventually register with HCPC?
If yes, can you please give me a guide on the processes thank you sir

Hi, I think you should concentrate on graduating from school. Once you have your certificate, served and gained some experience, getting a job as a Radiographer in the UK won't be much of an issue. Cheers

TheGuyFromHR:
In the future, just ask the driver where they're going.

Exactly what I do, I use google map to find destination, click on the bus icon, you will see the timing for the buses going there and aim at one of them. Make sure to stand at the correct bus stop, enter the exact bus number, also tell the driver where you are going just to be sure.


But eventually, getting a car makes all sense if one can afford to

lightest:
Thank u, that setting is something else o. I use hand to control the wash now as the machine can wash for 3hr non stop.

And the landlord do not agree that we should by our own.

I had to read up the manual of my machine model online. I noticed it was washing for up to 3hrs. I realised that there is a particular setting appropriate for clothes that are not so dirty (clothes that can easily be hand washed), this runs for just 1hr (from wash to spin). Our clothe no dey doti for here as per no mud or plenty untarred road. So this should just be appropriate

lightest:
Please seniors and juniors in the house, where can I buy good bulk UK used I phones and laptops in England.

And another question, which detergents are u people using to wash ur clothes as I used sunlight and our clothes are getting whiter as if we are in Naija.

Thanks and God bless

Ariel and surf are okay as well. I haven't noticed any form of fading. But come TO think of it, whats the setting of your washing machine like? If it washes for more than 1hr or 1:30mins, its probably ON a wrong setting.

LagosismyHome:
I prefer it to Nigerian style of rush rush rush....and yes rules and organisation matters even if its one day later, no but of if

so yes sept 1st babies onward have to join the next year class in England.

I have an oyibo friend whose daughter was born August 30th, she delayed the girl one year that she doesn't want her to be the youngest in the class....I was like this can never be a naija parent. When even those in sept are wishing they can go

Boya we shu kuku swap date of births oo, lol

This UK education system is too rigid for my liking, why Will a child who is going to be 4 ON Sept 6 remain at home when school resumes ON Sept 5. So the child stays at home for 1 whole year just because she came 1 day late, lol. Has any one else felt this way or it's just me

Hi, please is 64 pages still available because I heard there are no booklets for 32pages

asjay:
Good morning everyone

God bless you all for your assistance as regards my case the last time .
Pls as regards booking the covid 19 tests on day 2 and day 8 ,where can one see the approved labs/centers in the UK and possibly book

Hi, have you received your visa? A friend of mine applied on 10th march but yet to get a passport.

Ojolfc:
Pls anyone from Ikoyi passport office that have collected his/her own passport recently.

Secondly, am going there to pick for my son is it necessary to with him

Just go with his birth certificate or any other ID he has, you don't need to go with him

Rubyventures:
I don't thinks SMP or MA has got anything to do with your visa status.

really?

chrisj2:
@tushqueen...

... Made an attempt to claim maternity allowance...? And what happened after the attempt.

SMA not public funds but however, it appears from my understanding that MA might in some ways be claiming from public funds. You are only entitled to Maternity allowance if not on SMA and whatever you get affects your other benefits. In essence, it is linked to the whole benefit system and entitlement.

Moreover, you have to have made a certain amount of NI contributions to get most benefits including this MA.

She qualifies for MA by way of having worked over 13weeks and paid the minimum NI required. A friend just warned/reminded her that since her visa reads not qualified for public funds it may affect her visa application at the point of renewal (say in d next 2/3years).

And that's the point she got confused

Hi my people, help us put mouth for this matter ooo. She came into the UK pregnant with CoS from her employer. Pregnancy was declared before leaving home country but she isn't entitled to SMP/paid mat leave). She made an attempt to apply for maternity allowance when her visa says no public fund. Is she allowed to take maternity allowance? Will this affect her subsequent renewal of visa?

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He has just told you the truth. In my case, I was a bit mindful of what I could afford with rest of mind. I offered 3months rent and deposit fee before they even agreed to do reference checks

veegal:
Good morning everyone, thank you for all your contributions thus far. Please my people, we have been trying to secure an accommodation here in the UK(North), we have applied through some agents on Zoopla and Rightmove.

We got a house that was viewed, the agent said the Landlord has accepted our application after filling an online application form. We were askes to pay a holding fee, which we did. They requested for copies of our travel documents, Proofs of our legal stay in the country and our current address respectively.

We got a response that our files would be sent out to their refrencing team and we should expect their email.

Please my people, does it mean we are getting the accomodation?

We are tired of searching! One of the agents where we applied has been calling us so frequently to make the deposit; we are beginning to be doubtful of her genuineness. Please help!

Thank you.

If you happen to get considered for checks, you may have a chance of getting the accommodation. However, you have to pay the holding deposit (1 week rent) before they would go ahead to do a reference check on you. The holding deposit would eventually be removed from your rent when you are asked to pay

Lexusgs430:
1 - Remember CBN limited monthly transactions to $100 (unless that flight ticket is $99.99)
2 - None of the listed driving licences, would accord you cheaper car insurance....... Budget between £1300 - £2500, for your car insurance (depending on postal code & vehicle + vehicle cc)

NB : But get an international DL, which would be tied to your date of entry, stamped on your passport)......... If you are currently insured in Nigeria, get an historical information from your insurance company........

NB : Don't forget, you also need to pay £210.00 for your UK covid21 test, before boarding that flight.........

Chaii how much person go come buy the car gangan

How do I know which internet is best, (NOT so expensive and fast) to use? Is it just by searching for available options within my postcode? Been searching online but i don't want to stucked with a crappy one