Jelly Baby
16-02-2016, 08:37 AM
So im in the process of separating from my partner. I have never childminded while being on my own and been fortunate enough to have that second person re rent & bills etc.
I have a few questions that some of you may be able to answer/help me with.
Do any of you claim housing benefit & if so how do you find it works with such an up and down income?
I have mixed children in terms of funded and not. My 'rule' was that everyone paid me a retainer in the holidays but my main family doesnt. They are term time which got me to realising 2 of my term time funded children means I don't get paid then either. Im going to struggle and wondered how you you cope and if you charge? Mine go to college or don't work so they cant find the money to pay the retainer so I feel a bit stuck.
Anything ive forgot or am missing?
Thanks
I have a few questions that some of you may be able to answer/help me with.
Do any of you claim housing benefit & if so how do you find it works with such an up and down income?
I have mixed children in terms of funded and not. My 'rule' was that everyone paid me a retainer in the holidays but my main family doesnt. They are term time which got me to realising 2 of my term time funded children means I don't get paid then either. Im going to struggle and wondered how you you cope and if you charge? Mine go to college or don't work so they cant find the money to pay the retainer so I feel a bit stuck.
Anything ive forgot or am missing?
Thanks