What working parents and carers say...

"Having this option turned around a very stressful situation. I was able to attend work without the stress or organising a sitter and most importantly of all, I had the piece of mind that whichever nursery I chose I could rest assured that my child would be cared or to a high standard. Something I wouldn't necessarily be assured of had I approached a new sitter as a one off."

"I really value the ability to use Emergency Childcare. It is easy to book and can even be booked on the day. I know that I can always rely on the emergency back up service and this makes me feel more comfortable and relaxed if the nursery is shut or I can't send my children to nursery for any other reason. It is very easy to book. It is a great benefit and I have used the back up a number of times."

"This is an amazing benefit that enables me to continue to work whilst ensuring my children are looked after and stimulated in a safe and friendly environment. This leaves me stress free to concentrate on my work."

"We appreciate having the same nanny come to us repeatedly - having somebody familiar with our son's routine saves us time and makes the experience easier for the little one."

"Excellent, excellent, excellent! I felt comfortable with the nanny from the outset. Very professional, terrific with my children. The Emergency Childcare service was fantastic. The team kept me updated at all times. Would definitely use again!"

"Our usual after school/camp was closed and my work's team coverage did not permit me to book time off. My manager suggested I got a nanny through the Emergency Childcare service. I had serious trepidation as I had not previously used the nanny service. Once the first nanny came (I had two sent in for the two weeks) I knew my fear was misplaced as she took charge immediately and my daughter fell in love with her. I had nothing to worry about in the two weeks as she was so well taken care of."