What working parents and carers say...

"I used the WFS to book a holiday cover for my daughter. This enabled me to focus on my work and allowed my daughter to have active and fun-filled days. The registration and booking process is quick and painless, and the booking was confirmed in minutes, taking any anxiety away. The holiday camp itself was of high quality, making this a great experience for my daughter and myself."

"Absolutely love and appreciate this. Cannot explain the help it gives my family. Enables me to come into work without having to worry about childcare at times where usual childcare arrangements not available, especially in half term holidays and when very busy at work; allows me to get to work rather than leaving work to cover childcare."

"I would have had to use annual leave to care for the children which would not have been ideal given that I am in a client facing role and I would have had to cancel bookings. It is done with minimal fuss, so your colleagues are not even aware that you are having problems finding someone to look after your children."

"I am a working mother with no childcare support at home and it helps to be able to book something online on a short notice. In the absence of this facility, I would have had to take days off work on days when the schools are closed and there are no camps available."

"This benefit allows me to be able to assist in the care for my elderly and ill parent and avoids me needing to take time off to provide this care myself. This support is very valuable and certainly is a big help."

"It gives me peace of mind knowing that my son will enjoy his school holidays playing and learning with other children while being looked after. Also, by not having to take time off myself at busy times, I feel I am helping my department to keep up with the workflow. Furthermore, I can then use my time off at a more suitable time."