Unlocking the benefits of Bright Horizons

Have you ever found yourself in a tricky situation where you need emergency childcare for your little ones? Or struggled to find affordable holiday clubs during school breaks? Well, Mercer offers an incredible solution that you might not even know about – Bright Horizons. Louise Sharpe tells us about her experience with the service.

As a working parent, I have faced these types of situations and turned to Bright Horizons for help. Not only did they provide me with emergency at-home childcare when my usual caregiver wasn't available, but they also gave me access to holiday clubs at a fraction of the cost compared to booking directly. But that's not all – they also offer online tutoring for children aged 4-16 to add to their impressive list of benefits.

The online tutor has been a game-changer for me and my daughter, Ruby, who is preparing for her 11+ exam in September. It only cost me £2.50 per hour, which is a steal compared to the £35 per hour we were previously paying for a private tutor. Plus, Explore Learning, who provides the tutoring service, also send workbooks and has an extensive website with even more materials for my daughter to practice on her own.

Pictured: Louise and her daughter Ruby enjoying the summer.

I know first hand how difficult it can be to find reliable and affordable childcare options while balancing work and family life. That's why I wanted to raise awareness among my colleagues about the fantastic benefits that Bright Horizon provides. I believe these services could make a huge difference to other working parents and make their lives so much easier.

Even if your child is not preparing for an entrance exam, the online tutor can help them focus on specific areas where they need extra support, such as maths or English. I know trying to teach your own children can be a struggle, so the online tutor could be a great solution for that too.

Bright Horizon's emergency childcare, holiday clubs, and online tutoring services have been a lifesaver for me and my family. It’s so great that Mercer provides these services as part of its benefits package, and I encourage others to take advantage of them too!