Thanks for the advise but my gut still says no. The kids aren't keen and they have a routine going to school with friends etc. I have no problem them staying midweek during holidays but school days not so. I. A teacher and I see the affect that to and frying during a school week has......tiredness, missing equipment, lack of focus...maybe that is why I'm against it. I assure you I am thinking of the kids here...would it be easier for me to have one day a week when all I had to do was get myself sorted for work.....one evening a week when I didn't need to worry about childcare...of course but I really believe that it is not best for the kids.