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A nanny becomes an essential part of the family, taking care of your children, and ensuring they receive the necessary attention and care while you are away. Just like any…

I speak to many families about their childcare search daily. We go through all the different types of nanny there are, what stage of their career they are at and…

As a nanny, it’s important to be mindful of any red flags that may arise during the hiring process or while working for an employer. Here are some red flags…

Its National Careers Week and I thought I would highlight how to become a Nanny. Starting a career as a nanny can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for those…

Recently I have has some nannies express concern about how their employer is trying to “micro-manage” them and how it effects their mental health in the workplace. It’s important to avoid micromanaging…

When employing a Nanny, one of the most common questions that are not discussed at interview is the parent/nanny childcare styles they use day to day. There are many different approaches…

In any employment, to progress, you need to accept feedback. This could be about your performance as a Nanny, organisational skills, how quickly you get work done, a certain skillset…

A recent article by the BBC and in The Telegraph, have suggested that after Covid, with workers starting to return to the office, our normal Monday-Friday working pattern is changing….

With a new year approaching, many nannies will be starting a new job, so we thought we would write a blog on our top tips of a smooth start with…

When we interview our Nannies, we have a certain list of questions we ask, so we can zone in on what is important to that individual nanny. This criteria helps with…

What is the EYFS? This stands for the Early Years Foundation Stage and is set by the Department of Education. It is a guide that sets the standards for learning,…

I have seen lots of CV’s over the years! We do see lots of common mistakes which I will highlight in this blog. Do look out for these mistakes on…