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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…

The Nanny industry has certainly gone through a transition in the last few years. Things we feel have changed that are relevant and need to be considered: Wages- up by…

There are ALOT of Nanny agencies that have set up over the last few years and as a parent or Nanny looking to engage an agency to help them, this…

When engaging a Nanny agency to help you with your search for a Nanny, there are pros and cons to instructing multiple Nanny agencies, and you have to be extremely organised if that…

There are many types of childcare qualifications out there and when reviewing CV’s it can be hard to know what level the Nanny is at. In this blog, we explain some of…

It would be wonderful to think that every nanny out there is a great nanny, but in an unregulated industry you will always have varying standards. Childcare can be a…

When some parents set out on their childcare journey of a nanny search, I am not sure they know the different categories of home based child carers there are. Sadly…

There are many ways to find a Nanny, and different ways will suit different people, with time, budget, job requirements and personal preference all being factors. There are pros and…

This question has changed over the years. When nannies first started with families in the 1800’s, they were considered very much as part of “the help” in all types of…

Leaving a family after a period of time is incredibly hard. The Nanny role is unique in so many ways, but leaving the children is the most difficult part. Nannies…