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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…

When speaking to families on the start of their Nanny search, we ask them what sort of attributes and qualities they would like their Nanny to have. We can gain…

This week is Safer Sleep Week, brought to us by The Lullaby Trust. The trust works tirelessly to raise awareness of SIDS and how to reduce the risk. What is…

We have developed a special Nanny Professional Career Guide and workbook for Nannies, to help guide and perhaps give structure to their career path. Stuck in a rut? I see…

I get asked this ALL the time! The answer is actually different for every family. However….finding a nanny is NOT a quick process. You cannot rush it-FACT. If you do, there is…

What Is A DBS Check? The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS checks are especially important in finding suitable candidates to work with vulnerable groups,…

During our Registration Interview I ask our candidates if they have Nanny insurance. I would estimate only 20% of nannies have Nanny Insurance, unless they are Ofsted registered, where having…

Here at The Nanny Connection, as you can imagine, we see lots of Nanny CV’s! Over the years I have been very shocked at the quality of some of the CV’s….

Car Seat Safety-Do you know the Law and how to fit a car seat correctly? Any child carer who transports children in a car should be fully aware of child…