One of the most common misconceptions in the world of employing nannies is that normal UK employment law doesn’t apply. Not true I’m afraid. Nannies have exactly the same employment rights as normal workers. (more…)
My neighbours presented me with an interesting challenge last week. They needed a babysitter for their eight month old nephew, who was staying with them for a week and wondered if I could recommend anyone. Without hesitation, I gave them the number for Tinies Bucks and also told them to have a look at the Tinies Childcare website. (more…)
We are often asked for our expert opinion on whether a nursery or a nanny is better for a child. That is probably (one of) the 60 million dollar questions out there. Unfortunately there is no straight answer because there are too many factors to consider. (more…)
My friend has just had a newborn baby, which is a total blessing (I can say that because I’m not having any more..!). This is her first baby, and so she has the joys of motherhood ahead of her.
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My time as Professional Nanny of the Year has come to an end, and a new nanny has been nominated – congratulations to Julie Daniels. The award has meant a great deal to me. I have always wanted to be a nanny since I was very small and still feel that way now 10 years on! I love every aspect of being a nanny as everyday is different… not always easy as every job brings its own challenges. But being a nanny is very rewarding and a role I love. (more…)
My earlier post covered the basics of what is a nanny share. Now I want to briefly go into the advantages/disadvantages when sharing a nanny… and also my experience working as a nanny in a share situation. (more…)
A nanny share for a nanny will be very rewarding. It will be challenging and most certainly harder work than being in one family. It will provide variety to a working week and help to gain a lot more experience with different aged children and their needs. It will certainly improve your communication skills and definitely give you good credit on your CV for future nanny jobs. (more…)
In June this year, the Government halted the Vetting and Barring Scheme. There seemed to be a collective sigh of relief, but not from me. I think everybody who works with children, and in particular nannies, should be made to undergo vigorous checks and be registered to work with children.
I do buy that the scheme may have been a little over zealous, but I think that is better than another Ian Huntley case! (more…)
