by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Jan 19, 2026 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS, PLAY
January can feel small. Light fades early, routines restart and everyone — adults included — retreats a little. For young children, that instinct often shows up as den-building, hiding under tables or creating tiny “nests” for quiet play. Early years professionals...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Dec 17, 2025 | FAMILIES, JOB SEARCHING, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS
Summary After some research this week, we estimate the UK nanny workforce is shrinking at pace. Based on industry data, agency insight, and lived experience across the sector, we estimate that the number of nannies currently working in the UK has fallen to...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Nov 27, 2025 | FAMILIES, JOB SEARCHING, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS
What Our Research Reveals About Facebook & WhatsApp Childcare Groups Over the last five years, Facebook and WhatsApp have quietly become two of the largest places where families and nannies find each other. What originally started as small, friendly...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Nov 23, 2025 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS, Uncategorized
Safeguarding for nannies and families in England and Wales is about to improve. The Home Office has now laid a statutory instrument in Parliament which will, for the first time, allow self-employed workers and personal employees to apply for enhanced DBS checks with...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Oct 15, 2025 | FAMILIES, JOB SEARCHING, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS, PLAY, Uncategorized
When I saw yet another study on early years education recently — inviting nurseries, early years educators, and childminders to take part, but not nannies — my heart sank. Once again, the very people who have been caring for and educating young children in the home...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Oct 7, 2025 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, PLAY, Special Educational Needs
Each October, National Dyslexia Week shines a light on the experiences of people with dyslexia and related learning differences. This year’s theme, “Raising the Volume”, reminds us that awareness alone isn’t enough — we must truly listen to...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every October, the UK marks Black History Month — a time to celebrate, learn about, and reflect on the history, achievements, and contributions of Black people. It began in the UK in 1987 and has become an important annual opportunity to share stories that...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Oct 1, 2025 | FAMILIES, JOB SEARCHING, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS
August/September 2025 The nanny profession remains a vital part of family life across the UK, yet our latest survey highlights a job market that is shifting and facing fresh challenges. While many nannies continue to enjoy stable, long-term roles, the overall picture...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Car Seat Safety Matters As a nanny, you carry a big responsibility: ensuring the children in your care travel safely. Car accidents, even at low speeds, can be seriously harmful to young, developing bodies. Using the correct car seat properly is one of the most...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Aug 21, 2025 | FAMILIES, JOB SEARCHING, NANNY EMPLOYERS
This is a question we hear often in the nanny industry, and it’s an important one to understand. The way a nanny is classified – as an employee or self-employed – has serious legal, tax, and professional implications. The short answer is: most nannies cannot be...
