by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | May 14, 2026 | Maternity Care, NANNIES
How a recognised qualification in breastfeeding support transforms outcomes for babies, parents — and your career. Guest post by Shelley Wilson, Registered Midwife & IBCLC · LactationGO Picture the scene. A new parent — exhausted, overwhelmed, and doubting...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | May 8, 2026 | FAMILIES, General, NANNIES, PLAY
With Catherine, Princess of Wales visiting Reggio Emilia next week, there’s renewed interest in an early years philosophy that has quietly shaped some of the most inspiring childcare practices in the world. But what actually is the Reggio...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Mar 24, 2026 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS, SAFER SLEEP
The National Nanny Association is deeply saddened by the recent death of a child in circumstances that have once again exposed serious gaps in the regulation of the nanny and maternity nurse sector. Our thoughts are with the family at the heart of this devastating...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Feb 23, 2026 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, PLAY, Reading
Each year, World Book Day is celebrated across the UK on the first Thursday in March, bringing schools, families and childcare professionals together to promote a lifelong love of reading. In recent years, the campaign has centred around the message “Read...
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...
