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...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Aug 19, 2025 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS
In 2012, Professor Cathy Nutbrown published her landmark Foundations for Quality review into early years qualifications. Commissioned by the government, the review aimed to investigate how well childcare and early education qualifications were preparing...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Aug 6, 2025 | FAMILIES, JOB SEARCHING, NANNY EMPLOYERS
Facebook and instant connections, it’s no surprise that more and more families are turning to Facebook groups to find a nanny. It can feel quick, easy, and more affordable than going through a professional agency. But at what cost? As Chair of the National Nanny...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Jul 31, 2025 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS
According to the latest Nannytax Annual Salary Index, London-based nannies are now earning an average £50,000 gross per annum, following a record annual rise. While this reflects the true value of experienced and professional nannies, it also highlights the...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Jun 16, 2025 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, NANNY EMPLOYERS
17 June 2025 marks a milestone for the UK nanny industry. Gone are the days of fragmented standards, patchy recognition, and overlooked career support. Today, the National Nanny Association officially opens its National Nanny Register, a landmark initiative to...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The UK nanny industry is on a route for change. After years of being overlooked in government funding, policy and formal regulation, nannies across the country are uniting to establish their own route to professionalism and trust. Say hello to the National Nanny...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | May 6, 2025 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, PLAY, WEANING
Helping children develop healthy eating habits is one of the most important roles a nanny can play. With the rise in childhood obesity, picky eating, and overly processed diets, it’s more essential than ever to create positive, playful experiences around healthy food....
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | May 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Today marks 80 years since the founding of the NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board) — a qualification that shaped generations of nannies and nursery nurses across the UK and beyond. As the National Nanny Association, we want to take a moment to reflect...
by britishnannyassociation@gmail.com | Apr 18, 2025 | FAMILIES, NANNIES, PLAY
Easter is a wonderful time to get creative, enjoy the outdoors, and make happy memories with the children in your care. Whether you’re looking after toddlers or tweens, we’ve rounded up a basketful of fun Easter activities that are perfect for all ages! 🐣 1–3...