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 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 | 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...
