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Advice on Nannies...from Mums
Advice on Nannies...from Mums
A British Nanny brings you the best advice on hiring a nanny - from the Mums themselves....
Being Self Employed as a Nanny
Being Self Employed as a Nanny
A common question asked by both families and nannies is - Can a nanny can be self-employed?. Here we provide some guidance....
Creating a Good CV as a Nanny
Creating a Good CV as a Nanny
Creating a good CV as a nanny is not difficult, but it does take careful work and consideration. This article discusses how nannies can create memorable CVs by making…...
Day in the Life of a British Nanny
Day in the Life of a British Nanny
We asked full-time, live out nanny, Karen, to describe a typical day in the life of a British nanny. Here she gives us an insight into her world....
Discussing Unsatisfactory Arrangements as a Nanny
Discussing Unsatisfactory Arrangements as a Nanny
Unfortunately what a nanny position offers on paper and what a nanny position offers in reality can be two different things. This article advises nannies on how to…...
Employing a Nanny
Employing a Nanny
Employing a nanny for the first time can be nerve-wracking but it doesn’t need to be. This article discusses key elements essential to employing a nanny, including…...
Finding a Nanny Vacancy in the UK
Finding a Nanny Vacancy in the UK
Nannies have many options when looking for a new position. This article discusses online notice boards, community newspapers, childcare recruitment agencies and the…...
Identifying What Nannies Don't Like
Identifying What Nannies Don't Like
If you are looking for a nanny, and don’t want to drive her away in the first six months, then it’s worth noting the things they don’t like!...
Interview With a Nanny
Interview With a Nanny
A British Nanny spoke to experienced nanny Suzanne Hastings about her role with the Watt family in Surrey....
Interview: Profile of a Nanny Agency
Interview: Profile of a Nanny Agency
A British Nanny spoke to the Director of Tinies Childcare, the UK's largest childcare recruitment agency, to find out more about what is involved in running a national…...
Knowing the Boundaries as a Nanny
Knowing the Boundaries as a Nanny
Knowing the boundaries as a nanny is integral for the well-being of both the nanny and the family for whom (s)he works. This article discusses the need for nannies to…...
Leaving Your Position as a Nanny
Leaving Your Position as a Nanny
Leaving a nanny position can be emotionally hard. This article discusses how nannies can tell their employers, the community and the children with whom they work that…...
Live In Nannies
Live In Nannies
Live in nannies account for about 20% of nannies in the United Kingdom. This article offers basic information on live in nannies, including accommodation and food…...
Live-in Vs Live-out Nanny
Live-in Vs Live-out Nanny
Before choosing a nanny, it is important to work out your needs. Here we present the advantages and disadvantages of a live-in versus a live-out nanny....
Nannies and Cooking
Nannies and Cooking
Nannies will always need to be involved in some degree of food preparation, but they are not employed as personal chefs. This article discusses nannies and family…...
Nannies and Types of Insurance
Nannies and Types of Insurance
Many nannies are covered by a mix of insurance types. This article discusses nannies and health insurance, life insurance, motor insurance, contents cover and nanny…...
Payments and Perks for Nannies in the UK
Payments and Perks for Nannies in the UK
Nannies take on a lot of responsibility, so their payment and perks should reflect this. This article discusses typical payments and perks for nannies in the UK....
The Costs of Hiring a Nanny Through an Agency
The Costs of Hiring a Nanny Through an Agency
The costs of hiring a nanny through an agency can sometimes be tricky to work out and so here we help you read the small print....
Travelling with Your Live In Family
Travelling with Your Live In Family
Many nannies enjoy travelling with their live in families. This article offers nannies some food for thought regarding the expectations for their transportation,…...
What is Nanny Tax?
What is Nanny Tax?
When a family hire a nanny, they act as her employer and must, by law, pay nanny tax. Here we explain what to do....
When Granny Becomes Nanny
When Granny Becomes Nanny
With rising child costs and increasing pressure for parents to go out to work, flexible and affordable childcare is extremely difficult to find. Step in Granny!...
Working Conditions of Nannies in the UK
Working Conditions of Nannies in the UK
A nanny’s working conditions will usually be dictated by his or her employment contract. Wages, duties, accommodation and perks are all aspects of a job that nannies…...
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