Find a nanny
Nannies
Nannies provide childcare in your own home and are a popular choice for many
families. They can look after children of any age and should provide plenty of
fun and learning opportunities in a safe environment. Nannies can often work
flexible hours and may be a suitable option if you work at times when other
forms of childcare might not be available.
Making sure your child is safe, well-cared for and happy is one of the most
vital concerns for any parent. Employing a nanny is an important
responsibility. Nannies are not registered childcare and there are no legal
requirements on a person applying to work as a nanny. It is up to you, as
parent and employer, to make sure that you are employing a nanny who will look
after your children well.
The Childcare Approval Scheme is a voluntary scheme for carers who are
not required to be registered by Ofsted, including nannies providing care in
the child's home. It aims to raise the standard of home-based care and
allows parents employing an approved carer to access the childcare element
of the Working Tax Credit and Employer Supported Childcare tax and NICs
exemptions. Further information is available by visiting the website
www.childapprovalscheme.co.uk
[External Site]
or
by phoning the national helpline on 0845 767 8111.
For further information on nannies, you can contact the following:
CAPT
(Child Accident Prevention Trust)
[External Site]
18-20 Farringdon Lane
London EC1R 3HA
Tel: 020 7608 3828
The only national charity dedicated solely to preventing accidental death and
injury to children. Works with professionals, parents, carers and children
themselves. Coordinates annual Child Safety Week.
Children
in Wales/Plant Yng Nghmru
[External Site]
25 Windsor Place
Cardiff CF1 3BZ
Tel: 02920 342434
Information provided on all services for children and their families in
Wales.
Daycare
Trust
[External Site]
21. St Georges Rd
Elephant and Castle
London SE1 6ES
Tel: 020 7840 3350
Email: info@daycaretrust.org.uk
National childcare charity promoting high quality affordable
childcare. Call for publications list and membership details.
Publishes Check Out Childcare, a guide to choosing childcare. Coordinates
annual National Childcare Week.
DTI
(Department of Trade and Industry)
[External Site]
DTI Employment Agency Standards Helpline: 08459 555105 (local call rates
apply). The inspectorate helpline provides a free and confidential complaints
service about agency conduct. It will investigate any complaints made by
families or nannies.
National
Childbirth Trust
[External Site]
Alexandra House
Oldham Terrace
London W3 6NH
Tel: 020 8992 2616
Or enquiries@national-childbirth-trust.co.uk
For local support group contact details.
Office
for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
[External Site]
Alexandra House
33, Kingsway,
London, WC2B 6SE
Tel: 020 7421 6800 Helpline: 08456 014771
Professional
Association of Nursery Nurses (PANN)
[External Site]
2 St James Court
Friars Gate
Derby
DE1 1BT
Tel: 01332 292431
REC
(Recruitment and Employment Confederation)
[External Site]
36-38 Mortimer Street
London W1W 7RG
Tel: 020 7462 3260
For a small fee, will provide list of member nanny and au pair agencies.
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