Advice & Resources
Practical guides for UK families and carers
Honest, up-to-date articles covering hiring, safeguarding, pay, immigration, special needs and everyday family life.
Careers
How to Become a Nanny in the UK
A step-by-step guide to starting your career as a professional nanny in the UK — qualifications, checks, experience and how to find your first family.
Pay & Contracts
Nanny Salary in London: 2026 Pay Guide
Typical gross and net pay ranges for nannies in London by role type, plus what affects your salary and how gross-vs-net is calculated.
Hiring
50 Nanny Interview Questions Every Family Should Ask
A structured list of interview questions covering experience, safeguarding, discipline, routines and emergencies — plus what to listen for in each answer.
Safeguarding
DBS Checks Explained: What Families and Nannies Need to Know
The three levels of DBS check, which one applies to nannies and carers, how to apply, and why the Update Service matters.
Special Needs
Working with Autistic Children: A Practical Guide for Nannies
How to build trust, structure the day, handle sensory needs and support communication when caring for an autistic child.
Childcare
The Night Nanny Guide: What They Do and When to Hire One
A complete guide to night nannies — hours, cost, what they do, how they differ from maternity nurses and how to find the right fit.
Childcare
After-School Nanny: What to Expect and How to Hire
Hours, duties, pay and interview tips for hiring an after-school nanny for the school pickup, activities and dinner routine.
Hiring
How to Interview a Housekeeper: Questions and Trial Day Guide
A practical framework for interviewing housekeepers, plus a trial-day checklist so you can hire with confidence.
Careers
Nanny CV Template: The Structure Families Actually Read
A clear, family-friendly CV structure that helps you stand out — with the sections, order and detail level agencies recommend.
Childcare
The Babysitting Checklist Every Parent Should Print
A printable checklist of everything to share with a babysitter — from emergency contacts to bedtime routines and house rules.
Health & Safety
Paediatric First Aid Essentials for Parents and Carers
The most important first-aid basics every parent and carer should know — plus why a certified course is non-negotiable.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding in Home Childcare: A Family and Nanny Guide
What safeguarding really means in a home setting, the signs to look out for, and how to report concerns.
Hiring
Agency vs Private Nanny: Which is Right for Your Family?
The honest pros and cons of hiring through an agency versus finding a nanny privately — cost, vetting, support and risk.
Immigration
How to Work in the UK as a Nanny or Carer
Right-to-work, NI numbers, tax and PAYE — the essentials every international candidate needs to understand before starting a UK role.
Immigration
UK Visa Information for Nannies and Household Staff
An overview of the visa routes most relevant to nannies and household staff coming to work in the UK — always check gov.uk for current rules.
Elderly Care
Elderly Care at Home: A Family Guide to Getting Started
How home support for an older relative usually works in the UK, the difference between companionship and regulated care, and how to plan the first few weeks.
Elderly Care
Companion Care Explained: What a Companion Actually Does
Companionship is one of the most effective and least understood forms of home support. Here is what it involves, who it suits, and how to make it work.
Elderly Care
Dementia Awareness: Practical Guidance for Families and Carers
An introduction to supporting someone living with dementia at home — communication, routine, environment and looking after yourself. General guidance, not medical advice.
Elderly Care
Working in Elderly Care and Companionship: A Career Guide
How to start and build a career supporting older adults at home in the UK — the roles, the training that helps, and what families look for.
Elderly Care
Home Care Options in the UK: Understanding the Choices
Visiting support, live-in arrangements, day services and residential care — how the main options in the UK differ and which questions to ask.
Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development for Care and Childcare Professionals
How to keep your skills, certificates and evidence current — and turn training into better roles and stronger pay negotiations.
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