28 October 2004
Not quite the nanny from hell, but the nanny agencies
from hell were exposed this month by the consumer protection magazine Which?
when it sent one of its researchers to...
28 October 2004
An organisation to raise standards and create better
communication between agencies had its official launch at the Professional
Nanny conference on 2 October. The Association of Nanny Agencies has been...
28 October 2004
Another ambitious enterprise is a course being
developed for childcarers working in tourism, such as ski nannies. Chiltern
College is joining forces with Nannies Abroad to create the Certificate of...
28 October 2004
This year's survey of pay for nannies round the UK is
now being compiled by Nannytax. Agencies are reminded to return their
questionnaires if they've received one from Nannytax, or...
28 October 2004
You might not appreciate how much there is to know
about nannying until you've seen The Nanny Handbook: The essential guide to
being a nanny, by Teena Kamen. It has...
28 October 2004
Horses come with the territory for a band of nannies
who want to stay in the riding habit, as Helen Kewley finds Sometimes nannies
leave the profession because they find...
28 October 2004
Have a go at trying out another way to talk with the
children in your care, using these tips from language consultant Opal Dunn As
more nannies join holiday tour...
28 October 2004
The biggest nanny circle in Britain met this month to
promote professionalism and honour achievements 'My name is Louise Kirk and I'm
the Professional Nanny of the Year - and...
28 October 2004
Parents will have their childcare gurus and guides -
must you follow them too? Jennie Lindon offers her own advice As a nanny and
student of childcare you will have...
28 October 2004
Art is made to be seen, and putting children's work up
on display is the finest finishing touch, says Hilary White Displaying
children's art in the home is a great...