A pair of trainers

Training is another string that's just been added to the bow of east London-based Riverside Childcare. Its course Introduction to Nannying/Childminding Practice has gained accreditation from the Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education and counts as recognised training under the childcare approval scheme. Over its 16 years Riverside has gone from a nanny agency to a supplier of nursery and school staff as well. Its new training company builds on the expertise of founder Jill Wheatcroft, who started out as a nanny herself in her teens. She then trained in children's nursing and worked in both home and...