Norland Nanny principal joins campaign to regulate nannies

One of the main aims of the campaign is to bring to public attention the fact that the nanny sector is not regulated in the UK and could, potentially, pose a threat to the safeguarding of children cared for in their own homes.

RM has a long-established relationship with Norland College, and Dr Rose's patronage reflects her belief in the registration of nannies and regulation of nanny agencies in the UK. 

Dr Rose said she was ‘delighted’ to become the campaign’s first patron.

‘I am especially pleased to hold this position, given that Norland was established in 1892 as the very first educational establishment to offer childcare training, a revolutionary notion at the time, and continues to champion the professionalisation of nannies,' she said.

'I am passionately committed to increasing the regulation of the nanny profession so that we can ensure that all young children can enjoy a high quality and safe environment.

'I look forward to supporting this critical national campaign.’

RM has been able to raise awareness to such an extent that nannies can now choose to register on the voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register. 

However, it is still the case that anyone can call themselves a nanny and anyone can set up a nanny agency, which is why the campaign continues.

Tricia Pritchard, chair of RM, said, ‘It is an honour to welcome Janet as our first patron and I would like to thank her for the support and dedication she has shown to our campaign.

'As Principal of the hugely respected Norland College, she brings much-needed support at such a challenging time for the whole childcare and early years workforce, enabling us to continue our work with nannies countrywide, and we look forward to working closely with Janet in the months ahead.’

Dr Rose has had a long-standing career in early years education, training, and provision - both nationally and internationally. She has worked at Norland for over four years and oversaw the acquisition of degree-awarding powers, beginning the pathway for Norland to become the first specialist early years university in the world.  Before joining Norland, she was an associate professor and has an established track record of senior leadership in Higher Education.