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Free childcare scheme and including nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

The government’s 15/30 free childcare scheme currently excludes nannies, limiting the funded childcare options available to families who depend on the flexibility and unique support nannies provide. Please sign and share this petition to encourage the government to include nannies in the 15/30 hours free childcare scheme. What we’re aiming for We’re petitioning the government […]
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Nanny Insurance with Mark Bates Ltd

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Published by Matt Mason,

Nanny insurance is there for when an unplanned event happens. Since nannies face daily risks, having good insurance coverage is a no-brainer.  At Army of Nannies, we look for partners who deliver outstanding products, offer good value, and underpin their offering with excellent customer service. Mark Bates Ltd. ticks every box, so we’ve partnered with […]
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Our Nanny Agencies and the Portal Approval Process

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Published by Matt Mason,

The Army of Nannies platform helps nannies connect with roles from families and nanny agencies.  And when working with a nanny agency, we are super selective about which ones we invite on the platform.  We’re selective because we only want to present roles from trusted agencies that look after families and nannies.  So they have […]
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Hello Yoti, Our ID Verification Experts

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Published by Matt Mason,

As an online agency, it’s really important we give nannies the opportunity to ID verify themselves. And Yoti is our highly respected partner for this service. Therefore, we’ve built Yoti into the sign-up journey for all nannies. Families that see a profile that’s ID verified by Yoti are more confident about the profile as a […]
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NannyPaye: Our Recommended Payroll Experts

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Published by Matt Mason,

We have a fantastic partnership with NannyPaye. NannyPaye is a 5-star Trustpilot business that specialises in helping families manage the responsibilities of being an employer. And they can help with employment contracts too! What NannyPaye do best As a specialist payroll bureau, they look after thousands of family employers with many millions of pounds of […]
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Enhanced DBS Checks with AoN And Personnel Checks for £59

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Published by Matt Mason,

Need an Enhanced DBS? We’ve partnered with Personnel Checks to help you apply for and secure Enhanced DBS Checks without a markup on the price. We offer an exclusive discount rate on Enhanced DBS (eDBS) Checks. To benefit from the offer, all you need is a profile on the Army of Nannies site. Government eDBS […]
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We’ve Teamed Up With Safe and Sound

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Published by Matt Mason,

We are delighted to announce a partnership with the brilliant Safe and Sound – the UK’s leading provider of paediatric first aid training. And they’re offering Army of Nannies’ clients  – families and nannies – an exclusive 10% discount on their paediatric first aid courses. See the end for the offer details. Meet one of […]
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Only By Our Actions Will We Make WE ARE ALL EQUAL a Reality

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Published by Matt Mason,

Triggered by tragedy and momentum behind the #BlackLivesMatter movement, I reminded that the simple statement of ‘We are all equal’ remains a societal aspiration for many. Sadly, today, we cannot own this most basic of claims.  Here in the UK, we view our society and communities – on the whole – as fortunate and progressive.  […]
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Ten Things to Consider Before Employing a Nanny

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Published by Matt Mason,

Before employing a nanny, there are a few things to consider to ensure you are all set up to find, secure and keep the childcare resources your family needs. These ten pointers will help you before embarking on your nanny-finding journey.   Finding the right nanny for your family Be clear about the skills you […]
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The Questions To Ask A Nanny At An Interview

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Published by Matt Mason,

As many variables exist, preparing a one-size-fits-all list of questions to ask a nanny at an interview is challenging.  But there are some themes to draw from. Prepping for the interview stages is essential.  This is your chance (and the nanny’s chance) to ensure a good fit.  It also shares some good pointers on how […]
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Nanny Search and Engaging a Nanny-Finding Platform

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Published by Matt Mason,

When embarking on a nanny search, there are many options, including a nanny-finding platform.  Here’s a review of three of the most popular options and what they bring to your nanny search. Top of the tree:  A fully managed search with a traditional agency There are some excellent traditional nanny agencies out there that will […]
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A guide to finding a nanny for a part-time role

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Published by Matt Mason,

Part-time roles are on the up, but they are tricky to fill.  So here is a guide to some of the things to consider when searching for a part-time nanny. What defines a part-time role? The rule of thumb is that a part-time role offers less than 35 hours a week.    From wrap-around hours […]
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The Advantages to Nanny’s Little One Coming to Work

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Published by Matt Mason,

Nanny’s little one joining them at work is a hot topic. With nursery places like hens’ teeth, nannies with children are struggling to find childcare solutions around their work. And sometimes, that’s resulting in excellent nannies leaving the industry they love. We’ve recently had quite a few nannies ask if they can take their little […]
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Family Checklist to Appointing a New Nanny

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Published by Matt Mason,

The road to appointing a new nanny or NannySitter has a few challenges, but they are easily managed. Doing the basics right at the beginning may help your new working relationship get off to the strongest start possible. We advise all families to complete these checks, whether you’re running your nanny search on social, using […]
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Is a Nanny Share a Workable Solution for You?

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Published by Matt Mason,

A nanny Share as a childcare solution has been around for a while. And they can be cost-effective. But there are certainly some lookouts to consider if, as a family, you feel this is your favoured route to childcare. What is Nanny Share? Simply put, this is when two families get together and secure a […]
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Working in Harmony With Nanny in The New World

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Published by Matt Mason,

Over the past couple of years, we have all seen a lot of rapid change.  And in many households, working in harmony – between nannies and families – has been significantly tested.  These are not necessarily new stresses, as being under one roof has existed for years, but recent restrictions and lifestyle changes have certainly […]
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Nanny Finding And Welcoming A New Nanny

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Published by Matt Mason,

Welcoming a new nanny into your home the right way can make a huge difference to a child’s well-being and happiness.  And it can also help to quickly establish a solid working relationship on which you’ll come to depend. We developed this post in partnership with Nanny Laura. A career nanny with over 30 years […]
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Children’s Activities and Jobs for Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

When searching for jobs for nannies, bringing a breadth of experience is essential and could make all the difference to securing the role you want.  However, it’s challenging to demonstrate all you can bring to a role if you’re a new or relatively new nanny. This blog will explore why becoming or working with a […]
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Interview Tips for Nannies from Nanny Agencies

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Published by Matt Mason,

Interview tip for nannies is a comprehensive suite of tips from leading UK Agencies. Doubtless, many of you already know all of these pointers, but it’s well worth reading—especially if you are relatively new to nannying. Interview tips for nannies: Be prepared Get your mindset right: Interviews are just a two-way conversation to discover whether two parties […]
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Searching with Nanny Agencies: Tips for Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

Searching with nanny agencies is an effective way to lead your search for a family, but there are things you can do to help your agency help you. As a search platform, we work with many agencies, so we asked them what tips they would give nannies searching with nanny agencies. We posted an open […]
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Nannies With Agency Stand Out

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Published by Matt Mason,

What do I mean by nannies with agency? Agency is about taking control of your career. Your sense of agency will greatly impact your search for a new family, whether through an agency or searching under your own steam. In today’s marketplace, nannies must set themselves up as small businesses ready to engage agencies and families. […]
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Navigating the Path to Success as a Manny

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Published by Matt Mason,

The brilliant Manny Liam Taylor shares his insights on breaking down barriers and securing a rewarding childcare career as a make caregiver. Hello from Manny Liam Embarking on a career as a Manny (male nanny) in childcare is a rewarding and fulfilling journey. In a field traditionally dominated by females, male caregivers bring a unique […]
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Learning Curve Group And Access to Free Training

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Published by Matt Mason,

Learning Curve Group’s vision is to transform lives through learning by offering accessible education.  We share that vision. So, we have partnered with them to help nannies access free, high-quality online training to boost their careers. Read on to find out more about Learning Curve Group and how to access their training. A big hello […]
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New Nanny Guidance and Building Your Career

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Published by Matt Mason,

So you want to be a nanny – how exciting! Building your profile as a new nanny involves many steps.  But it’s worth it as it’s an enriching and gratifying role as you shape young lives and help families thrive. Here, we explore some critical steps to consider and share helpful resources to help you […]
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Getting the Language Right Around Autism

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Published by Matt Mason,

Getting the language right around Autism is an essential first step when considering a nannying role for an Autistic young person.   So we’ve teamed up with Laura, the Neurodivergent Nurse, to provide a helpful resource for nannies to do just that. Hello, I’m Laura I am an independent Nurse and Sleep Consultant at ‘Laura […]
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Finding a Nanny Job on AoN

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Published by Matt Mason,

Finding a nanny job with Army of Nannies very much depends on the strength of your profile. The more complete your profile, the better the matches we’ll make and the more likely you’ll find the nanny job you need. If you have yet to create a profile on our site, please follow the link below […]
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The Questions to Ask Before Nannying an Autistic Child

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Published by Matt Mason,

Just like any other role, Nannying an autistic child has every chance of being a highly rewarding role.  A role defined by moments of joy and also moments of challenge.  But to give it every chance of being a success – for the child, the family and the nanny – it’s really important to go […]
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Five Organic Learning Tips For The Home

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Published by Matt Mason,

Kathryn Lord is an awarding-winning author of two wonderful books:  More to Books and More to Organising.  With this guest blog, Kathryn offers five simple tips on how to bring more organic learning opportunities into your home and your child’s playtimes.   An Organic Learning Cross-Over Between More to Books & More to Organising More to […]
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A Little Tax Quiz For Part-time and full-time Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

Hello nannies, Here’s a 10-minute tax quiz designed to test whether you know your stuff about tax. I promise, we have tried to make it fun and informative: Just eight questions to check your smarts. Please give it a go, and see how you do. And share your result on our social channels. Take the […]
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LinkedIn And Why It Is For Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

It’s surprising how your social channels can help with not only getting your profile out there but also finding new roles.  But there’s one platform that really stands out when it comes to business. And that’s LinkedIn.. Here’s why we think LinkedIn should be part of your online nanny presence and how best to approach […]
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Something for little ones

Children’s Activities and Their Developmental Benefits

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Published by Matt Mason,

Club Hub is THE site for finding local children’s activities across the UK.   As our partner, we’re delighted to share this blog with our nannies and families.  The post highlights six incredible benefits of children’s activities and explains why incorporating these activities can be a game-changer for you and the children in your care. Looking […]
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Monkey Music and bringing the music home

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Published by Matt Mason,

We love Monkey Music and all it stands for. So much so that we asked Jayne from Monkey Music Chelsea and Westminster for tips on bringing music into little people’s lives. Hi, I’m Jayne 👋 For the last 20 years, I’ve been running my Monkey Music classes in Chelsea and Westminster. As a professional violinist, […]
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Kids Collab and Army of Nannies buddy up

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Published by Matt Mason,

We are delighted to announce a partnership with Kids Collab. They are an online community that gets kids aged 3-6 outdoors, active and engaging in real-life experiences. The Kids Collab Mission We are on a mission to empower parents, nannies and caregivers. And we do this by sharing the knowledge and resources to grow a […]
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KidsArt! Bringing Art to Littles Ones

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Published by Matt Mason,

Recently, we’ve had the privilege of using Kidsart! artworks as the backdrops to our live nannying positions. And we LOVE THEM. So much so, we want to introduce KidsArt! to nannies and families in the hope that some little ones might get the chance to attend one of their studios (and create us some more […]
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The AoN Diversity Reading Room

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Published by Matt Mason,

We have launched the Army of Nannies Diversity Reading Room. It’s a simple idea – create an online space, for nannies and families, to showcases children’s books that celebrate diversity. And all the books on the shelves are recommended by our community of nannies, families and little ones. And friends of Army of Nannies have […]
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The AoN Facebook Groups You Can Access

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Published by Matt Mason,

You can access a growing suite of active and engaged Facebook groups with an active subscription to the Army of Nannies Agency Portal. Below is a list of the main Facebook groups to support your searches or promote your brand to attract new families. Remember, roles posted on the site will likely be featured in […]
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Six Top Tips to Staying Motivated

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Published by Matt Mason,

Recently, staying motivated has been a big challenge for everyone, and most certainly, nannies; lockdowns, furloughs, WFH families, cost of living and changing responsibilities have hit many nannies hard.  And not to forget the most challenging of all challenges, losing a position to families restructuring the childcare needs. So how do we stay motivated and […]
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New World Nannies And What They Bring to Nanny Search

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Published by Matt Mason,

The last couple of years have brought about changes to every business sector. We’re seeing significant changes in our industry that are creating a new breed of nanny, and we’re calling them ‘New World Nannies’. What is a New World Nanny? New World Nannies are doing their best to adapt to the new world. They […]
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Safety First: Our Guide for Families and Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

Whether you’re a family or a nanny, it has to be safety first.  And we take on and offline protection very seriously. If we boil down the nanny and family relationship, it’s essentially inviting a childcare professional into a family’s home to look after their most precious possession – their children.  With that in mind, […]
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A Mini First Aid Quiz To Test Your First Aid Skills

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Published by Matt Mason,

It doesn’t matter how safe you think you are, things happen that need the immediate application of first aid.  Whether it’s falls in playgrounds or a choking scare, having someone in the room with the skills and the confidence to apply them is critical. Give your first aid skills a quick test In partnership with […]
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A Go Gross Quiz For Families And Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

This part quiz/part fact-finding exercise – for nannies and families – and, amongst other things, will help you understand why going gross is essential when discussing salaries. And this is true for both families and nannies! It takes about 10 minutes, so grab a cuppa and go for it. And remember to tell us how […]
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