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Before and After School Childcare

Before and After School Childcare Finding a trustworthy and reliable before and after school nanny is a challenging task for many families. While there are numerous childcare options available, the right fit can feel like finding a unicorn. The following blog explores the difficulties that families face when searching for

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FAQs The Benefits of Ofsted Registration Explained

The Benefits of Ofsted Registration Explained   We’ve recently been thinking about those FAQs we get from nannies and families who are understandably baffled by the different types of childcare, qualifications and accreditations out there. (We recently blogged on the difference between nannies and childminders and we will be doing

Easter Craft Activity – Bunny Toilet Roll

Easter Craft Activity - Toilet Roll Bunny Toilet rolls make the perfect craft box item because you can pretty much guarantee you've always got one or two on hand. They’re also a good size for little hands to hold comfortably and are durable and pliable. This Toilet Roll Easter Bunny is

DBS Update: Home Based Positions – Definition Amended

DBS Update: Home Based Positions - Definition Amended This week the DBS released an announcement that there will be changes in their application forms as of the 27th April 2015. Who is Affected by the Changes? - LIVE IN Nannies & Au Pairs. - Those living in the same home

Tax-free Childcare update

Details of the Government’s Tax-free Childcare – what you need to know Last year the Government announced a consultation on their tax-free childcare proposals designed to help working parents pay for the ever-increasing cost of childcare. This week it outlined how the new Tax-Free Childcare scheme will work. Tax-Free Childcare

Autumn Fun!

  Happy Nest ‘s Autumn blog is full of great ideas for our busy nannies & families, make the little ones autumn magical with fun days out & crafty days at home.  ~~~ 21,23 & 25 October, 10am – Family Fungi Walks. Have some fun-gi in the woods & learn about what to look

Ready, Steady, Grow!

Enjoy the very last of the Summer with the fun in the garden this September.  We have found some great & inspirational ideas of how to get the children interested and involved in planting, growing & cooking their own food… For some inspiring tips on how to entertain & educate