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Part-Time Nanny – Islington
Part-time Part-Time Nanny, 1 Child — Islington LocationIslington, N1 HoursMon, Wed, Fri, 8am–4pm Rate£15–£18/hr Start dateFlexible A family in Islington is looking for a part-time nanny for their 2-year-old, three days a week while both parents work from home two other days. Responsibilities Structured play and early learning activities Meal and snack preparation Nap routine…
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After-School Nanny – Greenwich (2 children)
Part-time After-School Nanny, 2 Children — Greenwich LocationGreenwich, SE10 Hours3pm–7pm, Mon–Fri Rate£16–£19/hr Start dateASAP A warm, friendly family in Greenwich is looking for a reliable after-school nanny for their two children, aged 5 and 8. Responsibilities School pick-up Preparing a light dinner Homework support Age-appropriate activities and outings Requirements Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to…
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How to Give Your Nanny Feedback (Without It Being Awkward)
Most tension between families and nannies doesn’t come from one big problem — it builds from small things left unsaid. Regular, straightforward feedback is one of the simplest ways to keep a placement working well long-term. Little and often beats saving it up A short weekly check-in — five minutes, even by text — normalises…
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Settling In: How to Help Your Nanny and Child Bond
Even the best-matched nanny and child need time to build trust. Expecting an instant bond puts unnecessary pressure on everyone — a more realistic timeline helps you tell the difference between normal adjustment and a genuine mismatch. Expect an adjustment period Most children take somewhere between a few days and a few weeks to settle…
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How to Prepare Your Home for a New Nanny
A confident start makes a real difference to how quickly a new nanny settles in. Most of the preparation takes an evening, and it pays off in the first week. Safety basics Do a quick childproofing review with fresh eyes — a new nanny will notice things you’ve stopped seeing Write down emergency contacts: both…
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What Makes an “Educational” Nanny Different?
Every nanny keeps children safe. Not every nanny actively engages with how a child learns and develops. That distinction is the entire reason Little Penguins Nannies exists. Custodial care vs educational engagement A custodial approach focuses on supervision: children are safe, fed, and occupied. An educational approach asks a further question at every stage —…
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A Week in the Life of an Educational Nanny
To make the “educational approach” concrete rather than a slogan, here’s a composite, illustrative week — not any one real family, but a realistic picture of how the pieces come together for a family with a toddler and a school-age child. Monday — settling into the week School run at 8:15, then an afternoon with…
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What Does a Nanny Actually Do, Day to Day?
“Nanny” gets used loosely to cover everything from occasional babysitting to full household management. In reality, it’s a specific role with a fairly consistent shape, whatever the family. Here’s what a typical day actually looks like. The morning For younger children, mornings usually start with getting dressed, breakfast, and preparing for the day. For school-age…
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How to Write a Nanny Contract That Protects Everyone
UK employment law requires that employees receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work. For a role as personal and trust-based as a nanny, a proper contract isn’t just a legal box to tick — it prevents the vast majority of disputes before they start. The basics it must cover…
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Nanny Holiday Entitlement and Sick Pay: What’s the Law?
As your nanny’s employer, their holiday and sick pay aren’t optional extras — they’re legal entitlements, the same as for any other employee in the UK. Statutory holiday entitlement Under the Working Time Regulations, employees are entitled to a statutory minimum of 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday per year, pro-rated for part-time hours. This can include…
