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Rosebud Nanny Agency is both a member and committee member of the Association of Nanny Agencies (ANA), the only UK based not-for-profit trade association that exists to raise the standard of nanny agencies.
As a member, we adhere to a strict code of conduct and aim for the highest standard of professionalism and care in our sector.
To read more about the Association of Nanny Agencies, you can visit their website...
Payroll
Rosebud Nanny agency works closely with two payroll companies. Both can offer the full service of payroll, HR and pensions.
PAYE for Nannies Ltd is a small family company, based in Norfolk, which has been providing specialist payroll services for over fourteen years to over five thousand clients.
You can visit their web page or call the team on 01485 533322
Way2Paye is a local, family run payroll agency specialising in nannies and small business payroll. They are based in Northampton and provide unlimited support and free advice on all pay and employment law issues.
You can visit Way2Paye’s website or call Karen and Tina on 01604 743346.
Ofsted Registration
Many families have access to childcare vouchers, or the tax free childcare system.
If a nanny is Ofsted registered, she can accept either of these as part of her salary.
To register with Ofsted, a nanny must hold (as a minimum) common core skills training in childcare, paediatric first aid, a DBS check registered with the update service, and nanny insurance.
As the employer receives the financial benefit of the nanny’s registration, we recommend the employer covers the cost of registration (£105 per year) with the nanny paying the associated costs (DBS check, first aid and insurance).
Please contact Rosebud Nanny Agency for a step by step guide through the Ofsted registration process.
DBS checks
Rosebud Nanny Agency can apply for a DBS check on your behalf following your registration meeting. However, if you are not registered / prefer to apply yourself, this can be done via Ofsted directly, or contacting Margaret at Project Action London (the company I work with for nanny training). Please ensure you register your DBS certificate with the update service, also below.
First Aid
Rosebud Nanny Agency recommends three local first aid trainers. All of the below run paediatric first aid courses that meet the requirements for Ofsted registration, and are valid for 3 years.
Jacqui Dilley at Trainingsmith offers half of the training online followed by 1 day with Jacqui in Dunstable, or at your home (for a group of 6 or more).
Sarah McGuinness at Critical Response Training uses venues across Hertfordshire or can run courses at your home (for a group of 6 or more). The course runs over two days.
Chris and Laura at CL first aid training run courses across St Albans, Hertford, Northampton and Bedford. The course runs over two days.
All of the above first aid trainers offer a £5 discount if you mention Rosebud Nanny Agency at time of booking.
Nanny Training Courses
If you would like to apply for Ofsted registration but do not hold a Childcare qualification, you can take the Ofsted compliant Level 1 Common Core Skills Course.
Project Action London runs a fantastic common core skills course. Contact Margaret for more information. They also run other online courses.
Another company we work closely with is NannyBright. They offer various online courses aimed at Nannies and childcare workers.
Use the code RB25OFF to get 25% discount on ANY course on their website!
Insurance
It is a legal requirement for nanny employers to hold Employers Liability insurance, and although nannies do not HAVE to have insurance (unless they're Ofsted registered, as its a requirement for Ofsted) Rosebud Nanny Agency would strongly advise all nannies to have public liability/professional indemnity insurance.
The Association of Nanny Agencies has teamed up with Morton Michel, the popular insurance specialist. As such, Rosebud Nanny agency (as a member of ANA) is able to provide discounted insurance to both nannies and clients. Please follow these links:
Nannies - use this link to apply which will automatically include a 10% discount on your nanny insurance policy.
Nanny employers - use this link to get a quote, and when asked if you're a member of ANA click 'yes' to have the discount applied.