Playsound Services Ltd are a North-West based firm specialising in the design, supply and installation of a superb range of educational playground equipment.At Playsound we understand the importance of outdoor play and have designed a range of equipment which is accessible to all children ...
Read more about Playsound Services LtdSchool Bears supplies branded promotional items for Schools and Nurseries. Get your brand noticed! We can customise thousands of promotional products to promote your Nursery.Explore our cost-effective items and choose from branded merchandise, such as promotional pens, promotional stationery, brande...
Read more about School BearsIt all started when a mother was looking for socks her son would wear. Mel Thomsett founded the Sensory Smart store in Hampshire after facing the challenge of finding suitable clothing for her son, who was diagnosed with autism. Mel's research and help from an Occupational Therapist led her to under...
Read more about Sensory SmartSmartie Artie has the perfect fun entertainment for school events.A program of comedy, magic, puppets,balloon modelling and games.A Smartie Artie one hour show for your school or nursery will always be a hit.Smartie Artie is a wonderful attraction at the school fair with shows and mix and mingle per...
Read more about Smartie ArtieSovereign Design Play Systems Ltd is one of the leading suppliers of playground structures in the country. The Essex based company have 30 years of experience in enhancing outdoor play areas for children of all kinds of ages and needs.We provide an extensive service and range of play and learning pr...
Read more about Sovereign Design Play SystemsSparkle Stars provide perfect party entertainment for girls who like to have fun! We have a wide range of party packages ranging from pamper parties and princess parties to sparkles, mermaids and unicorns, plus so much more.We cater for small groups of friends or a bigger number of guests depending ...
Read more about Sparkle StarsHello! I am Samantha Dholakia, the founder of SPD Tuition and Coaching and creator of The Behaviour Balance System© (TBBS) and The Behaviour Bank© (TBB). I am an Executive Coach and mentor, Neurolinguistic Programmer and Consultant Trainer. With over 15 years experience in th...
Read more about SPD Tuition & CoachingA nanny is an experienced professional who provides continuous childcare, while a babysitter usually provides short-term or casual care for children.While both supervise and care for children when parents are away, a nanny is a regular and daily job. Nannies often take on household tasks and are involved in the children's lives. On the other hand, babysitters are temporary caregivers who are typically hired to watch the children for a set period.
Typically, full time nannies work 10-12 hour days, Mon-Fri. Most roles are between 8am and 7pm but some can go beyond these times. It used to be common for nannies to work 60+ hours per week, but this trend is declining.Live-in nannies generally work between 10 and 12 hours per day, five days a week. Most families will also expect two nights babysitting as part of the package. A live-in nanny may work a 24-hour shift or five-six day shifts for a higher salary.
Part- time nannies offer a flexible option to local childminders. While a childminder looks after children at their own residence – nannies work in your home. A nanny only looks after your kids — so they can follow your family's schedule and provide much more flexibility compared to childminders.Nannies typically have an employment arrangement with the parents entitling them to benefits such as annual holiday, maternity leave, and all other employment benefits. A childminder looks after children in their own setting and are compensated for caring for multiple children simultaneously.
A childminder offers childcare services to children in their own home for more than two hours each day. In England, childminders are required to be registered with Ofsted. Operating as independent entrepreneurs, childminders manage a small business from their home, caring for children from multiple families. To become registered with Ofsted, childminders must be at least 18 years old and provide childcare in their own residence for more than two hours daily, in exchange for payment.There are certain exceptions when Ofsted registration is not required, which are set out in this factsheet from Ofsted.
A childminder is permitted to care for a maximum of six children under the age of 8 at any given time. Of these six children, a maximum of three may be young children and only one child can be under the age of one. (A child is considered a young child until September 1st following their 5th birthday). Additionally, this maximum count includes the childminder's own children if they are under the age of eight.
As childminders do not have the same overhead costs as day nurseries, they often offer more affordable childcare options. Additionally, parents can benefit from tax-free childcare vouchers and Universal Credit, along with funded hours for early years children, to help reduce their childcare expenses.
You can find local nannies and childminders on listing directories such as nurseriesandschools where you can find local babysitters, nannies and childminders. Search trusted childcare by name and location.