New national nanny register launched to raise standards and improve safety
by Jess Gibson
A voluntary national register of nannies has been launched by the National Nanny Association (NNA) alongside the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore.
The register aims to improve safety, increase standards and provide what the NNA has described as “long overdue recognition” for nannies in the UK, who are currently not required to register with Ofsted, as other early years settings are. This means that there is no requirement for nannies – or anyone working with children in a home-based role – to have an enhanced DBS check.
To sign up to the register, nannies must provide evidence of the following:
- A Level 3 or above in childcare and education, or a Level 3 in home-based childcare and education.
- An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
- A valid paediatric first aid certificate, completed within the last three years.
- A Level 2 or 3 food hygiene certificate, completed within the last three years.
- Public liability insurance specific to nannies.
Upon successfully joining the register, nannies will receive a certificate that is valid for a year and a pin badge.
NNA co-founder Allie Bell said of the new register: “Our vision is a future where every child receives exceptional care, and every nanny is equipped to thrive. The National Nanny Register is an ultimate milestone in raising standards and building trust in our industry.”