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Our Nanny Agencies and the Portal Approval Process

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Published by Matt Mason,

The Army of Nannies platform helps nannies connect with roles from families and nanny agencies.  And when working with a nanny agency, we are super selective about which ones we invite on the platform.  We’re selective because we only want to present roles from trusted agencies that look after families and nannies.  So they have […]
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Morton Michel Teams Up With Army of Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

Morton Michel is a specialist childcare insurance broker. And early-years professionals have trusted them for over 57 years to provide tailored insurance, risk management and service solutions. And they offer AoN nannies an exclusive discount of up to 10% off nanny insurance. Why Is Insurance Important For Nannies? Morton Michel nanny insurance can help you […]
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Hello Yoti, Our ID Verification Experts

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Published by Matt Mason,

As an online agency, it’s really important we give nannies the opportunity to ID verify themselves. And Yoti is our highly respected partner for this service. Therefore, we’ve built Yoti into the sign-up journey for all nannies. Families that see a profile that’s ID verified by Yoti are more confident about the profile as a […]
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NannyPaye: Our Recommended Payroll Experts

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Published by Matt Mason,

We have a fantastic partnership with NannyPaye. NannyPaye is a 5-star Trustpilot business that specialises in helping families manage the responsibilities of being an employer. And they can help with employment contracts too! What NannyPaye do best As a specialist payroll bureau, they look after thousands of family employers with many millions of pounds of […]
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Enhanced DBS Checks with AoN And Personnel Checks for £59

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Published by Matt Mason,

Need an Enhanced DBS? We’ve partnered with Personnel Checks to help you apply for and secure Enhanced DBS Checks without a markup on the price. We offer an exclusive discount rate on Enhanced DBS (eDBS) Checks, and all you need to unlock the offer is a profile on the Army of Nannies site. What you […]
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We’ve Teamed Up With Safe and Sound

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Published by Matt Mason,

We are delighted to announce a partnership with the brilliant Safe and Sound – the UK’s leading provider of paediatric first aid training. And they’re offering Army of Nannies’ clients  – families and nannies – an exclusive 10% discount on their paediatric first aid courses. See the end for the offer details. Meet one of […]
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Only By Our Actions Will We Make WE ARE ALL EQUAL a Reality

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Published by Matt Mason,

Triggered by tragedy and momentum behind the #BlackLivesMatter movement, I reminded that the simple statement of ‘We are all equal’ remains a societal aspiration for many. Sadly, today, we cannot own this most basic of claims.  Here in the UK, we view our society and communities – on the whole – as fortunate and progressive.  […]
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The Questions To Ask A Nanny At An Interview

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Published by Matt Mason,

As many variables exist, preparing a one-size-fits-all list of questions to ask a nanny at an interview is challenging.  But there are some themes to draw from. Prepping for the interview stages is essential.  This is your chance (and the nanny’s chance) to ensure a good fit.  It also shares some good pointers on how […]
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Nanny Search and Engaging a Nanny-Finding Platform

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Published by Matt Mason,

When embarking on a nanny search, there are many options.  Here’s a review of three of the most popular options and what they bring to your search. Top of the tree:  A fully managed search with a traditional agency There are some excellent traditional nanny agencies out there that will take your brief and offer […]
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A guide to finding a nanny for a part-time role

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Published by Matt Mason,

Part-time roles are on the up, but they are tricky to fill.  So here is a guide to some of the things to consider when searching for a part-time nanny. What defines a part-time role? The rule of thumb is that a part-time role offers less than 35 hours a week.    From wrap-around hours […]
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The Advantages to Nanny’s Little One Coming to Work

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Published by Matt Mason,

Nanny’s little one joining them at work is a hot topic right now. With nursery places like hens’ teeth, nannies with children are struggling to find childcare solutions around their work. And sometimes, that’s resulting in excellent nannies leaving the industry they love. We’ve recently had quite a few nannies ask if they can take […]
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Family Checklist to Appointing a New Nanny

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Published by Matt Mason,

The road to appointing a new nanny or NannySitter has a few challenges, but they are easily managed. Doing the basics right at the beginning may help your new working relationship get off to the strongest start possible. If you’re here, you’ve likely done the interviews. The potential nanny may have met the children they’ll […]
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Back to School and Work With Nanny’s Help

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Published by Matt Mason,

Back to school is always a big moment.  It’s often an anxious time. And never more so than right now! Helpful Article:  We’re hearing that families and nannies are struggling to help their children positively embrace getting back to school.  We found this article from mentalhealth.org.up and thought it helpful for families and caregivers. And […]
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Is a Nanny Share a Workable Solution for You?

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Published by Matt Mason,

Nanny Shares have been around for a while now. But have the recent changes in workplace dynamics hindered or helped its growth as a viable childcare solution? It feels like it has progressed as a viable childcare solution. But it’s not as straightforward a solution as one might think.  And there are certainly some lookouts […]
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Working in Harmony With Nanny in The New World

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Published by Matt Mason,

Over the past few months, we have all seen a lot of rapid change.  And in many households, working in harmony – between nannies and families – has been significantly tested.  These are not necessarily new stresses, as being under one roof is a situation that’s existed for many years, but recent restrictions and lifestyle […]
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Nanny Finding And Welcoming A New Nanny

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Published by Matt Mason,

Welcoming a new nanny into your home the right way can make a huge difference to a child’s well-being and happiness.  And it can also help to quickly establish a solid working relationship on which you’ll come to depend. AoN guest post from Nanny Laura The approach outlined comes from 30 years of tried and […]
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New Nanny Guidance and Building Your Career

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Published by Matt Mason,

So you want to be a nanny – how exciting! Building your profile as a new nanny in the UK involves many steps.  But it’s worth it as it’s an enriching and gratifying role as you shape young lives and help families thrive. Here, we explore some critical steps to consider and share helpful resources […]
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Getting the Language Right Around Autism

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Published by Matt Mason,

Getting the language right around Autism is an essential first step when considering a nannying role for an Autistic young person.   So we’ve teamed up with Laura, the Neurodivergent Nurse, to provide a helpful resource for nannies to do just that. Hello, I’m Laura I am an independent Nurse and Sleep Consultant at ‘Laura […]
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A Guide to Progressing Connections on AoN

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Published by Matt Mason,

If you have roles showing on your Connections Made folder, you have successfully connected to a family (or agency) searching for a nanny. Firstly, well done: The strength of your profile has resulted in someone identifying you as a potential nanny for a role. Make the first step count Now we have to convert the […]
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The Questions to Ask Before Nannying an Autistic Child

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Published by Matt Mason,

Just like any other role, Nannying an autistic child has every chance of being a highly rewarding role.  A role defined by moments of joy and also moments of challenge.  But to give it every chance of being a success – for the child, the family and the nanny – it’s really important to go […]
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Five Organic Learning Tips For The Home

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Published by Matt Mason,

Kathryn Lord is an awarding-winning author of two wonderful books:  More to Books and More to Organising.  With this guest blog, Kathryn offers five simple tips on how to bring more organic learning opportunities into your home and your child’s playtimes.   An Organic Learning Cross-Over Between More to Books & More to Organising More to […]
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A Little Tax Quiz For Part-time and full-time Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

Hello nannies, Here’s a 10-minute tax quiz designed to test whether you know your stuff about tax. I promise, we have tried to make it fun and informative: Just eight questions to check your smarts. Please give it a go, and see how you do. And share your result on our social channels. Take the […]
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LinkedIn And Why It Is For Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

It’s surprising how your social channels can help with not only getting your profile out there but also finding new roles.  But there’s one platform that really stands out when it comes to business. And that’s LinkedIn.. Here’s why we think LinkedIn should be part of your online nanny presence and how best to approach […]
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Something for little ones

Monkey Music and bringing the music home

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Published by Matt Mason,

We love Monkey Music and all it stands for. So much so that we asked Jayne from Monkey Music Chelsea and Westminster for tips on bringing music into little people’s lives. Hi, I’m Jayne 👋 For the last 20 years, I’ve been running my Monkey Music classes in Chelsea and Westminster. As a professional violinist, […]
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Kids Collab and Army of Nannies buddy up

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Published by Matt Mason,

We are delighted to announce a partnership with Kids Collab. They are an online community that gets kids aged 3-6 outdoors, active and engaging in real-life experiences. The Kids Collab Mission We are on a mission to empower parents, nannies and caregivers. And we do this by sharing the knowledge and resources to grow a […]
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KidsArt! Bringing Art to Littles Ones

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Published by Matt Mason,

Recently, we’ve had the privilege of using Kidsart! artworks as the backdrops to our live nannying positions. And we LOVE THEM. So much so, we want to introduce KidsArt! to nannies and families in the hope that some little ones might get the chance to attend one of their studios (and create us some more […]
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The AoN Diversity Reading Room

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Published by Matt Mason,

We have launched the Army of Nannies Diversity Reading Room. It’s a simple idea – create an online space, for nannies and families, to showcases children’s books that celebrate diversity. And all the books on the shelves are recommended by our community of nannies, families and little ones. And friends of Army of Nannies have […]
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Six Top Tips to Staying Motivated

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Published by Matt Mason,

Recently, staying motivated has been a big challenge for everyone, and most certainly, nannies; lockdowns, furloughs, WFH families, cost of living and changing responsibilities have hit many nannies hard.  And not to forget the most challenging of all challenges, losing a position to families restructuring the childcare needs. So how do we stay motivated and […]
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New World Nannies And What They Bring to Nanny Search

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Published by Matt Mason,

The last couple of years has brought about changes to every business sector.  And we’re seeing significant changes in our industry that are bringing about a new breed of nanny, and we’re calling them ‘New World Nannies’. What is a New World Nanny? New World Nannies are doing their best to adapt to the new […]
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Safety First: Our Guide for Families and Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

Whether you’re a family or a nanny, it has to be safety first.  And we take on and offline protection very seriously. If we boil down the nanny and family relationship, it’s essentially inviting a childcare professional into a family’s home to look after their most precious possession – their children.  With that in mind, […]
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A Mini First Aid Quiz To Test Your First Aid Skills

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Published by Matt Mason,

It doesn’t matter how safe you think you are things happen that need the immediate application of first aid.  Whether it’s falls in playgrounds or a choking scare, it’s critical to have someone in the room with the skills and the confidence to apply them. Give your first aid skills a quick test In partnership […]
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A Go Gross Quiz For Families And Nannies

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Published by Matt Mason,

This part quiz/part fact-finding exercise – for nannies and families – and, amongst other things, will help you understand why going gross is essential when discussing salaries. And this is true for both families and nannies! It takes about 10 minutes, so grab a cuppa and go for it. And remember to tell us how […]
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