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THE POWER OF PLAY

It is impossible to underestimate the importance of the role of play in children's development cycle, says Nanny of the Year. All children can learn through play from a very young age; babies are naturally developing their fine motor skills and strengthening muscles whilst playing with rattles and learning to…

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Charlotte Collis by Charlotte Collis

Advice

THE ADVISORY SPECTRUM

There are 700,000 people with autism in the UK so many nannies are likely to come across youngsters in their care with the condition, diagnosed or undiagnosed. CAROLINE HATTERSLEY, head of information, advice and advocacy at the National Autistic Society talks about how our sector can help give these children…

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Charlotte Collis by Charlotte Collis

Advice

BEATING THE BULLIES

One in four children will experience bullying during their childhood, says CLAUDE KNIGHTS, ceo of anti-bullying charity Kidscape says. So what exactly do we mean by bullying and what role can nannies play in helping their charges and their families? Any anti-bullying policy needs to define bullying first. It can…

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Charlotte Collis by Charlotte Collis

Advice

NANNY NATTER

We talk to Gavin McKay, a 20-year old from Coleraine in Northern Ireland, who was named the InterExchange Au Pair USA au pair of the year. What childcare experience did you have before going to the US? I had volunteered in several church youth clubs, working with children aged from…

Posted on September 27, 2021 by admin by admin

Creative Craft

SMARTEN UP WITH SMATTA

A new fabric play mat could be ideal for nannies looking for a quick and easy solution to protect tables, store craft supplies for messy mornings or take care of all that Lego. Smatta is a fabric mat that lies flat on the floor or table for children to play…

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Charlotte Collis by Charlotte Collis

Outdoors

Wild Network puts kids in touch with nature

The Wild Network has been founded by a diverse group dedicated to working together to get children back in touch with nature and outdoor play. The group of 400 organisations includes Play England, Play Scotland, Play Wales, the National Trust, RSPB, NHS Sustainable Development Unit, AMV BBDO, Green Lions and…

Posted on March 9, 2021 by admin by admin

Outdoors

Brave the cold and get outside

Harriet's blog- Nanny Harriet says staying inside should not be your option when the chill sets in W inter is with us, and nannying can seem much harder when the days are shorter, colder and often duller. So what can nannies do with children in the winter to keep them…

Posted on February 3, 2021 by admin by admin

Education

Book Reviews

Our reviews from Jason and his mum this time focus on a new series of books based on a TV series, as well as a resource book and a surprise for reluctant readers MESSY GOES TO OKIDO Pages: 22 (each book), Publisher: Thames & Hudson, Price: £5.95 for each book…

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 by Charlotte Collis by Charlotte Collis

Creative Craft

The power of story telling

Innovative publishing company calls on Nannies to share the magic of its books Maverick Publishing Ltd was launched in 2009 by Steve Bicknell and has been gradually gaining momentum over the last six years. Now, with more than 30 books in print and another 25 due to be published in…

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Charlotte Collis by Charlotte Collis

Outdoors

Provide it and they will play

The Association of Play Industries (API) was one of the first to back a call from the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on a Fit & Health Childhood for a holistic strategy from government on child development. API chair Mark Hardy talks about what the APPG's report recommends for children's…

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