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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…

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…

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…

Social dilemma


BAPN's policy and review officer has her say on the powers of social media and puts forward her new rules of engagement. Up until recently I was convinced by the positive power of social media, bringing nannies together, finding jobs and sharing information. Facebook groups and Twitter chats seemed, with…

Baranek on boys


Boys will be boys - but how can nannies develop their provision to ensure that they develop alongside girls in their setting Should childcare settings be gender neutral? This was one of the questions posed during a presentation at Childcare Expo Midlands by Jo Baranek, lead early advisor at NDNA.…

Get on top of paediatric first aid


British Red Cross first aid trainer Anna Bishop examines some common injuries that pre-schoolers may encounter and provides childcarers with some first aid advice. The Red Cross provides paediatric first aid training courses designed for people caring for children in any setting; the course equips you with the skills and…

iDEA – Netflix for children’s activities


New on-demand on-screen fitness service iDEA is described by its developers as Netflix for the children's educational activity market and has already begun to make a real mark on both the business and home markets. iDEA is a unique new service for the schools, leisure and hotels sectors nationwide that…

Tackling the tricky diet issue


Diet and nutrition is a major issue among pre-school children. Obesity figures are widely quoted for older children but disturbingly more than 20% of children are overweight by the time they reach the age of 5. Increasing numbers of young children experience poor dental health and Type II diabetes, while…