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Choosing a nanny
Thinking of employing a nanny? Then this section is designed to help you:
- decide whether a nanny is the right choice of childcare for your family
- find out more about different types of nannies
- plan your nanny’s job
- advertise the job vacancy
- choose potential nannies to interview
- plan and carry out interviews
- check your nanny before employment starts
- support your nanny in the job
- find more information on other types of childcare in the family home.
Although this guidance offers useful advice, it does not provide any guarantee that your choice of childcare will produce a favourable outcome.
Your choice, your responsibility
Remember, it is your responsibility as the employer to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the person that you employ. Making sure your child is safe, well-cared for and happy is one of the most vital concerns for any parent. Employing someone to look after your child is therefore an important responsibility. It is up to you, as parent and employer, to make sure that you are employing a nanny who will look after your children well.
