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March 16,2018

How to find (and keep) an after-school nanny.

The time has come, your children are now at school and you are looking forward to (finally) reducing your childcare costs… so, how easy is it to find a nanny to cover these part time hours? After school care nannies do an important role, they are the face at the school gate that your child [&helli

February 05,2018

5 ways to make your nanny happy (that she won’t tell you about)

So, you’ve found the perfect nanny, or as near to perfection as it’s possible to get. The chances are, other people will have noticed that your nanny is pretty damned good. How do you stop her being poached by another parent at the school gates? The straightforward answer? Keep your nanny happ

November 02,2017

30 hours free childcare – What parents need to know

The government’s 30-hours funded childcare scheme came into force on 1st September 2017. For some parents it has been a godsend. For others, it’s been a mixed blessing. Here’s our guide to everything parents need to know about the 30 hours: Am I eligible? To be eligible, you have to meet all o

September 06,2017

How to write an irresistible nanny CV

Are you struggling with your nanny CV? Do you have loads of experience, but find that your CV isn’t getting any responses? You may be perfect for the role, but if your CV isn’t selling you properly then you’re missing out on the top nanny jobs. Here at Absolute Childcare we’ve seen some bril