Our Services

Maternity Nurse

A Maternity nurse is booked many weeks before the birth to assist families with their new-born. They can take on a varied role ensuring that parents receive the best support and knowledge as possible. Many join a family from a few days up to around 12 weeks, and some families retain their maternity nurse for even longer depending on the babies needs and parents’ wishes. They may work 24 hours per day 6 days per week with a 4-hour break in either the morning or the afternoon. Breaks are negotiable for the family depending on the need for cover, e.g., if there is a school run in the afternoon it would be easier for the nurse to take her break in the morning. Some Maternity nurses are booked just for waking nights to ensure the family get a restful night’s sleep and baby is well looked after. Breastfeeding mums will be woken for feeds, or some families successfully express. Through many years of 1st hand experience Maternity Nurses are an invaluable wealth of knowledge to support breast and bottle feeding, medical concerns, sleep training and general support for new mums and parents. 

Nanny

A nanny will care for children from birth to 8 years of age. Usually they would have a recognised level 3 childcare qualification and would generally not have teaching experience (see Governor & Governess), unqualified nannies will have gained their knowledge through 1st had experience caring for children. Nannies will carry out 'Nursery duties' depending on your requirements. Nursery duties include planning and preparing nutritious meals for the children (rarely will a nanny cook or the whole family). Weekly food shopping, laundry and ironing, cleaning the children's play areas and toys of under 1's, and planning and implementing age and stage related activities. The main role of a nanny is caring for the children. Nannies will not deep clean the family home e.g. vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, family laundry etc. We would advise families to have a cleaner or housekeeper for such tasks. 

Rota Nannies

Rota nannies are nannies who work on a rotational schedule, typically 2 nannies alternating a few weeks to 1 month on and off duty. They are salaried and employed by the family. They are paid for their on AND off time. This type of arrangement can be beneficial for families who require round-the-clock childcare and ensure their nanny is well rested and not overworked.

As well as 24-hour cover, Rota nannies may be required to speak an extra language. It is not uncommon for families to have one nanny who speaks solely in English and the other nanny to speak solely in French. Depending on the family’s needs and the ages of the children, rota nannies will have a separate bedroom and bathroom within the family home when they are on duty and have separate accommodation or flights/transport provided when off duty. Rota nannies in the UK are classed as a shift worker and will accrue holiday.

Governors & Governesses

Governors & Governesses primarily focus on children's educational development, language development or are experts in supporting children with additional needs. They work with the school to identify specific areas of development, or through their own observations create their own lesson plans to support children. Many are qualified teachers and hold other relevant qualifications such as; Teaching english as a foreign or second language (TEFL / TESL). Governors/Governess salaries vary depending on their experience. Where nannies generally care for children throughout the Early Years, Governors and Governesses focus on children and young adults from 5 to 16 years of age. This may be a solution for you if you are looking to boost academic performance in a certain subject or require someone who can focus on the holistic development of children with an academic background. 

Chaperones, Tutors & Mentors

Many families with busy lifestyles require a special kind of candidate. We have registered chaperones, tutor and mentors for older children and young people who are not in need of a nanny. Chaperones and mentors are generally employed for single parents and/or families with challenging work commitments. A live in or daily tutor may be employed to focus on a specific area of study, a whole curriculum or to develop a second language.