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Nanny Insurance: What Parents and Nannies...
Nanny insurance isn’t the most glamorous topic, but it’s one of those things that really matters the moment something goes
Gifts for Your Nanny: Thoughtful Ideas...
Your nanny plays a huge role in your family’s daily life. They help your children grow, keeps the household routine
Paying your nanny’s expenses and mileage...
Routine expenses To avoid having to report expense payments to HMRC, employers can run a petty-cash style float, so that
Not enough annual leave to cover...
This is a very common problem with nannies and can cause friction. So why does the issue arise? If you
Nannies and holidays...
When you employ a nanny, whether full-time or part-time, temporary or permanent, the nanny is entitled to 5.6 weeks of
The Tax-free Childcare Scheme...
Tax relief is normally available on childcare costs via the tax-free childcare scheme. Childcare costs might include nursery fees, an
How To Pay HMRC...
HMRC Bill Payment Instructions There are various payment methods and we recommend: Phone or internet banking (this is the best,
Can a Nannyshare work for you?...
Should we set up as one employer or two? Generally, most families prefer to set up as two employers, so
Sick Leave & Statutory Sick Pay...
When your employee is sick, the first thing to check is the contract of employment. In most cases, this will
Why can’t my nanny be self-employed?...
Under UK law, you become an employer when you take on a nanny and that brings with it certain responsibilities,
What happens when my nanny becomes...
All pregnant employees qualify for 52 weeks Maternity Leave. Most employees qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay while they are off,
What is a ‘Registered’ or ‘Approved’...
What is a ‘Registered’ or ‘Approved’ nanny? This means different things in different parts of the country but should not
