Searching for the perfect nanny is hard! Bombarded with loads of different options and applicants, parents can have a tough decision to make. Do you want someone who used to be a nursery teacher? Or do you want a bubbly student in the midst of their studies? And what about Ofsted registered nannies? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All these options are a lot to take in. If agencies and potential applicants are talking to you about Ofsted registration, you might be feeling confused or overwhelmed. You\u2019re not alone! Sure we\u2019ve all heard of Ofsted, but what exactly is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ofsted is the \u2018Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ofsted registration is mandatory for certain types of childcare. For example, childminders who work out of their own home need Ofsted registration to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For nannies, this isn\u2019t a requirement. That said, they can put themselves on the \u2018Voluntary Register\u2019. Oftentimes nannies who do choose to register do so with their employer\u2019s financial support. Ofsted registration can be a time-consuming process with extra costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking for your family’s missing piece?<\/b><\/p>\n <\/div>\n A nanny must have the following to become registered by Ofsted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are so many<\/strong> amazing, kind, and experienced nannies who aren\u2019t registered by Ofsted! Being registered with Ofsted doesn\u2019t necessarily make a nanny more or less qualified to look after your little ones. At the end of the day, the judgement that matters is yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting registered with Ofsted is expensive and the benefits for nannies are limited. Because of this, a lot of great nannies choose not to go through the registration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your nanny is registered with Ofsted, you could be eligible for tax-free childcare. To be eligible, you need to have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tax-free childcare significantly impacts the cost of childcare. It could make it a more feasible option for you and your family. Read more about tax-free childcare<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here at Koru Kids, we strive to find that missing piece of your family\u2019s puzzle. We help to narrow your options, providing a wide array of high-quality, fully-vetted nannies. While some of our nannies are Ofsted registered, many are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We provide our nannies and childminders with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer online courses centred around the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework and free Level 2 accredited (NCFE\/TQUK) learning courses.\u00a0Additionally, we offer amazing outdoor learning training. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf a nanny is Ofsted registered, what does that mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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But Ofsted registration isn\u2019t synonymous with quality!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Okay…so what’s the benefit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Do Koru Kids have Ofsted registered nannies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n