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| What you need to know when employing a nanny |
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When you employ a nanny in the UK you not only have to find the best carer for your children, you also become an employer, and as such you take on a host of responsibilities. For instance, you have to draw up an employment contract with your nanny within 2 months of her starting date and you must also give your nanny a payslip every time she gets paid. It is a legal responsibility that you have employer’s liability insurance, and you must also make sure that you pay your nanny at least the NMW or above. In addition you need to have a good understanding of the basics of employment law, because it’s surprisingly easy to make mistakes when you're juggling issues such as holiday entitlement, SSP, benefits in kind, SMP and redundancy pay. Nannytax has more than 15 years' experience in doing payroll for nanny employers, and our website is packed with essential information for new as well as experienced employers. Use the Nannytax website as a resource to familiarise yourself with all your legal obligations and don't hesitate to contact us if you have further questions. |
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| The Nannytax 'ISA and nannies' petition |
| Did you know that nannies are the only childcare providers in the UK not required to have a CRB check or a first aid certificate? In addition nannies are not obliged to be Ofsted registered, and the new Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) also excludes nannies from compulsory registration. The vast majority of nannies are trained professionals and provide excellent care to young children, and without their dedication many families would struggle. Nannies are an especially good childcare option in the current economic climate because they offer more flexibility than any other childcare provider, and if you share a nanny with another family it can be very affordable. Nannies are no longer just for the wealthy. However, as the ISA comes into effect later this year those individuals who wish to harm children will no longer be able to get work without first becoming registered. And so the risk is that they will exploit the loophole and apply for nanny positions. Nannytax believe it is highly irresponsible that the safety and welfare of our children remains compromised because the Government continue to exclude nannies from childcare legislation. With several recent high-profile child abuse cases all too fresh in our minds, how can the Government put yet more children at risk? |
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Follow the Nannytax step-by-step guide to becoming an Ofsted registered nanny. |
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