Norland College Is Becoming A University
Every so often, something happens in the childcare world that makes you sit up, and this is one of those moments. Norland College has been granted university status. From 7th September 2026, the Bath institution will officially become Norland University of Early Childhood, which makes it the world’s first university devoted entirely to early childhood […]
Screen Time Management for Families and Nannies
A child is halfway through a long car journey, a nanny has allowed a tablet for convenience, and a parent discovers later that the agreed daily limit was already used before breakfast. The nanny thought travel time was an exception. The parent thought educational content didn't count. A second caregiver has a different understanding altogether. […]
Couples Jobs in Scotland: A Complete Guide to Domestic Roles
You're probably looking at Scottish couple jobs because one partner already has the right experience, the other is equally employable, and neither of you wants a role that looks tidy on paper but becomes awkward in week three. That instinct is right. In private households, the job is never just the job. It's the accommodation, […]
Continuing Professional Development for Nannies & Staff
You've found a nanny with an impressive CV, relevant references and a folder full of course certificates. Then you notice that the paediatric first aid certificate is out of date, the training dates aren't clear, and the candidate can't explain how a recent course changed the way they work with children. That's the point at […]
Health and Safety in Childcare: A Practical Guide For
You're likely dealing with this in a real home already, a toddler who knows where the stairs are, a nanny who covers a handover while dinner is being plated, and a second adult who assumes someone else checked the bathroom cupboard. In a private household, health and safety in childcare isn't a paper file on […]
Private Personal Assistant Careers: Elite Household Guide
The most popular advice about private personal assistant careers is only partly useful. Strong organisation, polished communication, and confidence with office software matter, but they won't prepare you for a household where one phone call can involve a family diary, several properties, international travel, domestic staff, sensitive relationships, and an urgent change of plan. Private […]
Sick Leave Policies for Household Staff
Sickness absence reached an average of 9.4 days per employee in 2025, compared with 7.8 days in 2023 and 5.8 days before the pandemic, according to the CIPD's UK sickness absence data. For a private household, one absent nanny can disrupt school runs, travel plans, newborn routines, and the family's basic privacy. A clear set […]
Tailored Family Support for UHNW Households
You're coordinating three school runs across different time zones, preparing for a new baby, and moving one household to another country. The problem isn't a lack of childcare options. It's that every option solves only one part of a much larger family operation. Custom family support treats the household as a connected system. The right […]
Meal Planning for Families: A Stress-Free Guide for 2026
Most family meal-planning advice starts with the same instruction: choose seven dinners, shop for all of them, and follow the menu exactly. That sounds organised, but it breaks down quickly when a child refuses dinner, a meeting runs late, or the fresh ingredients you carefully bought sit untouched in the fridge. Meal planning for families […]
Private Teacher Private Teacher Guide for Elite Families
You're juggling school runs, travel, and a calendar that never quite clears, yet your child still needs calm, consistent academic support at home. That is where a private teacher becomes more than a convenience, especially for families who want learning to fit around household life rather than the other way round. In the UK, this […]
