live in nanny

[madmaz89]

i want to become a live in nanny in northamptonshire (UK) and i was jus wundering if there are any quick and easy ways to get trained nearby? HELP!!!! marie

[redcrx]

I doubt there will be any quick ways to train to be a nanny.

An Au pair may be an easier and faster choice.

[redcrx]

heres a list of qualifications that would be acceptable.

what qualifications do you already have that relate to childcare?

http://www.london-nanny-agency.co.uk/london-na nny-agency-qualifications.htm

[madmaz89]

wots the difference??

[madmaz89]

none at all would i have to do alot?

[redcrx]

an aupair is often someonme whos hired as a help within the household so would deal with day to day housekeeping and not just the care of the children.

A lot of aupair positions are taken by workers from other countries as it helps then learn english too.

But a nanny is going to need qualifications in childcare.

[redcrx]

can i ask why you want a quick and easy way? If you really want to be a nanny then qualifications will take a while but the wages and rewards will be better Im sure.

[madmaz89]

ok thank you thats a great help, just one more thing.
does it matter what kind of course i do?

[bednobs]

well, one to do with child care would be a bonus

[redcrx]

i couldnt tell you that Im afraid. A correspondance course isnt really going to help a lot unless you can do some placement work with children.

Why not try calling a few of the agencys and ask for some ideas of what qualifications people look for.

[madmaz89]

ok beiliant, the reason why i want a quick way is because i want to get in and do it. i will do you have been a great help thankyou.
marie

[tigwig]

You need to be a qualified nursery nurse to become a nanny ideally. Some parents would consider an unqualified person if you had alot of experience but are very unlikely to consider you with neither.
You will need to go to college full time to do either a BTEC National Diploma or the CACHE Diploma. Both courses are for 2 years and you will need at least 4 GCSE grades of Cor above to be accepted, if not you will have to do an introductory course first. Another thing you could consider is seeking employment in a nursery as a nursery assistant and gaining an NVQ 2 & 3 while you work. You will get paid but it is hard work to work and study at the same time. I suggest you contact your local college for further information.