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Nannies: what you need to know

Posted by: Jayne Coward, Deputy Director for Early Years Regulatory Policy and Practice, Posted on: 8 June 2026 - Categories: Nannies, Registration
Nannies: what you need to know. Image shows a baby holding themselves up and reaching for a smiling adult's hand.

This blog explains what it means to be an Ofsted registered nanny. We talk about how to register, the requirements you need to follow and how and when you may be inspected. What is a nanny? The Department for Education …

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