Greycoat: Nanny Conference Chiltern College Professional Nanny of the Year 2013

The Nannies who have previously won have all relished this wonderful accolade.  The aim of the award is raise the profile of professional Nannies as a whole and to seek out the very best professional Nanny who will represent the large number of childcare professionals who currently work as professional Nannies in this country.

The Professional Nanny of the Year Award is organised by The Chiltern College and has been supported Greycoat Childcare & Education for many years.  We have always believed that it is so important to recognise the talents and achievements of Professional Nannies which, whilst being so imperative to working parent’s lives, so often go unnoticed and unrecognised in the wider society.  Our Director of Childcare & Education, Stephanie Rough, is on the judging panel for the third year running.  Stephanie is very excited to be involved once again and as a working Mum of two, she knows from personal experience the fantastic role that Nannies play and believes it is so important to recognise their wonderful achievements through the accolade of becoming the Nanny of the Year.

Together with launch of this years’ award is a brand new dedicated website for the Nanny of Year Award; www.nannyoftheyear.co.uk.   It is full of information relating to the Award, the application process and all the previous winners.  Applying for the Award has never been easier as this year you can now apply online.
 
Could you be the Nanny of the Year?
Working as a Professional Nanny requires a great deal of skill, dedication and commitment which we believe the award recognises.   If you feel that you meet the criteria and would like to help raise and support the profile of Professional Nannies then apply today…and you could be in for a chance of winning.

Do you know the Nanny of the Year?
Is your Nanny worthy of this prestigious award? Do you know someone who should win?  It is not only individuals that can apply but applicants can be nominated by others who feel they are worthy of such recognition.
 
What are the Judges looking for?
The Judges are looking for the very best professional Nannies who are able to demonstrate a real passion for working with young children and their families, and who keep themselves up-to-date with current thinking and up-date their training regularly. The Nannies should be keen to promote and raise the profile of the profession and represent the large number of childcare professionals who currently work as Professional Nannies in this country.

Criteria
To be eligible to apply or be nominated for this award applicants must:

• Be currently working as a Nanny (for the purpose of this award a Nanny is defined as a person who is employed to work for parents in their home and whose main duties and responsibilities are to care for their children).
• Have 2 years’ post qualified experience of working as a Nanny.
• Hold a recognised full Level 3 childcare qualification such as the DCE, NVQ, etc (or a NARIC certified equivalent qualification from another country).
• Hold a current CRB disclosure.
• Hold a recognised Paediatric first aid certificate (12 hour, under 3 years old)
• Be available to attend the interview day and Nanny Conference at The Chiltern College on Friday 10th May 2013 and Saturday 18th May 2013.

For more information about the application and selection process, and to complete the online application please visit www.nannyoftheyear.co.uk/criteria/
 
Nanny Conference
The Chiltern College’s Annual Professional Nanny Conference will be held this year on Saturday 18th May.  This exciting event will not only announce the winner of the Nanny of the Year 2013 but the fantastic day includes a speaker talking on a child-related subject of interest for Nannies, an afternoon question and answer session and a 2 course lunch plus afternoon tea!  Greycoat Childcare & Education will be there to meet and catch up with too.  The conference is always over subscribed and so book your place now.  For more information on booking go to www.nannyoftheyear.co.uk/booking-a-place/
 
Useful Dates
Closing Date for Applications:                        12th April 2013
Interview Date:                                                    10th May 2013
Nanny conference (Winner announced):      18th May 2013

For more information about Greycoat Childcare adn Education please visit www.greycoatplacements.co.uk