Interviewing a nanny - don't know where to start...

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Help wanted please! I've finally got in touch with an agency and they are setting up some interviews for us. I don't know where to start really. I think I know what I want (someone who will be able to keep children safe, entertained and be able to form a good attachment with I think) but I'm not sure what I should be looking for or asking. I know there will have been previous threads about this so sorry in advance. Any pointers gratefully received to get me on the right track. I feel nervous about it for some reason.

Thanks

Off the top of my head as Im a Childminder, just wanted to bump
Is she quailified/ got Qualifications if so which ones, First Aid etc
What experiances has she got, refrencesfrom past employers

OK, have had a good look on here and other sites and will be able to put a list of questions together. I'm interviewing on my own initially and then if I really like someone will get DH and poss DD to see them too at another meeting. Then do I go thro' all the references? Does this sound about right? Thanks x

Yes this is what we did - well we had DS there for the first interview (because you can see how they interact) then bring back for a second chat then check references.

Have a think about what you want from a nanny, why you're going for one and come up with relevant questions.

Perhaps go through some scenarios, for example his/her discipline methods: "how would you react if DD behaved like this" etc.