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Is DD qualified enough to be a nanny?

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watermelon12 · 18/10/2016 02:27

DD (18) is thinking about attempting to get a nannying role, however I don't think she has the right qualifications/experience. Not sure if she would be better off looking at a different job - opinions welcome.

She is:

  • first aid/CPR qualified
  • qualified as a children's swimming instructor
  • worked as a helper at an after school club (tutoring type rather than fun based) for about a year
  • has volunteered (but only quite occasionally) at holiday club
  • has done some (again occasional) baby sitting for neighbours etc

She doesn't have any experience working within private home (other than occasional baby sitting and doesn't have any formal teaching/childcare qualifications.

Would you consider hiring someone with this experience (and if so, on what wage?) or not/only as an Au Pair?

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insancerre · 23/10/2016 07:28

She would be better applying to after school clubs and holiday clubs

whereonthestair · 05/11/2016 17:23

If she was around here, I would employ her if she worked hard, got on well with my child, and was flexible as an after school nanny, with more in the holidays etc. the swim coaching would be a big bonus. But I would pay her at the bottom of the going rate (about £8- 9 per hour,)

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