good resources for nannies to network (online or otherwise)?

[TutterJane]

new nanny - hasn't worked in this area before so doesn't know other nannies and would benefity from getting to know about toddler groups and other resources at her disposal

wondered if anyone could point us in the right direction of useful sites/magazines?

A good site for nannies (and I think they have a meet-up section) is Nannyjob. Netmums also have local sites in different areas of the country and they have lists of toddler groups etc. The local library is probably a good place to check noticeboards for local activities. They also usually stock a freebie magazine called Primary Times (although I am not sure if this is country-wide) which lists loads of local swim classes, groups etc. Or we probably know something - whereabouts are you?

Does netmums cover your area, Tutter? Or find some local toddler groups and ask the other mums/carers?

agree send ehr over to nannyjob

also make sure she POSTS a post in the meet other nannies section....

thanks re nannyjob tip

no idea about netmums eleusis - will have a gander

To meet other nannies, try NannyJob.co.uk as already suggested.

To find Toddler Groups, there are a few ways of doing that:

# use mumsnet local
# visit the local library - look at leaflets, notice boards, free local magazines (in my area, local libraries often have copies of Families, Family Grapevine, and other franchised parenting info magazines)
# try using childcarelink.gov.uk - in some locations it will list toddler groups
# keep a sharp eye for toddler group adverts while out and about, I often see them in my local Budgens and Postoffice.