Training Nannies

We recognise that typical working hours make it very hard to study towards professional qualifications – or top up on your knowledge, that’s why many of our courses are accessible online or in classes taking place at the weekend. You can book sessions directly on our website or drop us a line and we’ll talk you through options.

If you are an employer who would like their employee to join the Ofsted Voluntary Register we have a series of bundles that cover all your needs

Ofsted Voluntary Register

We offer a series of options from Paediatric First Aid and Common Core Skills to the Diploma in Home-based care

For Nannies

Ofsted Voluntary Register training bundles
Spotting Sepsis in Children
Diploma in Homebased Childcare
Paediatric First Aid
Common Core Skills
Safeguarding

Nanny Training

For Au pairs

Ofsted Voluntary Registration
Paediatric First Aid
Common Core Skills
Diploma in Home-based childcare

Nanny training suitable for Ofsted.

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Screening Service

A flexible service suitable for:

Employers wanting assurance they are choosing a suitable person to look after their children

We offer a ‘shopping cart’ of professional services. You simply select which individual services you require.

CV Sifting & Shortlisting
Reference checking (worldwide)
Interviewing
Contract of Employment Services

Why is this necessary?

Checking that the person you are going to leave your child with is suitable to work with children must be an essential element of your recruitment process. The Disclosure and Barring Check previously known as CRB/Criminal Records Bureau, helps employers make safer recruitment decisions.

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Training for your babysitter

Want an evening out in the knowledge that you are leaving your children with a competent babysitter?

Anyone left alone with a baby or child should have Paediatric First Aid training we run a series of courses ranging from 2 hour Emergency first aid for families through to in depth 12 hour courses

Allergy Training

Essential training about how to react to an allergic reaction

CPD

We can recommend a series of courses to refresh and upgrade your knowledge

FAQs for families seeking training for their employee

I want to become a nanny what do I need to do

Our specialist team are available in our office Monday to Friday 9.30-4.00 we can discuss with you different training options.

One of the first things to think about is the age group you would like to work with. As this is not a static thing you should think in terms of babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, after school care for example

Changing career completely we can arrange for Interview Technique classes if you are not confident about how to present yourself

Can you advise me about contracts and employment issues?

Yes, it is part of our after placement service if you use our tailor made service. If you have found a nanny through your own resources we offer this as part of our Nanny Screening Services.

FAQs for Nannies

How do I apply?

You can register here -> http://riversidecares.wpengine.com/riverside-nannies/registration/

I have a childcare qualification from abroad is that valid in the UK?

It is dependent on the country where the qualification was awarded and how it maps to curriculum frameworks in the UK. Remember to bring your original copies to the UK with you when applying for work.

How do I get a DBS check

We can supply you with the link to apply directly to Ofsted

Do I need prior qualifications to undertake a L3 course

No – just a genuine desire to undertake and complete the training!

You would need a confident level of written and conversational English.

Choosing the best course for me

The difference with Riverside Training Company is that we are a real team in a real office who are available to speak with you in person Monday to Friday 9.30-4.00pm and that mean we can talk to you about all the different options.

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