Resources

Here’s where to go for help and advice on employing and paying a nanny

Employment advice
Minimum Wage CalculatorCheck a nanny's right to work in the UK
National Minimum Wage ratesHealth & Safety Executive
How to work out holiday entitlementOfsted
Statutory Sick Pay guidanceRegistration on the Childcare Register
Maternity PayHuman resources advice from Emma Hubbuck at People Add Value
Shared Parental Leave and PayAdvice on what to do during the probationary period
ACAS Advice and guidance for employers and employeesEmploying someone to work in your home
Written Statement of Employment Particulars formStudent loan repayments

Parent adviceNanny advice
Childcare vouchers better off calculatorAdvice on becoming registered early years provider
Tax creditsAssociation for Professional Nannies
Parent advice from Mumsnet and NetmumsTraining for nannies

Nanny pensionsNanny insurance
The Pensions RegulatorEmployers’ liability factsheet from the Association of British Insurers
Guidance on pensions for nanny employers from The Pensions RegulatorPublic liability factsheet from the Association of British Insurers
What to do if your nanny doesn't qualify for a pension from The Pensions RegulatorMorton Michel nanny insurance specialists