For your guidance

Nannies who read Nursery World as well as Professional Nanny will know that official guidance to support good quality practice with the youngest children has been issued by Government departments. In England, Birth to Three Matters: a framework to support children in their earliest years was published in November 2002. In Scotland, Birth to Three: supporting our youngest children was launched in January 2005.

Early years professionals who work in nurseries or as childminders are expected to reflect the approach of their national guidance in daily practice with babies, toddlers and very young children. However, both these guides offer valuable ideas and advice for anyone working with babies and toddlers, and it is well worthwhile for nannies to become familiar with them. They provide a resource for your continuous professional development, which you can also point out to prospective employers. Parents may even have already read something about them in magazines or newspapers - possibly not very accurate accounts - and ask you for advice or confirmation.