Hiring a nanny? Our step-by-step UK guide covers your legal duties, from contracts and HMRC registration to insurance and pensions. Get it right.
Live-in or live-out nanny? We compare the pros and cons of both, looking at cost, flexibility, loss of privacy, and the different payroll rules.
Did you know you legally need Employer's Liability Insurance to hire a nanny? Learn what it covers, why it's mandatory, and how to get it.
You must pay your nanny the National Living Wage. Learn the current rates and the legal rules for the "accommodation offset" for live-in nannies.
A nanny needs an Enhanced DBS check. Learn why you can't apply for one as a parent and how to get one via Ofsted to keep your child safe.
You must provide your nanny with a legal payslip. Find out exactly what must be included, from gross pay to itemised deductions, to be compliant.
Need to end your nanny's contract? Learn how to legally dismiss a nanny, give correct notice, and handle redundancy to avoid an unfair dismissal claim.
Get a 20% top-up on childcare costs. Learn how the Tax-Free Childcare scheme works, who is eligible, and how to use it to pay your Ofsted-registered nanny.
You must check your nanny's right to work before they start. Learn the 2 methods (online share code vs. manual check) to avoid a £60,000 fine.
Is your nanny pregnant? Learn your legal duties as an employer for maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, and how to reclaim statutory pay.
Is your nanny entitled to sick pay? Yes. Our guide explains the rules for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), including eligibility, waiting days, and your duty to pay.
How much holiday pay does a nanny get? Our guide covers the 5.6-week rule, pro-rata calculations, bank holidays, and the new 2024 carry-over rules.
Yes, you likely need to provide a nanny pension. Learn the UK auto-enrolment rules, how much it costs, and your legal duties as an employer.
Should you agree to a net or gross salary for your nanny? Learn why a net pay deal is a huge risk and why you must always agree on a gross wage.
Who pays for a nanny's lunch, mileage, and activities? Our guide explains the rules for nanny expenses, meals, and live-in accommodation offsets.
Not sure where to find a nanny in the UK? We compare the pros and cons of using a nanny agency, online platforms, and word-of-mouth.
Tempted to pay your nanny cash in hand? This is illegal tax evasion. Learn the hidden costs, from huge HMRC fines to having no legal protection.
Thinking of hiring an au pair in the UK? The rules have changed. Learn why there's no au pair visa and why you must pay the National Minimum Wage.
A nanny share cuts costs, but it's complex. Learn how a UK nanny share works and why both families are separate legal employers with their own payroll.
Does your nanny need to be Ofsted registered? Find out why it's voluntary but essential if you want to use the Tax-Free Childcare scheme.
Can a nanny be self-employed in the UK? Learn why HMRC almost always classes nannies as employees and what this means for your tax and legal duties.
Find out the true cost of hiring a nanny. Our 2025/26 UK guide breaks down average hourly rates, gross salary, and the on-top employer costs.
