Level 3 accredited by OCN Credit4Learning

At Gingham Nanny Agency, we have over 15 years of experience working within the private childcare sector and supporting families with high standards of care.
The Common Core Skills for Nannies (Level 3) course has been developed to support professional nannies who wish to strengthen their skills and prepare for roles requiring greater responsibility, professionalism, and safeguarding awareness.
This training reflects the realities of modern private childcare, equipping nannies with the knowledge, structure, and confidence required to work within professional frameworks supporting children and families.

This course is designed for:

• Professional nannies seeking to develop their core professional competencies
• Nannies preparing for specialist or high-responsibility placements
• Childcare professionals wanting to strengthen their understanding of safeguarding, structure, and professional practice
• Nannies who wish to develop greater confidence when working alongside families and wider professional teams

By completing this course, participants will:

• Strengthen their professional childcare practice
• Develop a deeper understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Learn practical approaches to supporting children through structured routines and consistency
• Gain confidence working within professional childcare frameworks & achieve Ofsted registration as a professional recognition

The Common Core Skills for Nannies course includes training in the following areas:

• Safeguarding and Child Protection
  Understanding safeguarding responsibilities, recognising signs of concern, and knowing how to follow appropriate reporting procedures to ensure children remain safe.
• Child Development
  Developing an understanding of how children grow, learn, and develop, and how to support their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
• Health and Safety in the Home
  Creating and maintaining a safe environment for children, including risk awareness, safe practices within the home, and promoting children’s wellbeing.
• Supporting Children’s Learning and Development
  Encouraging learning through play, routines, and everyday activities that support children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Professional Practice
  Understanding the role and responsibilities of a professional nanny, including maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and high standards of conduct.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  Promoting inclusive childcare practices that respect diversity and support the individual needs of every child.
• Communication with Families
  Developing strong communication skills when working with parents and carers, ensuring clarity, trust, and professional collaboration.
• Observation and Record Keeping
  Learning how to document routines, observations, and developmental milestones in a clear, factual, and professional manner.

At Gingham Nanny Agency, our training is shaped by over 15 years of experience within the private childcare sector, working closely with discerning families who expect the very highest standards.

We understand that exceptional childcare goes beyond experience alone. It requires professionalism, discretion, advanced safeguarding awareness, and the ability to communicate with confidence and clarity.

Our courses are designed to elevate nannies into highly skilled professionals — equipped with the knowledge, presence and structure required to thrive within private households and complex family environments.