Families: Our after school nanny service
The most commonly asked questions families have about our after school nanny service - whether you're just thinking of using it or are already working with a nanny
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- Why do I need to become an employer?
- How much does it cost?
- Can your nannies look after babies and toddlers?
- What if I need to change the contracted hours?
- Can I pay my nanny using Childcare Vouchers, Grants, Universal Credit or Tax-Free Childcare?
- Do you have any helpful content on parenting?
- Where does your service operate?
- Are you expanding your service to new areas in London?
- Negotiating pay rates and hiring a Koru Kids nanny outside Koru Kids
- What is the process for finding a nanny?
- How Does Messaging Work With Nannies?
- How do I set up an interview with a nanny?
- Can I have a trial with the nanny?
- How long will it take to find a nanny?
- When should I register? Perfect Timing for Your Search
- How can I maximise my chances of finding a nanny?
- What happens when I decide to hire a nanny?
- What support do Koru Kids offer after I’ve agreed to work with a nanny?
- Who are your nannies? Where do you recruit them from?
- How do you train your nannies?
- Are the nannies DBS checked and first aid trained?
- What are your recruitment and vetting criteria?
- Why do university students make great after school nannies?
- What if I want a DBS check for a country other than the UK?
- How do we reference nannies?
- How does payment and payroll work?
- Do I have to pay for the nanny's travel costs?
- What is a PAYE Scheme and why do I need one?
- Why have I received a letter from HMRC or The Pensions Regulator?
- What about pensions?
- What if my nanny’s hours aren’t right on the timesheet?
- Understanding the 9-hour weekly minimum
- What if my nanny can’t work for 9 hours each week?
- Where do I download the Koru Kids app?
- Understanding Advance Payments
- Understanding My Invoice
- How do I register my nanny with Ofsted?
- Employer National Insurance Contributions
- Are your nannies registered with Ofsted?
- Public Liability insurance
- Administering Medicine to Children
- Can I use a nanny cam? Guidance on the use of surveillance equipment in your home
- Do I need to have employers' liability insurance?
- Does my nanny have the right to work in the UK?
- Understanding the Employment Contract
- How does holiday pay for nannies work?
- What is the notice period?
- Do I have to pay the nanny all year around?
- My nanny's pregnant - what do I do?
- Does Koru Kids have Grievance, Disciplinary, and Dismissal Procedures?
- Is my nanny entitled to sick pay?
- Is my nanny entitled to maternity pay?
- Do I need a National Insurance number?
- Why doesn’t my nanny’s wage in the contract look right?
- Can I take my nanny on our family holiday?
- After you end your arrangement
- Ending Your Arrangement With Your Nanny
- How Koru Kids Supports You and Your Nanny
- What if my nanny misses a shift?
- Lending your nanny money
- Let's talk: regular catchups & feedback
- Expenses – managing cash and cards appropriately
- What are the Koru Kids standards?
- Helping your nanny deal with domestic abuse outside of work
- Support Contacts for Domestic Abuse
- Overnight Care