by Susi@reCentre » Mon May 24, 2010 9:28 am
Hello
Yes, I have had both nursery and a nanny and there are pros and cons to each.
A nanny share can work out cheaper - as you say, just hire a nanny for the days / hours you are working. A nanny will cost around £10 per hour. You should look for an ofsted registered homechildcarer as they will have all the qualifications as well as pediatric first aid (all important if you are handing over your baby to be cared for by someone else). If you find someone who isn't registered, you can pay £100 to get them registered - ofsted will run CRB checks on them too. If you are not registering them, make sure they have insurance and first aid as a minimum.
You should employ them and pay them through PAYE. There are companies set up to help with this - I found paye for nannies the cheapest and most helpful.
Remember, when you employ someone you have to pay tax and NI for them as well as holiday pay.
For a baby, I think a nanny is the best solution and if you can share, all the better.
Good luck with everything.
S
Hello
Yes, I have had both nursery and a nanny and there are pros and cons to each.
A nanny share can work out cheaper - as you say, just hire a nanny for the days / hours you are working. A nanny will cost around £10 per hour. You should look for an ofsted registered homechildcarer as they will have all the qualifications as well as pediatric first aid (all important if you are handing over your baby to be cared for by someone else). If you find someone who isn't registered, you can pay £100 to get them registered - ofsted will run CRB checks on them too. If you are not registering them, make sure they have insurance and first aid as a minimum.
You should employ them and pay them through PAYE. There are companies set up to help with this - I found paye for nannies the cheapest and most helpful.
Remember, when you employ someone you have to pay tax and NI for them as well as holiday pay.
For a baby, I think a nanny is the best solution and if you can share, all the better.
Good luck with everything.
S