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Modern Slavery Act - Anti Slavery Statement

“Placement Solutions is opposed to all forms of slavery and seeks to prevent or mitigate risks of exploitation that are linked to their operations or services by their business relationships, even if they have not contributed to those risks. Exploitation is defined in the RSCA* Code for Professional Conduct in the following way:

Referrals- why not use them?

Word of mouth or referrals for Nanny jobs is one of the most underused resources an applicant has, however, used correctly can maximise your opportunities greatly. 

Housekeeper/ Household Manager

Do you need more help at home than you are getting? Help, not with the kids, but with the day-to-day running of the house and the home? You may need a permanent part-time or full-time housekeeper. 

International Nanny Recognition Week, September 18 th to 23 rd , 2023

The Art of Writing your Nanny/Educator CV | Placement Solutions

While it is important to make your Nanny/ Educator CV stand out, it is also important to be aware of the things you should avoid while writing it.

Nanny Resource Box/Bag

One of the best pieces of advice I can give to a Nanny starting in a new placement is to have a resource box or bag. No better way to impress a little one!

Outsourcing is not a dirty word...

As we juggle work, family life and our own personal commitments, perhaps it’s time to ask ourselves – what can WE outsource to make our lives more successful? As we exhaustedly step out of lockdown, many families, women in particular are saying. " Enough." We need help.

WORKING AS AN AUSTRALIAN NANNY- International Nanny Recognition Week

L A U R A  B E N N E T T interviewed for Nanny Magazine

The importance of newborn care as a specialty, with Tonya Sakowicz

We recently enjoyed a professional development workshop (online, of course!) with my long-time friend and colleague Tonya Sakowicz.

Acclaimed author Steve Biddulph speaks to Placement Solutions at our latest PD

Connected on the inside and out, with Steve Biddulph

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Cost vs. value: How much should you pay for childcare?

An important decision for new parents is what type of childcare to use. Here's why we believe engaging a professional Nanny agency is worth the investment.

Nanny or Daycare: Which Suits My Family Better?

What you choose will depend on a number of factors, but here at Placement Solutions, we believe a Nanny wins every time. Here's why.