I am working for a family 2 years now, big boy has special needs and he is 6 yo, the other is 3 and having a baby brother soon, they wanted to increase my salary less than a pound after 2 years. I get around 3 bonus a year, but I need a payrise. how can I tell them that I am not getting enough for all I do? my fault has been never asked for a payrise before so now I want a payrise for special needs and for new baby. please if anybody can help, thanks so much

• Having interest in personal development of children.
• Being reliable and trustworthy.
• Being tolerant and patient.
• Being able to stay calm under pressure.
• Having domestic skills.
• Having common sense.
• Having interpersonal abilities.
• Being flexible and proactive.
• Having suitable stamina and energy.
• Being able to work extra hours.

There are several Nannies jobs that do not require academic qualifications, but it is always recommended to have a childcare qualification. Among available qualifications for this area are the BTEC Diploma or Certificate in children’s care, learning, development (levels 2 and 3), CACHE Diploma or Certificate in child care and education, and CACHE Level 3 Diploma in home based childcare. Entry requirements for these courses vary according to institutions.

There are other qualifications that can be obtained on the job such as NVQ levels 2 and 3 in children’s care, learning and development awarded by the Open University, City & Guilds, CACHE or BTEC.