Although nannies do not have to be qualified, studying for a qualification shows commitment to a career in childcare and proves that a nanny has knowledge of good professional practice with a range of ages. There are many different qualifications that a nanny may have, and these are offered at different levels which correspond to the difficulty of the qualification, not the number of hours taken to achieve it. Here are the most common qualifications for nannies, including the new Early Years Educator courses which started this autumn. You can find more details on these and other qualifications on here.
Some nannies hold a certificate in the Common Core skills for the childcare workforce. This is a course that covers the essential concepts and skills for registering with OFSTED. It may lead to an accredited qualification at level 3 but does not have a practical element and is not a full level 3 diploma.