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Childcare Careers Advice

Careers advice, hints and tips from KiddyKare, the childcare professionals. We provide guidance on qualifying for a role in the childcare profession. What to expect from life as a nursery nurse and tips for how to make the best impression at your interview with prospective employers.

Top tips for starting secondary school: A guide for children and families

Starting secondary school marks a major milestone in a child’s life – and it’s a big moment for families too. New subjects, fresh routines, unfamiliar faces… it’s exciting, yes, but also a little daunting. To […]

Make a lasting impact: How flexible nursery practitioners can shine from day one

Whether you’re walking into a nursery for the first time or returning to a familiar setting, as a flexible Nursery Practitioner from a staffing agency, every day is a chance to impress. You’re not just […]

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Stepping Into Childcare: Landing Your First Role with Confidence

There’s something uniquely rewarding about working in childcare, it’s not just a job, it’s a calling. At KiddyKare, we know how thrilling (and a little nerve-wracking) it can be when you’re starting out. Whether you’re […]

Get to know our consultants

We’ve all been there – you’re looking for the perfect childcare role or searching for that ideal candidate to join your nursery team, and you’re interacting with a recruitment agency. But who are the voices […]

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Fun activities to do with kids over the summer holidays

Summer is here, the kids are home and the challenge begins of keeping them entertained, engaged and away from screens for at least part of the day! Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, creative projects […]

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KiddyKare Staff Solutions supports your childcare needs

Early Years is a vital sector that touches the lives of families, children, and communities. Finding the right staff for temporary or permanent roles can be a challenge for schools and nurseries…

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Unlocking opportunities with KiddyKare Staff Solutions: Pathways for Early Years professionals

Navigating the job market can be daunting, especially for Early Years qualified candidates seeking roles that align with their skills and aspirations. Here’s how KiddyKare can help…

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The secret recipe for a perfect childcare temp

When it comes to finding the ideal temporary support to step into a nursery setting, it’s not just about qualifications on paper. It’s about discovering someone who can seamlessly integrate into your team. Who brings […]

A day in the life of Jen – KiddyKare’s director

The life of a childcare agency director is a dynamic blend of professional dedication and personal commitments. It’s a whirlwind of early starts, juggling multiple responsibilities, and a deep commitment to ensuring the well-being of […]

Emily the Compliance Consultant at KiddyKare

A day in the life of Emily – KiddyKare’s compliance consultant

Ever wondered what it really takes to keep the delicate balance of childcare recruitment and compliance in check? Forget the serene images of playful nurseries – behind the scenes, it’s a whirlwind of meticulous checks, […]

A guide to agency work in childcare and education

Embarking on a career in childcare and education is an incredibly rewarding choice. Agency work in childcare and education can offer a flexible and diverse career path. It allows professionals to work in various settings […]

Jodi Walden Recruitment Manager at KiddyKare

A day in the life of KiddyKare’s recruitment manager

Ensuring a thriving childcare sector, staffed with passionate, qualified professionals is no small feat. Behind the scenes, dedicated recruitment managers work tirelessly to connect exceptional candidates with schools and nurseries across the UK. But what […]

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Every year on February 17th, the world celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day. The day is all about making the world a better place through small, thoughtful gestures that show kindness and compassion.

Prepare to ace your interview

So, you’ve spotted the perfect childcare job – the one with the right hours, the right age group, and a setting that feels like the perfect fit. Now comes the exciting but nerve-wracking part: the […]

How to craft a compelling CV

A compelling CV is key to landing your dream job. To help your CV stand out in the crowd and land you the interview for your dream job, our KiddyKare experts have created this guide […]

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The KiddyKare team unwrap their favourite Christmas traditions

Tis the season to be jolly, the season to spread cheer, and the season to share our favourite Christmas traditions! Here at our KiddyKare, we’ve assembled our team of spirited elves, each with a heart […]

Tricks or treats: we unmask our staff’s spooky secrets

🎃👻 Get ready to embrace the spooky season, because Halloween is creeping up on us! As the leaves fall and the air grows crisp, it’s that time of the year when we dust off our […]

Why should you find a new role with KiddyKare?

KiddyKare can support you with your job search in a variety of ways. Find out some of the ways we help you find your dream childcare role.

Our amazing KiddyKare team

At KiddyKare we’ve got a fantastic team who are ready to help find the perfect match between childcarers, nurseries and schools. So you that you can get to know us a little bit better we […]

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Five activities to celebrate Halloween

1. Pumpkin picking Why not turn picking your pumpkin into a day out? Lots of farms in many parts of the UK now have pumpkin fields, which makes for a fun day out with the […]

The benefits of temporary childcare recruitment

Many nurseries we work with find the option of temporary childcare recruitment, is something that suits them much better than the permanent alternative, and with good reason. Speedy cover Recruiting temporary cover is faster than […]

The benefits of a temporary childcare role with KiddyKare

Having worked in the field of childcare recruitment since 2007, we’ve noticed that the world of temporary childcare offers a range of benefits you don’t necessarily find with more permanent roles. Flexibility Temporary work is […]

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Christmas is coming….

A statement that can cause pure excitement but also alongside it bring a long list of things to do. The KiddyKare team know how much everyone wants to enjoy Christmas this year and make it […]

KiddyKare’s favourite autumn activities for children

As we enter autumn here at KiddyKare we thought we would pick out our favourite autumn activities to do with children. Now everyone is getting back into a normal routine, some easy activities will be […]

A guide to a DBS check and the update service

What is a DBS check? For those of you that are not familiar with a DBS check it is an abbreviation for the Disclosure and Barring Service. It helps companies make safer recruitment decisions by […]

Time sheet top tips for a KiddyKare temporary worker

Here at KiddyKare we know how hard our team of temporary staff work, so we thought we would provide you with our timesheet top tips. These are the main tips we would get you to […]

Recruiting through the pandemic

As we are all aware the pandemic has made recruitment for new staff members difficult. With the rules changing daily and different areas having different levels of restrictions it can get confusing. KiddyKare know how […]

World Book Day

As world book day (5th March 2020) is fast approaching, it is a lovely way to celebrate reading and understanding all the benefits that come along with it. Here at KiddyKare we strongly believe that […]

Returning to work after having your children

When it comes to returning to work after having children, I’m sure you have your questions about how it’s going to work, and that’s perfectly normal. We have parents calling us all the time, trying […]

How to make a good impression as a Temporary Nursery Nurse or Assistant

A temporary role doesn’t have to remain temporary for ever. Starting as a temporary nursery assistant will allow you prove yourself to the nurseries and may well turn into a permanent role within your favourite […]

Interview and CV tips

Looking at starting a new childcare role within the new year? Are you trying to find that new challenge you have been craving? Here at KiddyKare we can’t wait to be able to help you […]

Is your social media affecting your job search?

As you probably already know, social media plays a very large part of today’s world but what you may not know is that it can play a large part in your job search. I mean […]

Beat the January blues

Yet again another year has flown by. So we thought it would be nice to look at how we can make the most out of a new one. 2020 is here and 2019 feels like […]

Consider looking for a Nanny through KiddyKare

Why consider a nanny? Are you struggling to find time to manage everyday life, work and childcare? When considering all the childcare options there are out there it is difficult to know which one would […]

A day in the life of a nanny

Its 7:15am and I arrive to work, I let myself in with the key mum has provided me and I hear the little boy I look after run to the stair gate upstairs and shout […]

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A day in the life of a nursery worker

I turn up to my shift at 7:30 knowing what time to start as my manager has put up the staff shifts for the week on the previous Friday and let us all know. I […]

Your guide to EYFS Qualifications

The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets out the requirements for staff to child ratios in settings delivering the EYFS and the qualification levels that practitioners must hold. The National College for Teaching […]

Hints and tips on preparing for your nursery interview

The KiddyKare guide on how to prepare for a successful Nursery interview! Preparation 1. Decide what to wear. You should be smart and tidy, no jeans or trainers, we would suggest some dark trousers and […]

A day in the life of a KiddyKare temporary worker

Monday 13th July at 11.30am – I receive a friendly text message from KiddyKare asking for my availability for next week. I text back letting them know that I can work on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and […]