b'4. What drove the creation of this campaign? You can find RM on:RManditssupportershavelongheldtheviewthatregistrationand - Facebook - www.facebook.com/regulationmcregulation would protect both nannies and children. Weve met with prime - Twitter - twitter.com/regulation_mcministers,secretariesofstate,MPs,seniorcivilservants,and - Instagram - www.instagram.com/regulation_mattersrepresentatives from local government to put our case. Weve taken part ina number of national TV debates and documentaries at home and abroad, All nannies have to do to show their support is follow us and like/share onall to raise the profile of nannies and to highlight the risks of having such a all three platforms if possible. When we consult with nannies, we use ourlarge, unregistered, and unregulated home-childcare sector.social media platforms to reach out, and therefore nannies following us onall or any of the above can be sure that they will have the opportunity toManyordinaryfamilieslookingforflexible,affordable,andreliable contribute to our work and have their voices heard at last. childcare are turning to nannies and, while reputable nannies and ethicallyrun nanny agencies (along with those organizations supporting RM) are Please also visit our website www.regulationmatters.co.uk working hard to ensure they are supplied with suitably qualified and vettedstaff, the government ignores reviewing standards across the whole of the 7. Can you tell us about your global impact?childcareandearlyyearssectoratitsperil.Ourprinciplesdrovethe RM is delighted to enjoy the support of like-minded overseas associationscreation of our campaign, and they remain the same today with even more that are working to achieve the same high standards within their own nannydetermination.and home-childcare sector. We thank them sincerely for their support andfor the opportunities working with them provides us, such as the exchange5. What gains has the campaign made? of views and the sharing of relevant guidance. Prior to the introduction of the Ofsted Childcare Register, introduced in TheChildcareAct2006,RMarguedstronglyfortheinclusionofnannies. We currently work with the Indian Nanny Association and the US NannyHowever, when it was introduced, the Ofsted Childcare Register was in two Association. We hope to be adding to our International Support inparts: a compulsory and a voluntary part. For the first time, nannies could due course.opt to be on a register, albeit voluntary, but it was more than wed hadbefore which is a positive result.8. Who do you partner with?Were lucky to have the support of all the leading childcare and early yearsWeve had a number of MPs raise questions and lead debates in the Houses organizations in the UK. You will recognize the world-renowned Norlandof Parliament on our behalf, and, as a result, we are now consulted by Nanny Training College and the Chiltern Nursery Training College as keygovernment departments on related issues when they arise. Were satisfied supporters. Other supporters include the British Association for Professionalthat RM has put nannies on the map, but nannies are still not registered, so Nannies, Cache (the UKs leading qualifications specialist), Nannytax (theour work continues. UKsmarketleaderinnannypayroll),MortonMichel(theUKsleadingchildcareinsurancespecialist),TiniesandHarmonyatHome(theUKs6. How do people get involved? largest nanny agency groups), the Professional Association for ChildcareThere are a couple of ways in which you can get involved: and Early Years, REC (the voice of the UK recruitment industry), and Voice(currently the only trade union in the UK that nannies can join). Were alsosupportedbyFirstAidtrainers,teacheragencies,childrensevents,Become a Campaign Supporter: Our Campaign Supporters include some of the most independentnannyagencies,trainingproviders,meninchildcare,andestablishedorganizationsintheUK,andwerereachingouttoadd many more. international supporters, too. If you would like to add your companys nametoourgrowinglistofrespectedsupporters,pleasecontactusat 9. What is the biggest impact the campaign has had on the industry?info@regulationmatters.co.ukWe believe that the biggest impact weve had on the nanny sector so far isthat weve managed to get the sector behind us. The entire sector is nowWere not just collecting names and logos, though. Our campaign is about mobilized and queueing up to help us raise the profile of nannies, applaudso much more. Campaign Supporters also get the opportunity to join one theirachievements,andfinallygetthemrecognized.Wevegotsectorof our four Management Sub-Groups: leadersofferingtheirtime,knowledge,andexpertisefreeofcharge, enabling us to develop a code of best practice for nannies and nannyNanny Training & Further Trainingagencies to work within. Weve got renowned trainers developing trainingPractitionersmodules for us so that nannies can access bite-size, flexible, affordable,Associated Organizationsand accredited training with elements recognizing their experience gainedNanny Agencies so far. Our sub-groups have been formed to further our campaign. They carry outdevelopmental work in support of RM, establish guidance and opportunities 10. Anything else readers should know?fornanniesandnannyagencies,andsetminimumstandards.Inother Theres lots to do, but the Regulation Matters Campaign has attracted thewords, as a member of one of our relevant sub-groups, you get to shape support of industry leaders so that our work is professional, credible, andour work.carried out with professional integrity. If anyone can bring about change,we can!Become a Nanny Supporter:NannySupportersarecrucialtotheRMCampaign.Withoutnannies,itwould be impossible to proceed with our aims and objectives. By consultingwith nannies, we can be sure that our work reflects their views and what is TRICIAPRITCHARDisthechairofthenationalimportant to them. Regulation Matters (RM) campaign and a veteranin her field with over 30 years of experience in thetrade union and employment law industry.20 WINTER 2020|NannyMag.com'