JNC - Level 2

next level training for professional nannies

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Course Overview

Our Level 2 course is practical and intensive. It builds on the Junior & Ski Nanny course, and so is perfect for graduates or nannies with a minimum of 2 years of verifiable consistent nanny experience.

Returning to the gorgeous Glebe House the course pushes, encourages and supports students to develop their knowledge and confidence even more.

Students will be required to complete some work in advance. Including preparing an age appropriate activity and planning a meal, which includes submitting a shopping list of ingredients and keeping to a budget.

 

Key things:

  • 4 day residential course

  • Certified and accredited with CPD

  • Luxury accommodation and food included

  • Course is based in Salisbury, Wiltshire

  • Set yourself apart from other nannies

  • Command a higher salary

  • Access more exclusive roles

  • Develop your confidence and skills

The course follows a similar format to JNC - Level 1, where we utilise all the time we have to develop skills, knowledge and confidence. You can see an example itinerary here >>

The MOdules:

  1. Children’s Emotional Health

  2. Activities & Child Development

  3. Basic Swim Teaching & Swim Safety

  4. Actual Nannying for the Day

  5. Cooking

 

Elements completed in advance:

  • Meal planning & shopping list submitting

  • Completing extra child development modules; potty training & starting nursery / school

  • Activity preparation for presentation to the group

  • Food hygiene

Bonus sessions:

  • Confidence & Mindset Sessions

  • Having Difficult Conversations with Families (including discipline, pay etc.)

  • Self Defence Session

  • Yoga, Pilates and PT sessions

 

Why complete the JNC - Level 2 Course?

families actively seek out those who continue to learn

increase your:

  • Knowledge:

    • build on everything you learnt in Level 1 and / or what you’ve learnt whilst being a nanny

    • demonstrate to families that you are a professional and that your committed to continual learning

  • Skills:

    • improve your skills and ability to handle different and challenging situations

    • keep your training up to date, staying current and relevant to advances within childcare approaches and nannying as a whole

  • Confidence:

    • go on to work in positions with greater responsibility, command a higher salary, work with children of different ages and with different needs, whilst ultimately believing in yourself and your ability that bit more

    • increased confidence is linked to more successful longer term relationships, which in turn ensure you’re highly regarded by your employers

Opportunities:

Opportunities for Level 2 graduates are as varied as for Level 1 but command greater responsibility - whether it’s managing teams or working with younger children, and from increased salaries to exclusive opportunities.

  • Festival Nannying

  • Wedding & Event Nannying

  • Ski Nannying

  • Nannying on Super Yachts

  • Traditional Nannying;

    • temporary and emergency nannying

    • permanent nannying

    • full time and part time nannying

 Some of our Partners

providing exciting opportunities for our graduates

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Modules & Our Trainers

Each module has been written and developed to ensure our student nannies get as much out of each modules as possible. They are all practical, informative and designed to build on skills learnt in Level 1 and / or whilst nannying.

Our team of trainers have been selected for their skills, knowledge and ability to inspire our student nannies to learn, ask questions and get as much out of the course as possible.

Module 1: Activities & Child Development

Taught by the brilliant Hally, Norland trained nanny and mum of 3 boys under 6 she deep dive into a variety of areas in a super practical and engaging way. Students will present their prepared activity to the group during this module.

 
 

The module covers:

  • developing learning through play

  • adapting activities for a range of ages

  • what makes a great activity vs. what looks good for the ‘gram’

  • an introduction to Makaton and baby signing

  • different ways to approach challenging behaviour

  • supported with online modules studied in advance including; potty training and adjusting to starting nursery / school

 

Module 2: Children’s emotional health

The module is taught by Dr Maryhan who is a highly sought after child psychologist. The module builds on everything learnt in level 1 and expands to cover additional key areas.

 
 

The module covers:

  • developing and encouraging healthy relationships with food

  • building confidence in body image

  • handling social media

  • tackling screen time and the challenges that growing up in a tech world presents

  • porn and how to navigate the exposure that children have to it

 

Module 3: Actual Nannying for the Day

This module will see the students implementing everything they’ve learnt. It is supported by the training team and is overseen by Hally, who teaches the activities and child development module.

 
 

The module covers;

  • Students will be required to care for a child each for the day (e.g. 9am - 5pm)

  • in advance they will have planned and prepared their day, according to the age of their child

  • they will incorporate age appropriate activities

  • they will be responsible for all meals / snacks that their charge requires

  • they will stick to the child’s routine including naps / down time

 

Module 4: Basic Swim Teaching & Swim Safety

Taught by Pip our first aid trainer, mum of 4, swimming coach and swimming teacher trainer. Students will master the confidence of not only how to take children swimming safely but how to teach them to swim.

 
 

The module covers:

  • hacks for a successful swimming trip

  • how to safely swim with a baby

  • taking multiple children swimming

  • the basics of teaching children / babies to swim

*this module includes the students getting in the pool and actually practicing. It isn’t a full swim teacher course but will provide a stand-alone certificate.

 

Module 5: Cooking

This module builds on the Family Cooking & Nutrition module from Level 1. It requires students to work independently, without teacher supervision but as part of a pair or trio.

 
 

The module covers:

  • students will be paired up in advance of the course

  • they will be required to select and submit a menu plan along with a shopping list for an evening meal for the group

  • the shopping list must be within a certain budget and they will have to cater to any dietary requirements

  • they will then be required to prepare their meal for the whole group

  • they will be left to their own devices, although training staff will be on hand to support and guide when needed

 

BONUs Module: FOOD HYGIENE

This module covers the basics of food hygiene and how to work safely within a kitchen. It is accredited with CPD.

 

Accommodation, Location and Travel

Accommodation

The course is delivered at Glebe House, a large family home, which is perfectly set up for large groups. The rooms are shared with 2-3 people per room. Fluffy towels and bathroom essentials are provided.

The course is specifically run in a family home to simulate the environment, equipment and set up that nannies have in the work place.

Location

The property is situated in a peaceful village 10 minutes from Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Travel

There is plenty of off-road parking available if driving to the course. For those joining us via train, the closest station is Salisbury and Team Freckles organise transportation on the first and last days.

 
 

Course Dates & Pricing

In order to attend Level 2 students must have either completed the Junior & Ski Nanny Course or have a minimum of 2 years of consistent verifiable nanny experience.

For Junior & Ski Nanny Course dates and information see here >>

2024 Course Dates:

  • Monday 11 - Thursday 14 March 2024

  • Wednesday 30 October - Saturday 2 November 2024

*courses start at 9am on the first day and finish by 4.30pm on the last day

 

Pricing & purchase options:

Option 1

  • Pay in full

  • 1 payment

  • Total cost £1,595

 

Option 2

  • 2 payments

  • £500 deposit

  • + balance taken 14 days later

  • Total cost £1,595

 

Option 3

  • Pay via payment plan

  • £500 deposit

  • + 4 equal monthly instalments

  • Total cost £1,750

  • Courses can be attended whilst payment plan is ongoing

Have a question?!

we’re here to help, so give us a call or drop us an email if you have any questions!

 

Please note:

  • Payment options 2 and 3 are set up as a direct debit. Once you make the deposit payment the remaining payments will happen automatically.

  • In the instance we have to reschedule a course due to COVID or otherwise student nannies will be offered the opportunity to attend a different course date or receive a full refund.

  • For our full t’s and c’s please click here.

 

FAQs

some of our most commonly asked questions

 

+ Is the course a qualification?

The course is certified and accredited with CPD. It is graded between pass and distinction plus. The food hygiene is a standalone certificate as well.

+ I’ve got 1 year working as a nanny - can I attend the course?

To attend the course you need to have two years of verifiable consistent nannying. We will check references. You also need to have an enhanced DBS on the update service and a 12hr paedaitric first aid - if you don't have these two elements then you will need to pay for them through us in addition. If you only have 1 year of nannying we would recommend booking onto the Junior Nanny Course instead.

+ What job opportunities are available once I’ve done the course?

So many! You can join us as a Festival / Wedding or Event nanny when you have availability and accesss our (ever growing) network of partner agencies; who provide opportunities from ski to super yacht nannying and traditional nannying opportunities (temporary and permanent) both in the UK and internationally.

+ If I do the course will you guarantee me a job?

Unfortunately we can’t guarantee that you’ll get a job / extra work after completing the course but the majority of graduates who are seeking work are quickly snapped up!

+ Do I have to stay onsite with the course?

The course is residential as it’s very intense with long days of learning. We are incredibly welcoming, course sizes are small and the property is lovely - there aren’t any bunk beds!

+ Can I book and come with a friend?

Yes, of course. It’s just subject to availability on each course. We recommend booking onto your chosen course as soon as you’ve decided as spaces are limited.

+ I’ve noticed that payment plans are available. Do I need to have completed the whole payment plan before I can go on the course?

No! You can attend your course whilst your payment plan is ongoing. For example if you book onto a course in 2 months time and have a 5 month payment plan. You’ll attend the course having paid 2 instalments and the remaining 3 instalments will be paid after you’ve completed it.

+ I have 3 years of nannying but don't have an Enhanced DBS on the update service and / or an in date paediatric first aid certificate. Is this a problem?

It's not a problem but we will need to sort these out and you will need to pay to complete them in addition. You can attend a first aid course with us and we can process your enhanced DBS application.

+ What if I’m unwell before / during the course?

If you are unwell before the course, keep in touch with us and we will do our best to accommodate it and come up with a plan. If you're unwell whilst on a course then the onsite team will help you and will get you back for another course / organise extra sessions if you miss any training.

+ How old do I have to be to come on the course?

The minimum age for coming on the course is 18 at the time of attending.

 

Contact Us

For any questions or queries regarding the JNC - Level 2 Course, please contact Jo and she will be able to help you.

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