Time to Trial!

Every family is different, so what they ask of you in a trial may vary but expect to be busy!

Some Families will expect you to take the lead; they want to see you in action and watch how you interact with the kids during a typical day -  the children should definitely be your focus during a trial but try to demonstrate your ability to multitask where possible!

You might be asked to do some or all of the following:

• Some families ask their trialling nanny to cook a meal

• Perhaps you’ll take the kids out to a playground or activity

• Doing homework with the older children is always a good option

• Maybe you’ll just be hanging out with the kids at home, playing a game in the lounge. 
  
  

What to do:

• It’s so important to try and bond with the kids. And with kids, the best way to do this is of course, to play with them!  So maybe have an easy game up your sleeve in case you get a chance to just chill with the kids. Are the kids sporty? Have a ball game in mind or a simple card game you can play together. 

• Show you’re interested, - ask questions about the kids, family and general routine. 

• There’s always something to do, so if you get a chance to show your initiative, do it! Is there some washing you can fold whilst supervising homework? When playtime is over, make it a race to get the kids to help you pick up all the toys.
  

Food and meals: 

Meal planning, prep and cooking is nearly always a part of the role. You’ll feel most confident in this area if you have a bit of knowledge, so find out a bit more such as:

• What do the kids love to eat? 

• What time do they eat? 

• Are they allowed snacks? 

• Is mealtime an issue for anyone? If so; How would the parents like you to manage it?

Dress appropriately. 

• It's likely you’ll be on the move so dress in smart but casual clothes that you can move around in. (Think; rolling on the ground playing babies with a 2yr old or climbing up the climbing frame at the playground!)

• This is England, so take a coat!