Petition More regulation for home-based childcare: nannies, maternity nurses & tutors

We believe that this sector needs more regulation. Anyone can call themselves a nanny, maternity nurse, or tutor without qualifications, training, or background checks. This can put children at risk.

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We call on the UK Government to introduce more regulation for all home-based childcare professionals, including nannies, maternity nurses, and tutors.

This could include:

A compulsory national register
Mandatory enhanced DBS checks
Minimum training standards (including safe sleep and safeguarding)
Protected job titles
A clear system for reporting concerns and enforcing standards
This could improve safety, transparency, and accountability for families.

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Created by Allison Bell
Deadline 27 October 2026 All petitions run for 6 months
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