Petition · past parliament
To have clear advice for live out private nannies during this pandemic.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Have clear rules in place for live out private nannies and their employers (non key workers only) about working during this crisis. Myself and a lot nannies are having to travel to work, mix in with another household and to do our jobs properly we can't adhere to the social distancing.
Clear rules have been put in place for other childcare providers to only look after children of key workers. No such guidelines have been put into place for private nannies.
If our employers want us to work then we have to, we can only be furloughed if they agree.
Our insurance companies are conflicted as to wether we will be insured. For us nannies to do our jobs we can not adhere to social distancing from the children and parents working from home.We have to go against all guidelines to work
If our employers want us to work then we have to, we can only be furloughed if they agree.
Our insurance companies are conflicted as to wether we will be insured. For us nannies to do our jobs we can not adhere to social distancing from the children and parents working from home.We have to go against all guidelines to work
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Public Health England has provided guidance for employers and employees here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
You could raise this issue directly with your employer. You could also contact the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) for advice: https://www.acas.org.uk/
If you want the UK Government to close down all non essential businesses, you may wish to sign this petition: Complete UK lockdown of all business but those essential to our survival
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here:
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/
Read letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
You could raise this issue directly with your employer. You could also contact the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) for advice: https://www.acas.org.uk/
If you want the UK Government to close down all non essential businesses, you may wish to sign this petition: Complete UK lockdown of all business but those essential to our survival
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here:
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/
Read letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/
Timeline
| 30 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Apr 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Apr 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.