Petition · Department for Education
More regulation for home-based childcare: nannies, maternity nurses & tutors
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655 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
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.
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.
Timeline
| 27 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
655
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
27 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.