The National Nursery Examination Board Old Collegians (NNEB OC) is the international professional network for those who qualified under the former National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB), widely regarded as the Gold Standard in British childcare training.

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We represent experienced, government-qualified Nursery Nurses who trained prior to the NNEB’s transition into CACHE in 1993, and who continue to uphold the highest standards of professional baby and childcare practice in the UK and internationally.

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NNEB Old Collegians is an independent alumni and verification body. While the original National Nursery Examination Board no longer operates, its legacy continues through the knowledge, experience, and professional standards maintained by its qualified nursery nurses.

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Our members have trained and worked across hospitals, private households, and educational settings, alongside peers from leading institutions such as Norland, Chiltern Nursery Training College, Princess Christian College and other private and state colleges, reflecting a shared foundation of rigorous, government-recognised childcare training.

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We are not an awarding body, and there is currently no reinstated NNEB awarding organisation within the UK regulatory framework.

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Today, NNEB OC continues to uphold professional standards through qualification verification services, professional guidance, and industry advocacy.

 

Through NNEB Paragon Placements, Bookings & Advisory, we support families seeking highly qualified Nannies and Maternity Nurses for private households in the UK and internationally.

 

Together, these services help ensure that the values, professionalism, and excellence associated with the NNEB continue to influence modern childcare practice for families and professionals around the world.