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Professional Verification Services
Independent Verification for Nannies, Maternity Nurses and Private Childcare Professionals
NNEB OC Professional Verification Services are designed to support childcare professionals, families, agencies and employers by providing independent verification of professional credentials.
The service helps childcare professionals present verified information to prospective employers while helping families and agencies make informed decisions based on evidence that has been independently reviewed.
Why Professional Verification?
Self-employed nannies, maternity nurses and childcare professionals are often asked to repeatedly provide:
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Qualification certificates
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DBS documentation
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First aid certificates
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Employment histories
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Professional references
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Identity documents
This can be time-consuming for both professionals and employers.
Professional Verification provides a structured process through which key documents and information can be reviewed and verified by NNEB OC.
Benefits for Childcare Professionals
Professional verification may help:
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Demonstrate professionalism and transparency
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Reduce repeated requests for documentation
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Reduce clients being repeatedly contactacted for references
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Present verified qualifications and credentials to prospective employers
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Support applications to agencies and private families
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Provide an independent verification reference number
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Increase confidence when applying for roles
Following successful verification, professionals will receive an NNEB OC Professional Verification Certificate.
Benefits for Families and Agencies
Professional verification provides an independent review of documentation supplied by the childcare professional.
Families and agencies may request a verification report to assist with their own recruitment and vetting processes.
Verification reports may help:
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Confirm qualifications that have been reviewed
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Confirm identity documentation that has been reviewed
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Confirm DBS and first aid documentation that has been reviewed
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Identify areas where information could not be verified
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Support informed recruitment decisions
Professional verification is not intended to replace an employer's own recruitment, interview, safeguarding or reference checking procedures.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are welcomed from:
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Nannies
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Maternity Nurses
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Newborn Care Specialists
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NNEB qualified professionals
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CACHE qualified professionals
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Early Years professionals
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Other childcare professionals working within private households
Applicants do not need to hold an NNEB qualification.
What May Be Reviewed?
Depending on the verification requested, NNEB OC may review:
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Identity documentation
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Right to work documentation
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Childcare qualifications
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Nursing or midwifery qualifications
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Enhanced DBS certificates
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DBS Update Service status
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Paediatric first aid certificates
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Professional references
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Employment history
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Verification is based on the documentation and information supplied by the applicant and any third parties contacted during the verification process.
Supporting Professional References
Experienced childcare professionals are often required to provide the same references repeatedly throughout their careers.
NNEB OC Professional Verification aims to reduce unnecessary duplication by reviewing and recording professional reference information as part of the verification process.
This helps to:
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Reduce repeated requests to referees
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Save time for childcare professionals
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Support agencies and employers
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Provide a consistent verification record
Professional Verification Certificate
Following successful completion of the verification process, applicants may receive:
NNEB OC Professional Verification Certificate
The certificate will confirm:
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Verification reference number
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Verification date
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Expiry date
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Categories successfully verified
The certificate may be presented to prospective employers, agencies and families.
Verification Reports
Detailed verification reports are available to agencies, employers and families, subject to the applicant's consent.
Reports provide a summary of the information reviewed and the outcome of the verification process.
Fees apply.
Important Information
NNEB OC is not a regulatory body, employment agency or awarding organisation.
Professional verification does not constitute professional registration, licensing, endorsement, employment approval or a guarantee of future conduct.
Verification reflects the information reviewed and verified at the date of assessment.

