NATIONAL NURSERY EXAMINATION BOARD OLD COLLEGIANS
NNEB OC
NNEB Paragon Professional Development
Specialist training for qualified childcare and baby care professionals working in private households.
About NNEB Paragon Maternity Training
Private Household Childcare Professional Development
NNEB Paragon Training provides specialist professional development for those working, or preparing to work, within private household maternity, newborn and childcare roles.
Our programmes focus on the care and development of babies and young children, supporting high standards of safe, responsive and developmentally appropriate practice within family homes.
Training is suitable for qualified childcare, nursing and early years professionals, as well as experienced nannies, maternity nurses and other baby care practitioners seeking to develop their knowledge and professional practice.
Entry requirements vary according to the programme. Some courses are designed for experienced professionals, while others may be suitable for those preparing to move into specialist newborn and private household roles.
Courses are delivered online in small groups and focus on professional standards, practical knowledge, reflective practice and the realities of working closely with families in private home environments.
Current programmes include:
• Preparing for Maternity Nurse Practice (Birth to 6 Months)
• Working with Parents in Private Homes
• Professional Newborn Nursery Preparation
Additional specialist programmes will be introduced as the Paragon Professional Development portfolio expands.
Learners should normally be aged 21 years or over.
Developed by experienced NNEB-qualified professionals with decades of practical experience supporting babies and families within private homes, maternity settings, childcare services, hospitals and international household environments.
Preparing for Private Maternity Nurse Practice
Professional training focused on newborn care, private household practice, responsive baby care, boundaries, risk awareness and professional standards.
Programme Dates
Start Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Teaching Day: Wednesday evenings
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm (UK)
Working with Parents in Private Homes
Understanding family dynamics, boundaries, communication and working professionally within domestic environments.
Programme Dates
Start Date:Monday 17 August & Tuesday 1 September 2026 or Monday 16 & 30 November 2026
Duration: 2 weeks with a one week break in-between to prepare for the next session
Teaching Day: Monday evenings
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm (UK)
Professional Newborn Nursery Preparation
Professional preparation standards for newborn environments, safety, organisation and practical readiness.
Programme Dates
Start Date: Wednesday 15th July or Wednesday 12 August 2026
Duration: 1 week
Teaching Day: Wednesday evenings
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm (UK)
Why Train With NNEB Paragon
NNEB Paragon Maternity Training has been developed from real-world experience working with babies and families within private home environments, including high-profile and fully staffed households.
The programmes are designed to support qualified professionals in developing the practical understanding, professional standards and reflective approach required when working in private in-home postnatal and newborn care.
Training focuses not only on caring for babies from birth to six months, but also on the realities of working independently within family homes — including communication, boundaries, professionalism, risk awareness and supporting parents appropriately.
Why learners choose NNEB Paragon:
• Specialist focus on private in-home newborn and postnatal care
• Training informed by real professional experience
• Emphasis on safe, responsive and developmentally appropriate baby care
• Small group online teaching
• Professional standards and reflective practice
• Understanding the realities of working within private households
• Supportive but professionally focused learning environment
NNEB Paragon programmes are designed for childcare & education professionals seeking a higher standard of specialist training within private maternity and newborn care practice.