About Us
A conference with culture, soul, love, wellbeing and community at the heart!
BNT Community CIC - Who We Are
Belonging Nurture Thrive (BNT) Community CIC is a not for profit founded by Shada Bottrill (@nannysharz) a professional career nanny, advocate, entrepreneur and nanny coach of 22+ years. BNT hosts online and in person monthly wellness social events and CPD Training for career professionals in the early years, childcare and education sector. We connect professionals who want to be apart of a thriving, supportive community that have a common interest in self care and CPD training. We believe prioritising your self-care and investing in CPD training helps to develop your personal & professional development.
NannyCON, our annual CPD Childcare and Wellness Conference is every April. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive community where you BELONG, are NURTURED and THRIVE to be the best version of yourself.
BNT Community offers a safe place for you to be yourself, gain support, advice, make new friends and most importantly inherit a supportive, loving community that understands the day to day of the work we do. We believe in providing you with good vibes, positive energy and great connections.
OUR WHY?
Shada wanted to create a safe space for educators, where they can be themselves, prioritise their emotional and mental health whilst also learning new skills to elevate their career. She saw there was a opportunity to do this after supporting nannies through her coaching programme. Then BNT was born in May 2022 and has since host over 85+ events and CPD Opportunities in a 4 year span. We are passionate about building relationships, new friendships and providing a supportive and inclusive community.
Our community is mixed with nannies, early years practitioners, teachers, nursery practitioners, nursery managers, childminders, au pairs and other childcare professionals. You can find out more about our in person and online events here
Why NannyCON?
NannyCON was born from a dream to bridge the gap between professional excellence and personal wellbeing within the domestic and early years sector which Shada felt was lacking in industry conferences. Shada envisioned a space that broke away from the cold, cliquey, corporate atmosphere of traditional industry events, replacing it with the warmth and hospitality of her Jamaican heritage. We pride ourselves on being a family-run, non-profit organization where inclusivity isn't performative-it's our foundation. Whether you are a nanny, au pair, teacher, EY Educator, or childminder, you belong here. Shada wanted to provide a vibrant, safe sanctuary for professionals of all races and backgrounds to gain high-quality, CPD-accredited skills while simultaneously pouring back into themselves. From wellness stress relief practices to high quality unique training to global networking with others from every continent, NannyCON is designed to ensure you leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and part of a global family. We aren’t just a conference; we are a unique, world-first experience dedicated to elevating your career and protecting your mental health. You can experience nannycon here
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