Our Experts
We have carefully selected each of our experts for their outstanding knowledge, experience and passion for what they do.
Bringing together leading professionals from across childcare and beyond, our students learn from people who are at the very top of their fields. Each expert has been chosen to bring a different area of expertise to the programme, giving our students an exceptional and well rounded education.
Jess Martin
Jess brings extensive experience across childcare, behaviour and the early years, having dedicated her career to caring for children and supporting families at the highest level. Her deep understanding of children, combined with years of hands on experience, inspired her to co-found The Nanny Academy and help shape the next generation of confident, capable and exceptional nannies.
Co-Founder & Early Years Expert
Louenna Hood BEM
Louenna brings extensive experience in newborn care, early years and supporting families through the first years of a child’s life. As a maternity nurse and newborn specialist, her wealth of hands on knowledge and calm, practical approach have made her a trusted expert in childcare. She co-founded The Nanny Academy to share that experience and help shape exceptional nannies who feel confident from day one.
Co-founder & Early Years Expert
Newborn ExpertJanie Kennedy
Janie is a highly experienced maternity nurse, newborn care consultant and early years professional with over 20 years of hands on experience. Her expertise spans newborn care, routines, sleep, feeding and severe allergies, combining exceptional knowledge with a warm and practical approach. At The Nanny Academy, Janie shares the skills and confidence needed to provide outstanding care during a baby’s earliest and most important stages.
Sleep ExpertLucy Baldwin
Lucy is a professionally qualified nanny and Level 6 Sleep Consultant with over a decade of experience supporting children and families. Known for her calm, holistic and highly personalised approach, she brings extensive knowledge of healthy sleep habits, routines and sleep support, giving nannies the confidence and practical skills to make a lasting difference to family life.
Shelley Wilson
Shelley brings more than 25 years of experience in maternity care, with specialist expertise in infant feeding and breastfeeding support. A qualified midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, she has supported families across the world and is passionate about giving nannies the practical knowledge and confidence to support both babies and parents during those all important early weeks and months.
Midwife & Lactation Specialist 
Dale Atkinson
An expert in her field. Dale brings that wealth of experience to The Nanny Academy as our Chef and Food Educator. She is passionate about sharing practical cooking skills, inspiring confidence in the kitchen, and helping the next generation of nannies prepare nutritious, delicious meals that families will love
Chef & Food EducatorPlay ExpertRuth
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
Sleep ExpertLucy Baldwin
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.