Here at Samui Nannies, our nannies and office based teams get together on a regular basis to enjoy a night out, network, and connect over a delicious meal. Not always an easy task, logistically, when we have so many nannies, families and nanny assignments! We also conduct regular training sessions at our monthly meetings to assist in the development of our nannies and babysitters at Samui Nannies and to share best practice. As a member of INA (International Nanny Association

We are frequently asked about schools and nurseries on the island, as more and more of our clients consider taking a sabbatical here in Koh Samui or even relocating permanently. We are well-served for educational establishments here, with plenty of schools available, providing education for kids from 2-18. To help you consider your options, Samui Nannies has compiled a list of schools and kindergartens. Some of those schools and nurseries will also welcome your children if

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly This week has proven even more challenging than last, in the world of homeschooling. The children have successfully managed to maintain their unenthusiastic demeanor each day, almost as if there is a possibility that if they show enough resistance, then we might just give up on this foolish endeavor. This inevitably leads to the loss of patience on our part and a reminder (in polite terms) of our agreement. If only this were the case... but our

Just before Easter, my children's school closed permanently. It was sad for the children and for us, as the kids had been there since they were in kindergarten - 9 years in total. We have a plan for September and they will move to a different school on the island - one which we believe will suit them both perfectly for their secondary education. In the meanwhile - we decided that this was an opportunity for a family adventure! Watch this space for further info about this. I