Adele Aitchison

Building the UK’s first intergenerational childcare platform say hello: [email protected] | Gerontologist @ KCL | Social Innovation

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

This is just the beginning of the intergenerational childcare revolution @Telegraph @MCChappet The rise of the 'Grand Nanny': how the older generation are transforming childcare https://t.co/G92HtN6IQq

#startup #childcare #workingparents #intergenerational

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

@hannahprevett I have an exclusive for you - what's the best way to reach you? X won't let me message 😅

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

My favourite scene of the movie - Barbie tells an older woman she's beautiful. Older woman replies: I know.

@GrandNannyUK we get to see this intergenerational magic every day 🪄

#Barbie

[GrandNanny @GrandNannyUK]

💖 Greta Gerwig: 'The idea of [...] a mother, a grandmother – who looks at you and says, "Honey, you’re doing OK" – is something I feel like I need and I wanted to give to other people.'

Intergenerational love in Barbie movie! 👏

#barbie #barbieworld #barbiemovie

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

@LeslieFeinzaig @GrandNannyUK matching grandparent-like childcarers with families who need an extra pair of hands. We handle the
the admin, you enjoy childcare calm 👌🏻

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

Follow this thread to be inspired by 20 INCREDIBLE intergenerational charities and projects ⭐️

[GrandNanny @GrandNannyUK]

We're excited to announce our Intergenerational Innovation Award to celebrate Global Intergenerational Week with @GenerationsWT
We've shortlisted 20 intergenerational charities & community programmes in the UK that work tirelessly to build joyful connections between generations.

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

I’m proud to say the same for GrandNanny! Proper jobs with proper rights. It’s not easy but it is worth it.

[Rachel Carrell @RachCarrell]

This is important, because it means all our nannies have proper employment rights. That means sick pay, maternity and paternity protections, unfair dismissal, pension rights - all of that. It also means everyone pays tax correctly

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

👉 Easier ways for families to spend their tax-free childcare allowance - it's currently a massive administrative faff and how it can be spent on is too limited e.g. not possible to pay most in-home childcarers so no good for those whose work pattern requires more flexibility.

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

Holding my breath to see the detail behind the rumours and the headlines on increased childcare funding...THREAD🧵
#springbudget #childcare #childcareprovider #workingparents

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

👉 More childcare funding for those eligible for universal credit - this looks like a definite and is so needed...but, again, will there be enough early years/ childcare to meet demand?

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

👉 Extending 30 hours free childcare to include 1 and 2 year olds - but with a package of support so childcarers and childcare settings can meet the demand. I'm worried this is going to be like the help to buy scheme, which drove up house prices as demand soared.

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

I want to see...
👉 30 hours free childcare at a rate that means providers can afford to run and pay childcare workers fairly (the current rates lead to nurseries effectively subsidising places for 3 and 4 year olds by charging more to 1 and 2 year olds).

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

@ionaflawrence @UnLtd by a country mile. Happy to chat about it!

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

@Yoroomie Hiya

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

Important for the impact of those experiencing domestic abuse to be foregrounded in the cost of living crisis.

[Marisa Bate @marisajbate]

A domestic & economic abuse survivor, Lisa, who fled her partner 10 years ago with her kids & not a penny to her name, told me she wouldn't & couldn't do the same today because of the cost of living crisis. I hope the new PM will be listening
https://t.co/aJRO3N14YH

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

Fantastic org based on great values with a focus on promoting intergenerational connections. If you're looking to use your skills to support a charity, this would be a great one to choose!

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

Brighton-based network, we are launching @GrandNannyUK social ent. in #Brighton and #Hove in Sept. Fairly paid, active and rewarding jobs for those with childcare experience, aimed at the over 50s. Who should we reach out to? @penny_thompson @BrightonHoveCC @bhlabour @peterkyle

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

@RMCunliffe Check out Renude - amazing female-led company that gives you a simple skincare routine for the budget you want to set. https://t.co/e5QFpV8Lkh

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

Thank you @KCLalumni @InnovateKings for this exciting award. It really belongs to all of the @GrandNannyUK team!

[KCL Alumni @KCLalumni]

@KingsSSPP @ThomasWells_ The King's Distinguished Alumni 2022 Entrepreneur award goes to Adele Aitchison for her work as Founder and Director of Grandnanny, the UK’s first intergenerational childcare service.

#ForeverKings🦁 @adeleaitchison @KingsSSPP @kingsartshums @GHSMatKCL @kingsenglishdpt

[KCL Alumni @KCLalumni]

@KingsSSPP @ThomasWells_ The King's Distinguished Alumni 2022 Entrepreneur award goes to Adele Aitchison for her work as Founder and Director of Grandnanny, the UK’s first intergenerational childcare service.

#ForeverKings🦁 @adeleaitchison @KingsSSPP @kingsartshums @GHSMatKCL @kingsenglishdpt

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

@phoebeluckhurst Congratulations! Such an exciting move.

[Adele Aitchison @AdeleAitchison]

New research suggests that striking up conversations with strangers is a muscle to be flexed - the more we do it, the less worried we become about rejection. Thanks @GillianSocial for the research and @ionaflawrence for sharing it.

[Gillian Sandstrom @GillianSocial]

I'm excited to tell you about my new paper w @guscooney @ericaboothby. It describes a week-long #Talking2Strangers scavenger hunt intervention that makes people less worried about rejection & more confident in their convo ability. https://t.co/Lw7tnumv5w 1/7