Nanny819

My Summary

My Experience

As a nanny I’m passionate about getting children out and about . I take them to groups, play dates, museums, the zoo, playgrounds etc. This led me write online about local events and activities for children. I support all areas of children’s development from nap routines to potty training and then homework. I encourage independence and good behaviour and intervene when disagreements arise. I organise the children’s routines and engage them in different activities. Including arts and craft, messy play, games and imaginative play. Reading is important for children of all ages, so I always make regular trips to the library to select new books. I use baby sign language/Makaton to aid early communication. I cook meals, shop, run errands and do light housework for families.

Now becoming a parent myself, I have gained experience with the newborn stage of childcare. It has also increased my knowledge on sleep and weaning. By bringing my baby to your house, I can provide a playmate for your child / children who they can socialise with. My baby loves to watch other people and is happy being busy.

Previously I worked at a nursery for 8 years part-time, caring for and educating babies to pre-schoolers. The nursery also used to have an after-school club for primary school aged children. When the nursery cook was away, I often stepped in to make home-made organic meals for the children. Over the years I worked with hundreds of families and gained a lot of experience.

I worked for a year in a reception class as a learning support assistant to a 5-year-old with ADHD and attachment difficulties. I supported his behavioural needs, as well as assisting the rest of the class. My work in the school and nursery has made me very familiar with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which covers children’s development from birth to 5 years. Every day at the school I led a phonics group, heard children read and assisted with all areas of the curriculum.

I am a psychology graduate and while at university I selected The Psychology of Childhood as one of my final year units, and looked at aspects of autism in my dissertation. I have worked as a mother’s help for a family where the eldest child has cerebral palsy, visual impairments and learning difficulties. In the past I worked as a play worker for the charity KIDS, at an adventure playground for disabled children, aged 0 to 19 years old, and their families. I also worked at their youth club, which provided 1:1 for disabled teenagers.

My Qualifications

BSc Psychology degree 2:1 (June 2010)
Paediatric First Aid 12 Hour (renewed January 2023)
DBS check (on the update service)
Common Core Skills and Knowledge in Childcare (August 2015)
NCT Antenatal Course (June 2022)
Preparing for Parenthood (May 2022)
Introduction to Solids (January 2023)
Managing Behaviour Level 3 (renewed January 2016)
Food Hygiene 1 Level 2 (renewed December 2015)
An Introduction to Safeguarding Children (renewed May 2019)
Passed the professional skills tests in literacy and maths (which are for prospective teachers to assess their core skills) (May 2015)

My Availability

Weekend evenings for babysitting

My Fees

• Babysitting from £12.00 per hour

£13 / hour evening babysitting