Eliza
Nanny in Totnes (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 3 hours
Female Member since Oct 2015 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 13 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
*please note I'm fully booked for regular weekday work. Please contact me for ad hoc childcare opportunities*
My name is Eliza (she/her). I'm 34 and grew up in Surrey. I moved to Totnes in 2020 and have made close connections with lovely local families here offering childcare support.
I'm an experienced childcare professional, holding a Level 3 Early Years qualification, and Ofsted nanny registration. I am a Level 3 qualified Forest School Facilitator, with both paediatric and outdoor first aid training.
My working week is split between running Forest School sessions (Huddle Puddle) for ages 3-8, and providing nanny shares.
I also co-run Growing Families, a parent/child group for ages 3+, and I'm a playworker at Nurture in Nature parent/child group (ages 0-4) at Buckland-In-The-Moor.
I have lots of babysitting experience including many first time / one off / weekend babysits. I'm able to provide care for families visiting Devon on holiday and for weddings - and aim to make this an easeful process for parents and children.
I have experience being with children and young adults with SEN, having previously worked as a learning support assistant, one-to-one job coach, and Challengers charity playworker.
I have a full driving licence, my own car, nanny insurance and bushcraft instructor insurance.
I practise the Hand in Hand Parenting approach which involves listening to children, offering warmth and empathy, holding space for emotions, setting fair limits, and responding playfully. I have completed a 'Professionals Intensive in Hand in Hand Parenting' course aimed at childcare professionals.
My approach to childcare is also informed by Forest School principles of holistic development and resilience building. I like time spent with young people to be child-led to allow natural curiosity and interests to thrive.
I have an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service.
I offer young people:
+ safety, security and comfort
+ my full attention - tuning into their present moment experience
+ acceptance, understanding
+ patience, empathy, compassion
+ positive role modelling
I like to be (meet me to find out!)
+ Calm, responsive, adaptable
+ Friendly, approachable, playful
+ Compassionate, a careful listener
+ Considerate of the feelings and needs of others
+ Open-minded, accepting of others
My Experience
Ofsted-registered nanny since 2020, caring for children aged 0-4 based from their home and spending time outdoors
Experience leading outdoor arts & crafts / Forest School sessions working with ages 3-8 since 2020 in Devon
Many years of babysitting; caring for babies, toddlers and youngsters of all ages, including overnights and full weekend proxy parenting
3 months as a full-time live in nanny for a family with two children (5 and 7) until the mother was back on her feet after an accident (2018)
My Qualifications
Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership (2019)
Level 3 Early Years Educator (2024)
Level 2 ‘Introduction to SEND’ and ‘Understanding SEND and learning’ (2024)
16 Hours Outdoor First Aid (currently valid and renewed every 3 years)
Paediatric First Aid (currently valid and renewed every 3 years)
Behaviour Management Training by Challengers Charity (2019)
Safeguarding Training (updated annually)
Children's Forest Tree Planting Facilitator (2023)
Completed a Professionals Intensive in Hand in Hand Parenting course aimed at childcare professionals (2023)
My Availability
My weekdays are currently filled with ongoing nannying and forest school work.
Please do contact me about ad hoc / one-off opportunities in weekends and evenings
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 13/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)
Nanny share options available.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 08/06/2022)
- UK Passport (added 16/10/2020)
- Full CV (added 12/09/2020)
- DBS Check (added 12/09/2020)
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