Katie A

My Summary

My Experience

Nanny - December 2021 - present

I currently care for two children aged 1 years and 6 years old. My duties include doing the school run for the oldest child and keeping up to date with the school calendar as well as helping to keep up with homework and reading.
During the day I plan lots of fun, stimulating activities to do with the 1 year old, planning trips to groups and keeping a good routine.
As the children both have a nut allergy being very careful to monitor what they are eating and cooking relevant fresh home made, healthy balanced meals for both children. Making sure they are safe and happy at all times.

Nanny - October 2019 - December 2021

I had sole care for two children aged 4 and 2 years old. During my time with this family I had to home school the oldest child which I enjoyed very much and found very rewarding. My duties include;

Completing all homework and reading with the oldest child planning educational activities for both children encouraging good behaviour and manners attending classes to encourage the children's social and emotional development having good communication skills with the parents, successful pottery training for youngest child. Keeping the children's play area clean, safe and tidy. Making sure all admin bits are completed on time.


Nanny May 2017 – September 2019

During my time with this family I had sole care for 2 children aged 4 and 3 years old. The family was from a previous nanny share and I was lucky enough to be able to stay with them after the nanny share split. My duties include;

Organising fun and educational activities and trips for the children
Taking the children to regular music classes which we attend
Providing healthy, nutritious meals which does not contain any dairy due to the children's allergies
Encourage good behaviour and manners
Developing their artistic and creativity skills through activities such as painting


Nanny share May 2017- September 2018

I had care of 4 children which was combined as a nanny share. The ages of the children were; 11 months, 1 year, 2 year and 4 years old. My role involves;

Providing a fun, happy, safe and stimulated environment for the children
Maintaining the children’s routines
Providing / preparing healthy balanced meals
Nursery drop off and pick up for oldest child
Planning educational activities
Attending groups to encourage the children's social and emotional development
Keeping good communication with all parents


Nanny April 2016 – May 2017

During my time with this family I had care for two Children aged 5.5 years and 15 months. Unfortunately the 15 month old has a hearing impairment which means he needs to constantly wear hearing aids. I have had training on the hearing aids and I am now fully confidant in using and maintaining them. I have also started to learn sign language.
My main duties include;

Taking the youngest child to groups epically ones which focus on sign language and sensory activities
School run and after school activities drop off and pick up for the oldest child
Keeping the children in a good routine, and providing a fun, safe and loving environment
Good communication with parents
Planning and cooking with the oldest child and preparing fresh, healthy balanced meals
Bathing both children and get them ready for bed


Nanny January 2013 - April 2016

I had sole care for two girls age 3 and 6 years. My role involves;

School run for oldest child and helping with school work
Taking youngest child to toddler groups and social activities to encourage social development
Preparing fresh balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Keeping youngest child sleep time routine
Planning trips to the farm, cinema and other activities the children enjoy after school and during half terms
Regular play dates with friends
Planning educational activities such as reading, writing and cooking
Keeping the children's play area clean, safe and tidy
Ensuring all washing for the children's clothes are kept up to date
Keeping a daily diary for the parents


Nanny share– March 11 – December 2012

My responsibility involved caring for two boys aged 2 years. My duties included;

Cooking from fresh healthy balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Taking care of the day to day needs of the children – dress, clean, change, comfort Taking the children to toddler groups, library classes and day's out such as an adventure playground to encourage their social and emotional development
Planning activities such as painting, drawing and model making to encourage creativity skills
Keeping the boy's in a set routine and providing a stimulating, safe and loving environment
Occasionally piking up and dropping off one of the children when parents cannot do so Encourage good behaviour and good manors


Mothers help with new born – Temporary – January 2011 – March 2011

I helped look after a new born baby whose mother was recovering from a c section. My responsibilities included:

• Working along with the mother to put the baby into a routine
• Making sure the baby was fed, changed, and comforted
• Making up bottles
• Bathing the baby
• Taking the baby for walks to get fresh air
• Giving the mother advice on health issues such as indigestion


Nanny- July 09 – December 2010

My responsibility involved caring for two boys aged two and four years old and occasionally a girl aged six years. My duties included;

Taking the youngest to toddler groups to encourage his social and emotional development
Taking the older of the two boys to pre-school each morning
Preparing healthy balanced meals for their lunches and dinners
Encouraging good behaviour and manors
Planning educational activities such as reading, counting and cooking
Developing their artistic and creativity skills through activities such as painting
Planning daily trips such as visits to the local adventure playgrounds with friends
As an experienced swimmer, I also enjoy taking both boys swimming on a weekly basis to encourage both exercise and fun.


Day Nursery - August 08 - July 09

At the Day Nursery my role was to lead the baby room; this means I had full responsibility for the babies within the room between the ages of 3 months to 18 months.


Residential home December 2006-July 2008

At the residential home I was employed as a kitchen assistant. My duties included keeping the kitchen to a high standard of hygiene and helping to prepare and cook food whilst keeping to tight deadlines. I enjoyed working as part as a team as well as a individual.

My Qualifications

NVQ Childcare and education - 2007-2008

I received a Merit for a Level 2 in NVQ Childcare and Education, a one year course that focused on the caring and teaching of children aged 0-18 years. During this time I attended both nurseries and schools for work experience. This course gave me a good overview of childcare as a whole.


First Aid Course - April 2017

I completed a two day first aid course which has increased my confidence within situations which require immediate medical attention.


Robert Owen Early Years Centre - July 2009

I have completed and passed the Robert Owen “Letter and Sound” course which involved studying and learning ways to encourage children to learn letters, numbers and sounds by songs and games.

My Availability

To start March 2023 or after.

My Fees

• Nannying from £14.00 per hour (net)

£14.00 NET per hour