Steph

My Summary

My Experience

I have worked for a number of families as a nanny on a live in basis. My first live in job was with two children in Holland (aged 18 months (G) and 5 years (G) ). I stayed with the family for 14 months and we're still in regular contact. I also had two other live in nanny roles during this period of time, both in London, where I supported families with 2 children each ages ranging from 2 years up to 9 years of age. In all of these jobs, duties included all aspects of child care (sole charge) and school drop off and pick ups for the older children. In these live in roles, I was in some ways 'part of the family', but boundaries were really important in terms of respecting one another's privacy. Alongside my live in roles, I have often supported families with more casual childcare on an ad-hoc basis e.g. evenings and weekends. I believe that trust and relationships are central to any working relationship, especially where children are involved. I have a passion for creativity and I love to bring fun to the children that I work with.

For for the past 7 years, since qualifying with a PGCE in Primary Education, I have been working as a primary school teacher. I recently left my full time role to pursue my training as a play therapist for children. My current training fits wholly with my ethos of valuing 'the whole' child.

My Qualifications

Currently studying: Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play (building to an MA in Play Therapy)
PGCE Primary Education
Ba Hons Fine Art (1st class)
Level 2 Certificate in understanding adverse childhood experiences.
Full DBS certificate
Safeguarding qualifications
Full paediatric first aid

My Availability

Evenings and weekends - ad hoc or something more routine works for me. Open to chat.
I am available during the day on Thursdays and Fridays (until 2.30pm ish).
I am available at weekends.
Monday-Friday evening I am available from 7pm onwards.

My Fees

• Nannying from £16.00 per hour (gross)

To be discussed.