Anna has looked after our daughter Connie in our home for four days a week since August 2020 when Connie was 16mths old.

During a time of much uncertainty, change and restriction because of the pandemic, Anna has been unfailingly reliable, flexible, positive and a steady presence in our family's life.

Anna has spent much time learning and nurturing Connie's natural interests - e.g. learning baby sign language to support what we had already taught Connie, teaching her about wildlife and the different birds and animals they see in the garden, encouraging her to draw and paint, creating special Spotify playlists for background music while they play and showing huge patience for the endless rounds of tea parties which are set up on our living room carpet.

We would particularly like to mention the sensitive and caring approach Anna took towards Connie's care after she had hip surgery in January. Anna quickly learned the practical skills needed to care for a toddler in a spica cast and then put her mind to coming up with a wonderful variety of activities which ensured that Connie stayed happy and stimulated through what could have been a much more difficult time.

Anna's creativity, imagination and caring nature will be really missed and we would recommend her to any family looking for more than just 'a nanny', but someone who makes the whole family's life that bit easier.

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