Beatrice
Nanny in Royal: Kensington And Chelsea (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since Jan 2021 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 22 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
*POSITION FULL - UNAVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME NANNYING ROLES - CURRENTLY SEEKING AD-HOC OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING CONSULTANCY, TUTORING, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, TEMPORARY AND COVER WORK*
I can advice and support on the following:
- Steiner Waldorf, Montessori, Emmi Pikler and Emilia Reggio theory and practice
- Introduction of developmentally appropriate games and activities
- Learning schema and schematic play
- Introducing the 'Curiosity Approach' to learning and development
- Sleep hygiene, strategies and advice for parents
- Nutrition and healthy eating habits and methods
- Toy/bedroom/home organisation and advice
- Arts education and tutoring
- Early child language development advice and support
- Child counselling and emotional development
- Parental counselling and support
I have over 15 years of experience providing childcare services to children ranging from 9 months to 16 years of age. My expertise primarily lies in working with children aged 1 to 5 years, where I have developed a deep understanding of their unique needs and developmental milestones. I am a trained counsellor and work weekly in a school, providing (primarily play-based) counselling to young people.
I have a solid foundation in early childhood education, and trained as a Steiner (Waldorf) Kindergarten teacher (2019-2020). This has equipped me with valuable insights into holistic child development, fostering creativity and promoting a nurturing environment.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working as a private nanny for a number of families in Notting Hill, Maida Vale and De Beauvoir, establishing long-term relationships based on trust and warmth. My dedication to ensuring the well-being, safety, and happiness of every child under my care is unwavering. I take pride in my punctuality, reliability, and strong sense of responsibility. In addition to my role as a nanny, I have also contributed my expertise as a teaching assistant in various schools, nurseries, and day care centres, where I assisted in creating enriching learning experiences for children.
With my experience, passion for child development and commitment to creating nurturing environments, I'm able to provide exceptional childcare and support to children and their families.
My Experience
*POSITION FULL - UNAVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME NANNYING ROLES - CURRENTLY SEEKING AD-HOC OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING CONSULTANCY, TUTORING, ONE-ON-ONE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, TEMPORARY AND COVER WORK*
My career in this field began working as a nanny, which ultimately led me to pursue further education and training in childcare.
I have over 15 years of experience as a teacher and caregiver, which includes three long-term nanny positions. A recent long-term role, from July 2021 to July 2023, involved caring for a young girl from the age of 4. My responsibilities included after-school pick-up, homework support, coordinating clubs and activities, managing mealtime routines, bath, bedtime, and childcare for her baby sister, aged 9-17 months. This role also extended to maintaining an organised play environment. I regularly used my own car for transportation as part of this role.
From January 2016 to September 2017, I worked as a nanny for a high-profile family, providing comprehensive care to a young boy from the age of 1. This role included significant international travel, where I acted as his primary caregiver during trips, as well as handling various household tasks such as cooking and packing. My commitment continued on an ad-hoc basis after the child started full-time nursery and school, including part-time care, babysitting and outings. I also served as a personal assistant for the mother, supporting with the smooth-running of her household and business.
Prior to these positions, I worked as an after-school nanny and babysitter in Kensington from 2013 to 2016, caring for two children aged 8 and 10 initially. My role evolved to include assisting the mother with her business and creative projects, and I provided art tutoring and academic assistance to the children. I also frequently used my car for various tasks related to the role.
Additionally, I gained valuable experience as a supply teaching assistant with Protocol Education from 2011 to 2013, working across various childcare centres and primary schools in London, spanning ages 9 months to 11 years.
Throughout this journey, my dedication to childcare and education grew, leading me to pursue training as a Steiner Kindergarten teacher in 2019-2020. This experience deepened my understanding of child development and play-based learning, further enhancing my skills and expertise.
I am an artist and jewellery designer, and I enjoy gardening, science and history, and practicing yoga and meditation. My natural gifts, diverse interests and skills enable me to connect with children on various levels and provide a holistic approach to their development.
My Qualifications
- First Class Bachelor of Arts Degree in Humanities from Brighton University (2006-2009)
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling
- Foundation in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Merit in Fine Art Painting
- A-Level English (B), Drama (B), History (C)
- 8 GCSE grades A* – B Inc. English and Mathematics
My Availability
*POSITION FULL - UNAVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME NANNYING ROLES - CURRENTLY SEEKING AD-HOC OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING CONSULTANCY, TUTORING, ONE-ON-ONE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, TEMPORARY AND COVER WORK*
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 22/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
£20ph - This is negotiable and may vary depending on the role, the number of children I look after or the duration of hours that I work.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Oxford Gardens Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bassett House School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at La Petite Ecole Francaise
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Chepstow House School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Notting Hill Preparatory School
My Documents
- Reference: Handwritten Reference March 2024 (added 08/04/2024)
- Reference: 21.7.23 Handwritten Reference (added 23/07/2023)
- Reference: Nanny and Tutor Reference - 2013 onwards (added 20/07/2023)
- Full CV (added 09/07/2023)
- Reference: Reference 2023 (added 09/07/2023)
- Reference: Hand Written Reference 2013 (added 09/07/2023)
- Reference: Personal Reference 2023 (added 09/07/2023)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 01/07/2023)
- DBS Check (added 19/05/2021)
- UK Driving Licence (added 05/01/2021)
Reviews
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We’ve worked with Beatrice for over 2 years since June 2021. She has primarily looked after our eldest daughter who was 4 when Beatrice joined and is now 6. Beatrice’s normal routine has been from school pickup (3:15pm) until bedtime (8:00pm) but in reality she’s helped us over school holidays, on weekends, overnight to cover for travel and has traveled with us. As she notes, she’s also helped with our youngest daughter helping cover 6pm - 8pm with both kids including dinner, bath and bedtime.
Both of our daughters are ABSOLUTELY obsessed with Beatrice. We would try to keep Beatrice in our family for the rest of eternity but we’re sadly moving from the UK to a different country (and Beatrice has rebuffed our requests to start a new life with us!).
We’ve interviewed over 100 nannies in our time (both through Childcare.co.uk as well as through a range of top nannying agencies) and worked with several and Beatrice stands head and shoulders above the crowd. She is a true gem and a rare find. Anyone who is lucky enough to work with her will undoubtedly wonder how they have managed life thus far without her.
There are many reasons we feel very lucky to have been able to work with Beatrice but one of them is how empathetic, compassionate and emotionally considerate she is. More than this, she clearly has an active interest in emotional well-being and so is able to draw from literature, studies and facts, in addition to her own strong intuition in helping guide the children she works with. Beatrice’s aptitude in these areas has been instrumental in the emotional development of our oldest daughter - very often helping her identify and consider the emotions she’s feeling and then talking through a range of concepts of how to then engage with those emotions.
Beatrice is truly caring, extremely thoughtful, unwaveringly professional and deeply experienced. She has a great sense of humor, a positive outlook, is NEVER on her phone or putting the kids in front of TV, and doesn’t get frazzled. When she is with the kids they are her one and only focus and whether it is arts and crafts, imaginative play, outdoors time, sport, after school activities or learning to cook or bake the kids learn or are engaged the whole time.
We’re so sad to be leaving London and losing Beatrice is a major part of this - whomever is smart enough to snap her up will never regret it.
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