Chantal
Nanny in Keynsham (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 3 days
Female Member since Aug 2023 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 07 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
An emotionally intelligent, warm, gentle and empathetic nurturer who is a devout believer in positive reinforcement, the importance of boundaries (but also, knowing when to pick your battle), and the tactful, well-considered use of humour. I have a natural affinity with children and hold space and empathy for a child’s every emotion and need, providing guidance, patience, understanding and nurture when adversity hits. I build trust with children by creating a mutually respectful relationship; to be seen and listened to is the first step of empowering children to become independent, self-loving individuals who can display empathy to others.
My Experience
**OFSTED REIGSTERED**
I've worked with a wide range of needs in both the home, in a Residential Community setting, in education and the running of an after-school club; I have mostly specialised in working with children with additional needs; ASD, ADHD, Trauma, BPD, various learning disabilities and developmental delays; I use a person-centred, trauma-informed approach.
I'm a Nanny who holds pride in her observational and instinctive abilities that in turn aid nurturing a child’s individual special qualities that help concrete who they are in the world they are discovering and learning to engage with. Due to my varied experience I can provide a daily routine that encompasses emotional support and guidance, tutoring (has experience and resources for Reception and Primary School aged children) creative play and activities along with plenty of outdoor stimulation.
Most recent role being a full time Nanny with a beautiful household of 9 children (aged 5 months to 12 years old) and many members on the neurodiverse spectrum. I have excellent references from this family.
Previously I was an After School Club supervisor and SEN 1:1 and general Teaching Assistant for children between 4 – 11 at a Primary School.
My Qualifications
2022
Safeguarding and Duty of Care: Online Safety, Child Protection, The Prevent Duty
First Aid: Health and Safety at Work; including Paediatric Emergency Procedures
2020
Certificate in Mental Health Awareness – Level 2
2016
Care and Control of Medicines for Children’s Services – Foundation Level
Administration of Medicines for Residential Services – Foundation Level
Team-Teach
Safeguarding Training
Attachment Theory Training
Food Hygiene Training
Health and Safety Training
2015 Wiltshire Council, Trowbridge
City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Caring for Children
My Availability
No availability at present, but adhoc availability over summer holidays for 2025/2026.
Please feel free to message for any ADHOC needs, as random openings do arise due to family holidays.
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My Fees
- Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
This is dependent on the needs of the family, number of children, duties in the household, length and frequency of shifts and location. Happy to discuss and come to an arrangement on an adhoc basis. Between £15-£20 an hour.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/06/2024)
- DBS Check (added 17/03/2024)
- UK Passport (added 14/08/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Chantal. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Chantal has worked with our family for 4 months and has been brilliant. She instantly created a bond with our little girl. She's a year and a half, and Chantal was really great with her care, supporting her learning and creating a warm relationship with our girl. Excellent. Would highly recommend her to any family.
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Chantal worked for me and my large family for 6 months. She was receptive and respectful to our structures and ways, but also able to share her own good and thoughtful ideas, borne from close attention she paid to each individual one of my children (of which there are 9!). Chantal coped well with the number of children in the household, and my children took to her quickly, and respected her warmly. Chantal went above and beyond in every way, and it was refreshing and comforting to see sound, loving, childcare methods smoothly exercised and adapted to the varying ages of my children. I was confident from the start leaving my children in Chantal's care, and everyone was always happy to see her and greet her at the start of a shift. She built a great rapport with each child which fostered a sense of trust quickly. Chantal's passion and commitment is no less than any parent would wish for. Her knowledge and application of SEN/neurodiverse strategies was an enormous bonus. Any family would be lucky to have Chantal, and I would definitely work with her again in the future.
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We worked with Chantal short term to cover some childcare during early pregnancy before our son could have an extra day at nursery.
From the first messages we knew Chantal would be a great fit for our family. We then arranged a video call and were really pleased with her manner and experience.
Although we only had two days with Chantal, our son really took to her, which isn’t usually easy as he can be a tentative soul. She took him out to a music class, to the cafe, to the park and played with him at home. We were really impressed with her skills and would work with her again in a heartbeat! Her passion for children really shines through.
Thank you Chantal!
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