Lorraine

My Summary

My Experience

Mar 2007 – Present
Deputy Manager, Nursery nurse. Highbury Fields Bandstand under 5s stay and play group.
I started working at the Highbury field’s bandstand in 2007 and am currently still employed there. My duties as deputy manager are:
o Daily health and safety checks before each session, both inside the building and outside in the garden.
o Setting up fun age appropriate activities that are safe and stimulating for all the children.
o Helping/inducting new members - explaining the rules, signing in procedures and activities also helping with any queries or questions they have.
o Cleaning up after each session and a deep clean every week.
o Organising and taking party bookings, sending and receiving emails, confirming payments, organising keys collection and key returns, collecting and returning cash deposits, organising full cleans/checks after children’s parties.
o Carry out weekly, monthly and yearly accounts to send to treasurer.
o Banking of all monies from fees and donations.
o Calculating children and adult attendances, updating policies and procedures, and attending appropriate training, for Islington council annual support group monitoring visit.
o Attending monthly and yearly committee meeting and AGM’s
o Give advice to parents/carers on childcare, nannies, health and safety, and/or any issues they may have, and passing them on to the appropriate authorities/organisations.


Sept 2018 – Sept 2019
Nanny.
I started looking after a 1 year old child on a part time basis, meaning I had full, sole care between 8:15am - 4:15pm 2 days per week, which increased to 3 days after a period of time. I also looked after their 5 year old sibling during school holidays and sick days, helping with school runs when needed.
After starting nursery in September 2019, I was no longer required as a Nanny, but still currently look after both children on an add hock basis, when ever the mother needs me, including occasional babysitting.
o Responsibilities of care as below

Apr 2004 – Mar 2007
Maternity leave / Travel


Sept 2000 – Mar 2004.
Nanny.
When I started working for this family there were 2 children aged 3 & 1 years old, by the time I left in 2004 there were 3 children in my care. I had sole responsibility of the children from 8am to 6pm 3 days per week, covering all duties and responsibilities of care, including:
o Preparing healthy meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner when necessary
o School runs
o Nappy changing
o Creating fun imaginative activities at home
o Play dates/ attending playgroups / keeping their play areas safe and clean / supervising fun play activates
o Washing their clothes
o Homework
o Looking after the children on sick days and all through school holidays
o Liaising with parents daily and completing a daily progress sheet for each child.
o Attending developmental meetings/ GP appointments for children.
o Administering medications when required.
o Advising the parents around routine/illness/development.

My Qualifications

Sep 1997 — Aug 2000
CACHE Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB), City and Islington College
Completed Diploma in Nursery nursing NNEB in August 2000. This included the study of all aspects of child
development from birth to 8 years, including child health, education, special needs, child protection, social
studies, working with parents and equal opportunities. I also gained certificates in baby and children first aid,
and food hygiene.

July 1993 – Sept 1997
Maternity leave.

Sept 1992 – July 1993
City and Guilds caring for children 0-7yrs
Exploring all aspects of childcare and education.

My Availability

Am employed part time at the moment

My Fees

• Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)

Looking for part time position. My fees will depend on hours and number of children in my care.