Rue

My Summary

My Experience

I have worked with children from 6 months+ in kid's clubs, school settings, and as a nanny over the past 15 years. I can nanny for mixed ages - one family I frequently nannied for had children ages 1, 2 and 4. I also have experience with toilet training whether that's first stage, or starting to try through the night sleeping without nappy's or pull-ups.

I have worked as a tutor for mixed ages into adulthood, so help with homework or educational play is something I can do with your child/children. I am also skilled in co-regulation techniques, something I find beneficial for all children but especially those with any regulation challenges.

I have experience and knowledge of children with Special Needs and how this can impact them, and the importance of adapting my approaches to suit their needs, and techniques to support with distress.

Regardless of whether your child/children has any Special Needs or not; before starting as your Nanny or Babysitter, I will have a conversation with you to get as full an understanding as possible of your child/children's personal needs, routines, and what techniques you know works for them. This enables me to be the best Nanny/Babysitter for them I can be, and helps limit disruption when introducing a new adult into their life.

Lastly, with me as your Nanny/Babysitter at the end of every shift with your child/children, I will provide a summary of our time together. This can be verbal or written (it's entirely your preference) and as standard this will include the following details (but it can also be adapted to include anything else you feel necessary for your family);

- What we did during our time together
- Meals or snacks eaten
- Nap times and duration (if applicable)
- Any highlights during our time together, for example; progress on something they've been working on, excellent behaviour, something your child found especially fun etc.
- Any incidents (why/how they happened and how we worked to resolve it together or care I provided), for example; challenging behaviour, a moment of upset your child experienced, any accidents and what first aid if necessary was administered, if they were poorly at all etc.

Especially applicable when babysitting;
- If they went to sleep okay or if it took a while to settle
- If their sleep was disrupted for any reason, e.g. bad dreams or became poorly through the night

My Qualifications

DBS
I have completed Child Safeguarding training twice over the past 15 years, and I am currently completing a refresh course through NSPCC - I will upload certificate upon completion.
Emergency First Aider (including a module on paediatric first aid)
Fire Warden Training (I was a Fire Warden for 5 years)

Other qualifications:
All GCSE's (grades available upon request)
BTEC Diploma in Interactive Art and Media - Distinction Distinction Merit

Reference available upon requests

My Availability

I’m currently fully booked as a nanny and babysitter. I will update my profile if that changes.

If after reading my profile you would like to discuss your requirements please do contact me and I will do my best to accommodate.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £11.00 per hour
• Nannying from £13.00 per hour (gross)

My Babysitter rates apply for evenings when children are in bed. If you need me to help you with bedtime to provide a transition for your child/children before you go out (so they know who's looking after them while you're away), this will be covered by babysitting rates.

If babysitting is required pre-bedtime, the day rate for this is the same as my nanny rate. However open to discussions around this depending on your individual needs.