Madeline

My Summary

My Experience

I volunteer as a helper with Barnardo’s in the Children’s Services team, where I support activity days and group sessions aimed at creating positive, enriching experiences for children. My role involves assisting staff in preparing and running activities, engaging with the children throughout the sessions, and helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. This hands-on experience has nurtured my ability to build rapport with young people, respond thoughtfully to their needs, and work collaboratively within a team.
Alongside my voluntary work, I am currently pursuing a degree focused on children and families, with modules that deepen my knowledge of child development, care, and well-being. I’ve completed two key modules:
- Introduction to Childhood Studies and Child Psychology – This module explores how children and young people grow and develop, with insights drawn from anthropology, sociology, psychology, and childhood studies. It covers topics such as mental health, education, adolescence, diverse families, global childhoods, and children’s rights.
- Introducing Health and Social Care – This module offers a broad look at care services and the experiences of those who give and receive care. Using real-life case studies, it explores how care is delivered across various settings and strengthens understanding of key issues in social support and healthcare.
These studies have enhanced my understanding of emotional, intellectual, social, and cultural development and shaped the thoughtful, informed approach I bring to every babysitting role.

My Qualifications

Current Studies
The Open University
Degree in Children and Families (In Progress)
- French Studies 2: Language and Culture of the French-speaking World (L222) – Enrolled (2025)
- Listening to Young Children: Critical Reflections (E229) – Enrolled (2025)
- Introduction to Childhood Studies and Child Psychology (E104) – Enrolled (2024)
- Introducing Health and Social Care (K102) – Completed with Distinction (2024)
Creative Arts & Design
SCQF Level 7
- Design Semantics
- Digital Imaging
- Observational Drawing
- Portfolio Production
- Preparing to Start a Business
- Professional Design Practice
- Surface Decoration for Textiles: An Introduction
Art & Design (Higher & Intermediate)
- Art and Design: Analytical Drawing (Higher)
- Art and Design: Colour (Higher)
- Art and Design: Creative Textile Development (Higher)
- Art and Design: Design Activity (Higher)
- Art and Design: Digital Media (Higher)
- Art and Design: Exploratory Media Handling (Higher)
- Art and Design: Expressive Drawing (Higher)
- Art and Design: Line and Tone Techniques (Higher)
- Art and Design: Research and Investigation Skills (Higher)
- Art and Design: Sketchbook Development (Higher)
- Art and Design: Introduction to Surface Decoration (Intermediate 2)
- Art and Design: Project (Intermediate 2)
- Fashion and Textile Technology: Textile Technologies – National 5 & New Higher (Pass)
- Fashion and Textile Technology: Fashion and Textile Choices – National 5 (Pass)
- Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People – SCQF Level 5 (Pass)
- Fashion and Textile Technology – National 4 (Pass)
- English – National 5 (Grade A, includes Speaking & Listening)
- Mathematics – National 4 (Pass)
- French – National 4 (Pass)
- Spanish – National 4 (Pass)

My Availability

I’m very flexible with my time and happy to adapt to the needs of each family. Apart from Thursday evenings, I’m available throughout the week, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Whether it’s a one-off booking or regular support, I’m committed to working around your schedule to provide dependable and consistent care.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £9.50 per hour

My standard rate is £9.50 per hour, with flexibility depending on the needs of each family. I'm happy to accommodate daytime or evening bookings and can adjust based on the number of children or specific responsibilities such as mealtimes, bedtime routines, or light tidying. I believe in clear, fair communication when it comes to pricing and am always open to discussing what works best for your family.