Sunshine
Nanny in Wrotham
Female Member since Sep 2011 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login Mar 2024
My Summary
About Me
A well-mannered, articulate and responsible OFSTED registered
nanny, with 10 years professional experience caring for children of all ages, new born and upwards. I have a great interest in children and their development and have a proven track record delivering professional care and engaging children in a broad variety of stimulating activities. I am emotionally mature and possess high energy levels and an ability to develop close relationships with both children and families. I am confident and able to work to an excellent standard under considerable pressure whilst presenting a positive image to others.
Key Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident and able to work under pressurised conditions and contribute to aid the smooth running of busy households
• Poses well -honed childcare skills
• Experienced in caring for children with varying temperaments
• Able to consistently engage and motivate children in exciting and stimulating activities that encourage early learning.
• Patience
I am Caring yet firm with the children I care for and stick to set boundaries without being to strict. I believe in good manners, respect and independence, as well as ensuring that Fun and Play are also paramount and of great importance.
My Experience
After School Nanny April 2018- Current
Take sole charge of 2 boys now aged 7 and 10 years along with my 5 year old daughter. Initially both parents were office based or out on meetings, however due to coronavirus, both parents now work from home.
My role includes a number of elements, including:
• Collection of children from school or after school clubs and liaising with teachers about their day.
• Producing healthy, balanced home cooked meals for the children. I encourage good manners, talk and interaction with each other during meal times.
• Providing children with social, emotional and developmental support.
• Assisting with home work as and when required.
• Supervising, providing and assisting the children with a variety of age appropriate activities including games, craft, sensorial, baking, role play, den building and outdoor play.
• Assisting with the older child’s transition to infant school.
Preschool- Ightham- Early Years Practitioner September 2019 – December 2020
• Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and any other appropriate guidance for young children in accordance with nursery policy and guidelines.
• Observe each child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage, through in the moment planning.
• Understand and participate in the key person system. To follow the child and write detailed observations to identify their level of development, achievement and next steps.
• Form close relationships with key children so they feel safe and comforted and to ensure you know the child.
• attend to the all-round daily needs of the children by enhancing their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Supporting the children in serving their own food, milk, drinks and snacks and encourage good nutrition and sociable eating.
• Assisting children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and other associated welfare duties. Ensure you have an up to date care plan for each key child.
• Taking Action and monitoring all child safeguarding / protection issues / accidents to ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately. Ensuring close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.
• Carrying out health and safety checks as required to ensure the preschool is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors
• Participating in free flow environment, to aid children’s development in self-assurance, independence, making choices and self-selecting.
• Ensure child profiles in your rooms are up to date and relevant.
Family Part-Time Nanny May 2018- April 2019
Sole charge nanny caring for 3 children girl 7, boy 5, girl 20 months along with my 2 year old daughter, for 2 days per week.
My role was to undertake multifunctional tasks including:
• All nursery Duties including Daily cooking, light housekeeping, naps and scheduling.
• Providing children with social, emotional and developmental support- especially communication, language and physical development.
• Assisting with potty training and encouraging health and self care.
• Collecting the eldest children from school and the younger children on outings.
• Providing and assisting the children with a variety of age appropriate activities including craft, sensorial, baking, role play, den building and outdoor play.
• Assisting with the younger child’s transition to pre-school.
• During school holidays, entertain all 4 children with trips and activities for the day.
Nanny Sept 2017- October 2017
Sole charge of 3 children, 8, 6 and 1 with my 20 month old daughter, for busy working parents for 4 days per week, 12 hours per day. My role was to undertake multifunctional tasks including:
All nursery Duties including Daily cooking, light housekeeping, naps and scheduling.
• Providing children with social, emotional and developmental support
• Taking the eldest children to and from school and all the children on outings.
• Providing and assisting children with a variety of age appropriate activities including craft, sensorial, baking, role play, den building and outdoor play.
• Assisting with the older children's homework
Taking youngest children to local playgroups, singing and dancing sessions and trips to park, farms and museums.
Reason for Leaving: This was initially a permanent position based on the family moving from east dulwich to wrotham, Kent. Unfortunately the house sale fell through and I could not continue with the commute to and from London everyday.
Temporary Nanny June 2017- July 2017
Take lead charge of 2 girls aged 22 months and 4 years along with my 16 month old daughter, for a work from home mother for 4 days per week. My role was to undertake multifunctional tasks including:
• All nursery Duties including Daily cooking, light housekeeping, naps and scheduling.
• Providing children with social, emotional and developmental support
• Taking the eldest child to and from pre-school and all the children on outings.
• Providing and assisting children with a variety of age appropriate activities including craft, sensorial, baking, role play, den building and outdoor play.
• Assisting with the older child’s transition to infant school.
Day Nursery Nursery Assistant Nov 2011 – July 2016
• Assisted with the settling in of new children attending the setting, providing emotional support in addition to meeting developmental needs
• Carry out nursery duties as required including changing, meal times, potty training, weaning, naps etc.
• To uphold Montessori principles and practice at all times
• Work closely with the support of the Montessori teachers to implement Montessori through the EYFS
• To uphold the highest standard of Care and Education at all times
• To assist the Teachers in the planning and implementation of activities appropriate to the children’s needs and interests in order to enhance their experiences and enable them to reach their full potential
After School Club Manager November 2011 – July 2016
• Lead the day to day set-up, management and organisation of the After-School Club
• Lead Responsibility in all areas of First Aid, Health and Safety, Child Protection, Food hygiene, Behaviour Management, legal and Ofsted requirements and compliance.
• Provide line management to a team of play workers, directing the work of staff based at the Out of School Club, supervising their activities and inducting new staff members.
• Work with all staff to ensure and provide care, play opportunities and activities in a homely, nurturing, and safe environment, with regard to the individual development needs of up to 60 children per day ranging in age between 4 and 11 years.
• Lead and motivate a team of staff to deliver high quality creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment
• Liaise with the school where necessary with regard to the needs of the children who attend the club
• Liaise with parents and to encourage parental involvement and support of the After School Club
My Qualifications
OFSTED registered nanny
Childcare Qualifications
CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (QCF) – Early Learning and Child Pathway - November 2015
Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ) (QCF) - July 2012
Paediatric First Aid Certificate - expires February 2024
Level 2 Health & Safety in the work place - June 2020
Early Years Safe Guarding Module 1 – For the Designated Person - March 2020
Behaviour Management – April 2012
Equality & Diversity- Inclusive Practice – November 2020
Is Play a Risky Business – June 2015
Explaining the Montessori Approach – November 2015
Andy many other up to date industry certifications
educational Background
Weald of Kent Grammar School, 10 GCSE’s A-C including English, Maths and Science
Mid Kent College, Maidstone, BTEC ND Science (Sport)
My Availability
1 month notice
Up to 4 days per week.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 09/01/2024 |
My Fees
- Nannying from £19.00 per hour (gross)
£19
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 16/01/2024)
- Full CV (added 08/06/2021)
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