Charlie

My Summary

My Experience

Kindergarten Educator, Hove,
Young Friends Kindergarten - January 2024-March 2024.
- I recently moved to Brighton and have been working at a sustainable nature nursery that incorporates elements of forest schooling into their curriculum.
- I have been working across both rooms, adapting my approach to suit the needs of children from the ages of 8 months to 4 years old.
- I have refreshed my safeguarding training with Early Years Alliance and have been extending my knowledge of support plans for children with SEND, loose parts play and sustained shared thinking.

Ad-Hoc Nanny, London,
Various families - October 2023-December 2023.
- I enjoyed working with nanny families old and new, providing childcare on an ad hoc basis.
- Alongside job searching and moving
house, I completed some training in Mindfulness for Children and in Mental Health First Aid.

Playworker, Richmond,
Outdoor Owls Forest School Nursery - April 2023-October 2023.
- I cared for children ages 20 months to 5 years old in a completely outdoors nursery setting.
- I observed the interests and strengths of the children and responded with appropriate provocations inspired by the key areas of the EYFS. I also took care to observe children’s schemas and provide opportunities for them to explore these through play.
- I received training in the High Scope approach and used this to encourage the children to be active decision-makers and mediators.
- At times I would take on the role of ‘Food Lead’, which involved preparing and serving meals and snacks in line with food safety and hygiene standards and with knowledge of children with allergies.
- I would also assume a ‘Care Lead’ role, in which I would focus on nappies, toileting and ensuring that children were comfortable and dressed appropriately for the weather.
- I was in this position as bank staff and left when less shifts were available and I was planning a move to Brighton.

Part-time Nanny/ Mother's Help, Telegraph Hill, London,
The I Family - June 2022-January 2023.
- As a shared charge nanny, I collaboratively cared for a baby between the ages of 4 months and 1.
- My research into early years development inspired me to make and bring sensory objects for him to explore.
- I used baby massage theories to aid digestion and to help him to relax before naps.
- The position was a short-term contract as I was providing childcare before the baby went to nursery. I have continued to work for this family on an ad-hoc basis and since cared for the child on a sole charge basis.

Wedding Nanny, Weston Park, Shropshire, 
Freckles Childcare - May 2022.
- I formed a creche with another nanny and in tandem we cared for 6 children from aged 18 months old to 7 years old.
- We quickly formed bonds with the families attending the wedding and assessed what support we could offer.
- I used my knowledge and training to safely explore the grounds with the children, allowing them to have the opportunity to climb trees with the appropriate level of supervision.

Ad-hoc Nanny & Babysitter, Rotherhithe, London,
The R Family - October 2021-September 2022.
- I cared for their child between the ages of 3 and 4 on a sole charge basis.
- The parents shared that their child took some time adjusting to new people, so we slowly built up a trusting relationship via his passion for trains, incorporating train play into our routines. I learned about the routines that worked best for their child and found a way to organically implement these in my time with him.

Part-time Nanny, Peckham, London,
The HG Family - May 2021–August 2021.
- I cared for their baby on both a shared and sole charge basis between the ages of 5 months old to 9 months old.
- The family followed the ‘The Wonder Weeks’ app, which inspired me to research more about the developmental ‘leaps’ that babies experience.
- This was a temporary position during the summer holidays in between years of university.

After-school Nanny, Brockley, London,
The M Family - July 2020-April 2021.
- I had sole care of three children aged 2, 5 and 7.
- During the pandemic I assisted with home schooling. I brought a playful approach to learning phonics and used trips to the local park as a way to learn about maths and the world around them - observing nature and engaging them with treasure hunts. I created a warm and non-judgemental atmosphere for them to practise reading.
- I adapted topics from my design degree to be taught to the children in home-school art lessons. We discussed art movements and experimented with creating art from memory and sensory experiences. We used art and play to discuss some of the challenging emotions that they had in response to the lockdowns.
- This position was largely during the lockdowns and came to an end when I was able to return to university.

Children's Workshop Assistant, New Malden, London,
Busy Lizzy Arts & Crafts - September-June 2016.
- I assisted Lee Gordon in delivering her creative and inspiring workshops in an after-school club and at parties. It was an important time in making me the creative educator that I am today.
- We facilitated sessions in clay modelling, ceramic painting and wire sculptures, but Lee would also encourage children to work in an interdisciplinary way.

VOLUNTEERING

Children's Workshop Assistant, Leeds,
Leeds Film City - April 2018.
- I taught 3-7 year olds how to make stop-motion animations using clay and Lego.

Workshop Assistant, Orpington, London,
Crofton Roman Villa - June 2016 - August 2016.
- I delivered educational workshops to school children using the archaeological artefacts at the villa and through mosaic-making and collage.

My Qualifications

I have:
- An Enhanced DBs on the update service.
- Public liability insurance with Morton Michel.
- Policies and procedures informed by the EYFS framework and Ofsted.

In-person training:
- Outdoor Owls inset day - including sessions in Personal Social Emotional Development, first aid and allergy training to refresh my previous knowledge.
- Paediatric First Aid (including CPR), London School of Childcare Studies, August 2022. This is an Ofqual recognised qualification that meets the requirements for Ofsted registration on the Voluntary Register for nannies.
- Baby Massage, London School of Childcare Studies, November 2022.

Online training:
- Common Core of Skills and Knowledge, Virtual College, December 2023.
- Mental Health First Aid, UNISON College, December 2023.
- Holistic Health Practitioner, UNISON College, December 2023.
- Safe Sleeping, NoodleNow, June 2023.
- Manual Handling for Childcare Professionals, NoodleNow, June 2023.
- Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2, NoodleNow, April 2023.
- Safeguarding Level 2, NoodleNow, April 2023.
- 6-hour Paediatric First Aid (including common childhood illnesses), Riverside Training, April 2022.

My Availability

I am currently available for evening babysitting in and around Brighton.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
• Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)

My babysitting rate is £12/hour gross or £14/hour for every hour after 11pm.

I may have some availability for providing ad-hoc childcare at a concessionary rate for families with low income. Please do enquire :)