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A Atkins

Nanny in Chesham (also available for babysitting)

Usually responds within 24 hours

Female Member since Jun 2013 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login Jun 2024

My Summary

Part Time Nanny
Live Out Nanny
Full Driving Licence
DBS Check
After School Nanny
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
Evening Babysitter
Daytime Babysitter
Newborn Experience
Mothers Help
Emergency Babysitter
Nanny Share
Potty Trainer
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

* Not currently looking for work *

Hello, I'm Annabelle.

I am a qualified postnatal doula, nanny and baby and preschool swimming teacher. I studied Early Childhood Studies at University and after that fell into nannying which I did for 4 years. The ages that I looked after ranged from 5 months to 15. My last nannying job (before moving abroad) was sole charge for 3 years, and when I began the children were 5 months and 2.5 year respectively. I still hold some really strong relationships from these years.

Myself and my husband then moved to Singapore where I trained to be a swimming teacher and set up my own successful teaching business teaching from 6 months-adults. It was the dream until Covid hit!

We are now back home in Chesham, and I work for the South Bucks Swimkidz franchise where I teach babies from 12 weeks up to 8-year-olds. I have also recently trained to be a postnatal doula and have learnt a huge amount about newborns and their mothers/birthing people and families.

Research has shown that support and care for mothers can hugely improve your postnatal experience, including helping to achieve breastfeeding goals and having an impact on maternal emotional wellbeing. The early weeks are so critical and set the birthing person up for the rest of their journey. It is extremely important that your needs are met so that you can look after your baby the best that you can.

I am here to ‘mother’ you and help you to have an empowering and enjoyable fourth trimester and beyond with your new baby. Examples of how I can help you physically include breast or bottle feeding support, baby care, holding baby whilst you nap or wash, looking after older children, cooking you nutritious meals and more. I can also help you emotionally by simply sitting and having a cup or tea with you, or listening to your birth story. Informationally I can answer any of your questions to the best of my knowledge, and signpost you to further information sources, or services in the local area. I also offer night support, to ensure that you get that well-earned rest.

I have in-depth breastfeeding support training, normal infant sleep and safe infant sleep training, reflux training, twins training and introducing solids training.

I am first aid trained, DBS checked, hold a full driver's license and I'm fully insured.

Outside of work, my hobbies involve travelling, artistic swimming and yoga.

Please don't hesitate to get on touch for any postnatal doula or temporary nanny enquiries :)

Annabelle x

My Experience

Experience with newborns, babies, toddlers, children and teenagers, twins, and children and adults with SEN (Autism, Down Syndrome as well as extensive babysitting a teenager with a degenerative condition).

My Qualifications

- BSc in Early Childhood Studies & Education Studies (Canterbury Christ Church University)- 2014
- STA Level 2 Award in Swimming Teaching- 2018
- AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety- 2019
- AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and preschool Aquatics- 2019
- STA Level 2 Award in Baby and Pre-School Swimming- 2021
- Singapore Red Cross- CPR & AED Provider Course - Valid through January 2024.
- Postnatal Doula Initial Preparation Course- Younique Postnatal- November 2022-January 2023
- Normal Infant Sleep- Basis- March 2023
- SIDS and Sleep Safety- Basis- March 2023
- Twins and More workshop- Younique Postnatal- April 2023
- Understanding Newborns workshop- Younique Postnatal- May 2023
- Understanding Reflux workshop- Younique Postnatal- June 2023
- Sensational Solids workshop- Younique Postnatal- July 2023
- Intuitive Infant Feeding- Younique Postnatal- April- August 2023
- Lyndsey Hookway Holistic Sleep Coaching (mini) course- September 2023
- Child Matters Paediatric First Aid- September 2023

My Availability

Please contact me to find out more about my availability.

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Last Updated: 20/06/2024

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
  • Nannying from £16.00 per hour (gross)

Generally, my fees are between £16-20 per hour and reflect my experience and extensive training, but I am willing to be flexible. Please contact me to discuss your needs and the hours that you require.

My Documents

  • UK Passport (added 06/09/2023)
  • image/svg+xml UK Driving Licence (added 05/09/2023)

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