Megan

My Summary

My Experience

I have ample experience in babysitting and private nannying for numerous different families, I am thoroughly aware of the roles and responsibilities expected of a childcare provider. Outside of my term-time academic studies, I have been employed long-term as a holiday nanny for numerous families during which I have taken on sole care of children ageing from birth to late childhood. This role involved me planning the daily itineraries while balancing essential duties including laundry, preparing meals, homework aid and ensuring cleanliness of children's rooms. Taking on sole charge of sibling groups has allowed me to support a range of developmental milestones and thus, adapt routines to suit the needs of all family members. In applying my theoretical knowledge of childhood development, I facilitate educational activities and interventions which target specific areas of learning and development agains't educational curriculums. I have a passion for arts and crafts and I will find a way to incorporate chalk, crayons and paint into any activity!! Being situated in the Pembrokeshire countryside and having a full driving license has allowed me to plan and facilitate engaging outdoor experiences for the children in my care to ensure each day is an exciting adventure! Alongside my academic studies, I have been a regular babysitter for additional families whenever required. These roles bring me complete joy and truly highlight the brilliant world of childhood!

I have recently finished a 6-month long weekly role as a support volunteer for a bereavement charity in Plymouth working with children, young people, and families. During weekly sessions, I was based in the children's group and support the participants (typically aged 5-11) in their discussions of difficult feelings, emotions and behaviours relating to their personal challenges of loosing a family member; acting as a friend, guider, and listener. This role requires an approachable, child-friendly charisma while also necessitating a professional and serious manner to reflect the sensitive challenges being explored. Working in partnership with parents, carers and wider family units is a fundamental element of my practice!

During my undergraduate degree, I undertook a 6-month long weekly role as a student teacher and classroom assistant within an Early Years (reception) classroom and in an independent private nursery. I worked as a 1:1 support for reading, numeracy and phonics to help to identify specific areas of learning and developing and continuing to support the attainment of these key skills, developing a thorough knowledge of and competency with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

I have also held both a volunteer and employed role as an Activity Support Worker for children with ALN/disabilities. This provided me with a great understanding of working with children and young people with disabilities and how to best support their individual needs, along with practical skills of planning and running activities.

My Qualifications

First Class degree in BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
Distinction MA Environmental Humanities (Masters degree)
[GCSEs: 3A*, 6A, 2B]
[A-Levels: A* A B]

I have also completed the following online courses to further develop my knowledge of childhood, education and childcare, most of which are CPD (Continued Professional Development):

- Resettlement and Migration with United Nations
- Secondary and Vicarious Trauma
- Child Protection Advanced (Educare/TES)
- Being Safe: Effective First Aid Management in your Setting (Educare/TES)
- Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings (Educare/TES)
- Understanding Children's Rights (Educare/TES)
- Sustained Shared thinking in the Early Years (Educare/TES)
- The PREVENT Duty in an Early Years Environment (Educare/TES)
- Concussion Awareness (Educare/TES)
- NSPCC Child Protection in Schools (NSPCC Learning)
- Internet Safety Training (High Speed Training)
- Children's Mental Health and Well-being Training (High Speed Training)
- An Introduction to Teaching Phonics (Prospero Teaching)
- Safeguarding from Devon Trust (Level 2) (VOYC Devon)
- Online Short Courses: Food Safety
- Girlguiding Young Leader Qualification
- Currently completing Level 1 Forest School Training
- Valid Enhanced DBS certificates

My Availability

Please feel free to send me a message to discuss availability around your specific needs!

My Fees

• Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
• Nannying from £10.00 per hour (gross)

Feel free to contact for more information :)