Holly G

My Summary

My Experience

Full-time live-in Nanny/Housekeeper to 2 children (aged 13 & 9) in Balham November 2020 to October 2022

Duties and responsibilities:

Being a live-in nanny meant that I would be on constant duty and tend to their needs at all times.

I would always provide regular updates to the parents on the children’s progress at school and general wellbeing and would raise any urgent concerns immediately. The 13-year-old girl who I cared for has autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia so I would constantly monitor her making sure her learning and wellbeing was being attended to at all times. This meant I had to always be aware of the children making sure they are maintaining a good relationship with each other and making sure my attention was going to both children.

Whenever I was needed to collect both children from school/after school clubs I would do so either by driving my own car or on public transport. I would also attend birthday parties, sports days, prize ceremonies at their schools and travel to watch performances they participated in which meant the children felt I was always there to support them and be proud of their achievements.

I made sure the girls health and well-being were being closely looked after. Whenever needed to I would regularly book and take them to doctors, dentist and optician appointments.

Every couple of days I would make sure to keep children’s rooms’ clean and tidy, including children’s bathroom, kitchen, playroom and living areas. This also meant I would wash any linen and regularly wash and change towels. The children's bedrooms and playroom would need a clear out once they had outgrown clothes or toys. I would take on wardrobe management to maintain organisation for the children.

Every day I would prepare wholesome, balanced meals for the children and for the parents for 2 nights a week where needed, including fresh fruit and vegetables provided to the children on a daily basis. I enjoy cooking and have learnt many skills along the way including how to prepare meals for the whole family.

With one child doing her GCSE’S and the other studying for her 11+, I made sure both girls stayed on track with their homework ensuring structure and completion of children's homework on all evenings worked.

Whilst children went to school I would focus also on washing, folding and putting away of children's clothes and uniforms. When the girls outgrown their uniforms, I would make sure they had whatever they needed with labels.

I think it is important children spend time with their friends maintaining those friendships therefore I would schedule play dates allowing the girls when deserving and as a reward for good behaviour to have sleepovers etc. I am a very fun and active person so I found joy in taking the girls to activities for example to the park, museums, go ape and other outdoor activities. On times where we would we stay at home I would make up activities that involve crafts, baking and more.

I would often minimise their screen time undertaking appropriate educational and creative activities with the children.

For one night a week I would babysit whilst the parents went out meaning putting the girls to bed. I was always flexible to do more babysitting if I needed to and sometimes even on weekends.

The parents needed me to run errands such as dry cleaning, going to the chemist, grocery shopping and just general day to day purchases. I would check and purchase groceries and household supplies to maintain adequate levels.

The family had a dog that was under my constant care. Every day I took him for an hour walk whilst making sure he is healthy, feeding him and occasionally taking him to the vets if necessary.

I had a very good relationship with the family and they trusted me enough to look after their house whilst they went away on holidays, trips etc whilst remaining confidentiality at all times for anything during the job.

As a full-time live-in nanny, I wanted to make sure I understood the girls therefore, I would take time to educate myself on the development of the children as they grew. One child was going through the transition from primary school to secondary school and the other becoming a teenager meant that I would constantly adapt to new behaviour and change in their lives. I made sure to support them and make sure they were happy.

Learning Support Assistant
Elmwood Junior School
September 2019 to May 2020
Duties and responsibilities:
• Helping to plan lessons and prepare resources
• Marking pupil's books & tests
• Running after school art club
• Training and then teaching speech and language therapy for those children who need it, also through practising Toe By
Toe (Synthetic Phonics)
• Helping with pupils' learning and development, e.g. assisting those who are struggling, listening to pupils read, helping
with number work etc
• Supervising pupils in the playground, dining hall, cloakrooms and in class
• Keeping records of each pupil's progress
• Helping children prepare for PE
• Assisting with their health and hygiene
• Comforting and supporting children who are unhappy or upset.
• Help children who struggle to have difficulty understanding literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Build up positive relationships with pupils
• Understand how children develop, think and learn
• Be able to manage groups of children

Nanny/Housekeeper to 3 children (aged: 3, 7 & 9) Hammersmith and Fulham September 2018 to July 2019
Duties and responsibilities:
I gave constant supervision to the children at all times. This meant making sure they were safe and doing suitable and sensible activities.
As well as looking after the children, I made sure the house was kept clean for the family. I would put the children's uniforms in the wash, I made sure the washing up was done, cleaned surfaces and other basic cleaning jobs.
I engaged with the children in every aspect. If the children needed my help with something in learning or to play an activity.
I made sure I knew what was happening in terms of plans with other parents or knowing what time their out of school activities are. Meaning I would liaise with people to make sure the parents would know there was an organised routine in place.
I would pick up the 3 children from nursery and school and bring them back to the house.
If the children had any out of school activities e.g. art class, friend's houses, karate, swimming, football I would then take them to and from making sure that they are all set for what type of activity it is, for example packing football or swimming kits.
When I would bring the children home from school, I would prepare them a meal before then cooking a nutritious dinner.
Often, I would offer to help with their homework. I encouraged the children to try to do things without my help however if they really needed it, I would always be there to lend a helping hand.
The nightly routine of bedtime consisted of bathing the children, making sure they brushed their teeth (with the youngest id help her to do things like this), reading them a story with a milk drink and making sure they had everything ready for the following day.

Nanny/Housekeeper
Hammersmith and Fulham
January 2018 to June 2019
Duties and responsibilities:
• Supervising children at all times
• Engaging children in learning and play activities
• School pickups and dropping home
• Taking children to out of school activities e.g. art class, friend's houses, karate, swimming, football
• Preparing and cooking dinner
• Helping with homework and tutoring
• Nightly routine of bedtime
• Flexible hours when required


Nursery Assistant
Brindswell Well Day Nursery
August 2016 to December 2016
Duties and responsibilities:
• Supervising children play time
• Engaging children in learning and pay activities
• Keeping and updating records
• Working with team members
• Maintaining a high standard or operation
• Attending staff meetings

My Qualifications

Shirley High School- 8 GCSES including B in English and C in maths.

Shirley High Performing Arts Sixth Form- Triple distinction star D*D*D* in performing arts.

Identity School Of Acting (2016-2017)

Roehampton University (Currently)- BA Hons undergraduate Drama Degree

My Availability

My Fees

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