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Fernanda

Babysitter in Southampton

5 stars

Usually responds within 12 hours

Female Member since Jan 2019 Last Updated May 2023 Last Login May 2023

My Summary

DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
Evening Babysitter
Childcare Qualifications
Emergency Babysitter

About Me

Hi!

My name is Fernanda and I'm 32 years old.

I hold a masters degree in Educational Psychology and a teaching degree. I have an enhanced DBS certificate to work with children and schools and I am registered as a Graduate Member of the BPS - British Psychological Society (MBPsS 491863). I have also attended Team Teach and Safeguarding training in the U.K.

I have been working with children and Special Educational Needs for more than 6 years, both in England and in Brazil. Before moving to Brighton, I was living in Winchester and working in Osborne School, and before that I also worked in Nurseries around Hampshire area. I worked as an INA at St. Luke’s Primary School for a year and also as a babysitter in Brighton since February and can provide references from the families I worked for.

I’m currently a doctorate student, training to become an Educational Psychologist (University of Southampton).

What I can help with:

- Emergency babysitting
- SEN support;
- Communication skills and PECS;
- Reading and writing;
- Phonics;
- Playing skills;
- Home and Families Advisory;
- Tackling challenging behaviour.

Furthermore, I am a very enthusiastic and fun person with a lot of energy, and prepared to make the most of the day with the children I work with!

HOURLY RATE:
- £15 - 1-2 children
- £18 - 3 children

Feel free to contact me for more information about my availability.

** I do not drive, so unfortunately I cannot offer pick up and drop off if that requires driving.

My Experience

I have worked as a Learning Support Assistant in Winchester and in Nurseries around Hampshire area. Before that I was working in mainstreams schools giving 1:1 support to pupils with special educational needs. I have also worked as a Child Psychologist in Brazil for 3 years.
I was working as an INA at St. Luke’s Primary School, in Brighton, and in September 2021, I have started a doctorate in Educational Psychology in Southampton.

My Qualifications

Trainee Dr. in Educational Psychologist since September 2021.

NARIC Statement of Comparability:
- Master's degree in Educational and Human Development Psychology.
- Bachelor degree in Psychology.
- Teaching Degree (Psychology)
- Researcher degree.

Trainings:
- PECS training.
- Team Teach.
- Shallow water training for teachers.

My Availability

Currently, I am only available for emergency babysitting.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning no no no no no no no
Afternoon no no no no no no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening yes yes yes yes yes no no
Overnight yes yes yes yes yes no no
Last Updated: 30/05/2023

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £15.00 per hour

- £15 - 1-2 children
- £18 - 3 children

My Local Schools

My Documents

  • Training Certificate: PECS Level 1 (added 28/02/2021)
  • Training Certificate: Team-Teach (added 20/01/2019)
  • DBS Check (added 11/06/2020)
  • Reference: Reference Letter (added 20/01/2019)
  • Reference: Reference Letter (added 20/01/2019)
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Reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Fernanda. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.

We love Fernanda, any family would be lucky to have her. She is amazing with the kids and always came prepared with fun activities for them. She is organized, punctual, responsible, warm, and extremely knowledgeable about children. We will miss her!!

  • 5 stars Overall
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  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Georgina Georgina about Avatar for Fernanda Fernanda on 31/07/2021

Fernanda is amazing
She is dedicated, trustworthy, committed (never let us down), very skilled and knowledgeable and a pleasure to have around
My kids adore her

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Annabel Annabel about Avatar for Fernanda Fernanda on 25/05/2021

Fernanda looked after my three children aged between 5 and 14, both after school, and then during the holidays for the whole day. She was always on time, had no days off sick, and was unfailingly positive, professional and enthusiastic.
I would recommend her wholeheartedly.
She related to all the children individually despite the range in ages, and they loved her.
Highlights for us were Nanda searching out new activities for every visit such as doodling books and colouring, making Brazilian cakes for the children’s birthday and me returning from work to find them all learning how to cartwheel!
We would still have her working for us if it weren’t for a change in circumstances with jobs and schools.
Happy to recommend without hesitation

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for cylconeb cylconeb about Avatar for Fernanda Fernanda on 02/09/2020

Fernanda was a fantastic nanny to my two boys aged 5 and 3. They absolutely loved her. She was so playful and fun, yet professional and patient at the same time. She is clearly a childcare professional and a cut above many of childcare experiences I have had. She was always on time and conscientious about her work. My little one sometimes had difficult moods and she handled them so well - she was patient and caring but without giving in. Also, she helped my older one with his reading as he was a little behind at school which made a real difference. I also left her alone overnight with them when I needed to travel for work - I completely trusted her. I cannot recommend Fernanda enough. In fact, I wish she had not moved away!

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Jesto Jesto about Avatar for Fernanda Fernanda on 16/10/2019

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