Maura

About Me

I am a 57 young at heart mother of 3, eldest being 29, middle 24, and youngest 16. My two eldest children both attended university, one graduated as a dancer the other studied photography, who also moved to Thailand to gain his Padi diving instructor qualification. My youngest is currently studying A level music and English, and has been playing saxophone and guitar from the age 11.
I left collage in 1985 having gained my nanny qualification, I was employed by a professional family for sole charge of their 6 month old daughter. I stayed with the family for approximately two years, then sadly moved away to get married. I still remain very close to the family, who made me their daughter’s legal guardian 15 years ago. I then joined another family in Oxfordshire, looking after their 1 year old daughter . I stayed with the family for 1 year who then sadly moved away from the area . I am slightly old school, it’s amazing what you can do with an old pair of socks , some buttons and wool. I would rather get out the crayons,pencils,glue,paper ,scissors and spend an afternoon getting creative ( telly and tablets are a treat ! )
I am a great believer in allowing children to play as much as possible as they learn and grow, in turn will help develop the skills needed later on in life. I did take a step back from nannying while my own children were growing up.
I am currently working on a working farm for adults with learning disabilities, special needs and autism. So I am capable of dealing with children that might have challenging behaviours. I run an arts and crafts class 3 times a week within the farm, so I am very creative. I also set up a reading library to encourage more reading. This I applied with my own children at every opportunity. I am also a huge advocate on reading, which again I consistently encouraged in my nanny posts and my own children, so enrolled every child in local libraries. I am a huge animal lover so will not be fazed by a family dog,cat,hamster.
I have recently learnt to horse ride, and try to ride at least three times a week. I feel happiest outside, walking , swimming (which i encourage at a very young age) and being active. I also cycle at least twice a week. I actively seek out clubs/activities,I have spent many hours throwing myself into a ball pit, sliding down slides, climbing rope ladders, singing and dancing to music appreciation. As the children got older it would be time spent waiting for clubs/classes to finish,ballet,gymnastics,kickboxing,karate,swimming lessons
I have taken a paediatric first aid course in March and currently hold an enhanced DBS check . I also have public nanny liability insurance cover.
I am extremely reliable, enthusiastic, versatile, adaptable, well driven, motivated ,professional, caring ,nurturing, fun, always learning and willing to have a go at anything at least once. I am now looking for my perfect family to hopefully make a difference and help their little ones grow into well rounded, happy ambitious young people. I am ever hopeful in finding my new family .