Cheryl
Nanny in Elmbridge (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jul 2020 Last Updated Mar 2023 Last Login Dec 2023
My Summary
About Me
I am a Mum of two older teenagers
After training to be a Nurse, I joined British Airways and worked for them for 30 years travelling the world.
Throughout my time with BA I was part of a team who set up a children’s charity collecting secondhand clothes and shoes along with medication collected from Chemists taking them to India and Africa where Nuns ran children’s orphanages.
We would join the Nuns Once a month with supporting then in teaching the children nursery rhymes, how to draw and spell, along with Basic arithmetic, and lots of Dancing, along with rocking the orphaned babies left by their Mums who died at childbirth with Aids.
It was from having this Very humbling experience that I wanted to include in my career, working and supporting other children in the UK.
I was lucky enough to be chosen to work for a children's charity called bibic working alongside therapists supporting children and their families living with brain injuries. I learnt how to support children and their families with “tools” to live as normal life as they could, with their brain injury, Through therapeutic work. I was the fundraising manager.
It was after my own children left school, I decided to return to working with children as a Nanny. I had a lot of experience and wanted to share this with other parents.
I am very out doorsy” love animals and not afraid of all weathers that’s what welly boots are for !
I am very patient and never give up trying especially when it comes to potty training or homework! I am very creative and enjoy cooking.
I have had the pleasure of looking after quite a few children, and am still in contact with them all. I often open my door to Little homemade gifts or cards from the children I’ve looked after.
My Experience
Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities and outdoor play.
Dressed children changed nappies
Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout day.
Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programmes to promote positive behaviour.
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviours of each child.
Kept areas clean, organised and stocked, and sanitised surfaces and toys
Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, promoted discussions based on content.
Encouraged language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimise time away from children, including updating attendance and requesting new supplies.
Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents Mum in particular as on Maternity leave worked alongside and supported her and the children with her time alone with both children separately negotiated time and outings together and separately
Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimise types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.
Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviours in children.
Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Taught children safe behaviour for crossing streets and avoiding contact with unsafe objects
Taught how to scoot balance and swim integrate with other children socialisation skills-sharing communicating manners
Planned and cooked meals for all the family introducing new foods age appropriate
My Qualifications
Educated up to A level
Qualified Nurse state registered
Corporate fundraiser wildlife charity
Fundraising Manager for children’s charity
Mother Of two son and daughter home tutored my daughter through her GCSE years both children off to Uni
Have been Nannying child caring for over 6 years
My Availability
Monday and Fridays all day
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 15/03/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
- Nannying from £16.00 per hour (net)
£16 an hour net
My Documents
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